1 Wallaby Avenue, Sassafras VIC 3787

To quote the original 1925 advertisement Chislehurst is a magnificently constructed Baltic Timber Country Residence, replete with every possible appointment of a country home including a garden that is planted with valuable shrubs and perfectly laid-out, with rock-built paths, which gradually rise to the beautiful look-out veranda with magnificent stone pillars, from which panoramic views, north, east, and south, can be obtained.

Having had only three owners in its 90 year history, the opportunity once again exists to purchase this very special part of Hills history, privately located within a very short walking distance to all that the bustling village of Sassafras has to offer.

Designed and constructed under the supervision of noted architect Charles Heath, the interior of the double storey home abounds with all of the character detailing you would expect such as soaring ceilings, stone fireplace, decorative cornices and stunning original leadlight sash windows, panelled doors and polished floors. Formal and informal dining areas, large country style kitchen with bespoke Silky Oak cabinetry and central granite benchtop, sympathetically updated to suit the demands of a modern family.

Each of the two floors accommodate a family bathroom. One is adjacent to the Master Bedroom which also includes BIRs and seating in the bay window, framing the garden - a private and restful room. An original claw foot bath sits in the upper level bathroom off a retreat, with two further bedrooms elegantly decorated and perfectly set up for children! A substantial living room or fourth bedroom captures the sun at the top of the stairs.

Access to the glorious gardens is provided by the wide front veranda that leads off the ground floor living and once outside you will be enthralled by almost three-quarters of an acre, accommodating a garage, shed, private studio, hot house, workshop and storage, a substantial vegetable plot and abundant fruit trees; plus a wonderful garden gazebo for outdoor entertaining, adjacent to the flat lawn area.

Chislehurst is simply stunning and viewing spots along the meandering pathways reveal glimpses of careful design and the respect the owners have shown over her history. Properties of this stature and quality are rarely offered to the market. Your immediate attention is recommended.


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