**ACCESS FROM THE CRESCENT, SASSAFRAS OR LENNOX GROVE VIA MT DANDENONG TOURIST ROAD** Note: Limited Parking on site.
This storybook family home set on half an acre of breathtaking gardens of rhododendrons, camellias, Japanese maples and giant ferns is peacefully ensconced to embrace the very best of life in the stunning Dandenong Ranges. Circa 1940s - “Lankunyah” combines the grace and style of yesteryear with all the comforts of modern living offering a unique lifestyle opportunity for a family looking for the ultimate tree change and the possibility to become self-sufficient. Lovingly maintained, the home showcases heart-warming windows of leadlight bluebirds, soaring panelled ceilings and decorative cornices, expanses of colonial windows and French doors and exquisite freshly polished hardwood floors to create spaces you’ll love coming home to.
The skylit lounge is sublime with a hills essential toasty wood fire adding allure, while the timber kitchen bathed in morning sun is fitted with intuitive Smeg dishwasher, pressed metal splashback and induction stove. A perfect kitchen for creating and gathering it will inspire family meals and entertaining around a large dining table before opening the French doors and spilling out to the alfresco zone where dessert can be served. Alternatively, if you’ve over-indulged you can curl up in the snug with your favourite book and appreciate the lush vistas that encase every room in the house.
With bedrooms on both storeys, families won't step on each other's toes, highlighted by two spacious bedrooms downstairs with the master retreat benefiting from an ensuite and triple robes with a serene and restful garden backdrop whilst a modern family bathroom and powder room service the minor bedrooms. Upstairs is gifted with two additional bedrooms under sloping timber ceilings – perfect for rousing creativity or simply daydreaming.
An enchanting wonderland, the magical outdoor spaces begin with the magnificent, covered deck with built-in barbeque that flows from the living room. This shady spot is your little slice of heaven where you can enjoy long lunches with friends, dine alfresco or simply soak up the sounds of the resident kookaburras cackling a melody in the background. The grounds themselves need to be seen to be appreciated but noteworthy are the spacious flat lawn areas which are a rare find in this dreamy location. Set up the trampoline, kick a ball or enjoy a spot of yoga or meditation at sunrise. Stone pathways weave in and out of the verdant gardens with the terraced grounds dotted with alcoves to retreat to with a morning brew and lush nooks to nurture and potter among the silver birch and magnolias.
The fully-fenced home further benefits from a 6.6kW solar system with optimizers across all panels which produces electricity even on the dullest days. There is also a rainwater tank with pump attached to a German filtration system which pumps crystal clean water back to the house, under roof storage room, under house storage, security system, reverse-cycle split-system air conditioning, hydronic heating in bedrooms, garden shed/workshop, double carport and ample off-street parking. For those who want to work from home, the property is also NBN ready.
With easy access to Sassafras and Olinda townships, local bus routes, and local schools including Sassafras Primary, this is a rare opportunity to own your very own hills haven. Don’t delay. Enquire today.
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