40 Ridge Road, Mount Dandenong VIC 3767

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This endearing weatherboard circa 1940 is a haven of peace against a majestic backdrop of towering gums that forms part of The Dandenong Ranges National Park. Originally an artist’s retreat based on its inspiring locale and used as the country escape in an Australian film set, the delightfully nurturing home offers a magical place to raise a family where character is a constant and convenience is at your doorstep.

Adored and admired by the current owners since the 70s where their hills escape allowed them to leave the hustle and bustle in the city and treasure the tranquillity of the hills, this wonderfully welcoming home oozes fun, love and celebration and whilst it is perfectly comfortable as is – there is scope to further improve which could include expanding up or further (STCA) onto its lavish surrounds. Ideally placed on the tiered 2546m2 allotment with the Trigg Track at the back gate, the humble footprint is bathed in natural beauty with glorious grounds that afford the twinkling of urban lights as the sun sets, abundant wildlife, flat lawn spaces and gardens that are awash with European classics including Copper beech trees, azaleas, rhododendrons and hydrangeas. With the bus stop nearby for convenience, the indelibly charming home is also walking distance to Mount Dandenong Primary School, Mount Dandenong Pre-School, Sky High and Destiny Point Café for your morning brew and just a 5-minute drive from the village.

Talking Points:
•Freshly stained Tasmanian Oak and Jarrah floors and new carpet in the bedrooms
•Generous lounge/dining with big sash windows ensuring there’s a soothing garden view at every turn
•Plenty of space for a long communal table to host family feasts and celebrations (imagine Christmas here before walking down Falls Road to the carols at the old stone church).
•Preparing meals in the well-equipped skylit kitchen with a brand-new dishwasher
•Second living area running the length of the rear of the house with space for a retreat or a home office.
•Three bedrooms (two with custom fitted robes) and a family bathroom tucked away in a quiet zone.
•In winter soak up the unique atmosphere as smoke from the wood fires billows through the crisp mountainous air.
•Enjoy an after-dinner stroll through the forest along the Trigg Track to the spectacular Sky High or further to the “locals only” lookout where you can see the city and the sea.
•In the warmer months enjoy alfresco dining on the paved terrace or simply relax in a slung hammock and keep an eye out for the resident peacocks.
•Soak up the sounds of nature as the children choose their own adventure meandering among the hidden paths and secret nooks or roll out the bocce on the flat lawn which is also a fabulous place to entertain.
•The many additional features include off-street parking for multiple vehicles/boats/caravans in the long driveway, double carport, ducted heating, split system air-conditioning and a huge under house storage area which could be converted to a host of options depending on your lifestyle needs.

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