440 Old Emerald Road, Monbulk VIC 3793

Ideally positioned on approximately 30 acres of both sublime native forest and cleared landscaped gardens; this expansive 4 bedroom 2 bathroom double garage brick house together with three cottages provides the perfect backdrop for idyllic rural living and bed and breakfast income.

From the moment you enter the main residence via the leadlight featured front door at the top of the circular driveway you will marvel at its sense of light and space.

To the left of the open entrance hall lies the extensive living and casual dining area, which includes a built in bar with direct access onto a covered outdoor entertaining terrace. Gaze over the in ground pool (with water feature) to take in the serene bush setting and just beyond, the Dandenong Ranges through the amazing surrounding oversized frameless windows. This spectacular view continues in the adjoining kitchen which has been masterfully updated to include extensive caesar stone bench tops (including an island bench which doubles as a huge breakfast bar), plenty of storage cupboards and a 1100 mm Falcon oven, stove and range hood. An adjoining laundry (also with updated caesar stone bench tops), powder room and storage room and internal access to the double car garage follows. An enormous rumpus/games room/gym/office is the finishing touch to this wing; entry being either from the garage or via a direct, pergola covered sliding door patio entrance directly from one of the numerous landscaped gardens surrounding the house.

A huge formal dining room is but just the start of the second wing. The main bedroom also enjoys the same rural panorama of the living area through the same oversized frameless windows followed by a generously sized ensuite (with spa bath) and walk in wardrobe/dressing room - the dimensions of which needs to be seen to be believed. An underground cellar is accessible via this room. The main bathroom (also with bath) and 2 double and 1 single bedrooms (with built in or walk in robes) complete the central home, truly the heart of this sprawling acreage.

Other key features include a HRV clean air system, floorboards, av wiring, hydronic heating (mains gas & water), split system air-conditioning, built in cabinetry, Bose surround sound system, feature brick fireplaces and back to base security system (entire property).

Choose to enjoy the peaceful surroundings, walking tracks and beautiful birds yourself or share it with paying guests by renting out some or all of the truly private and fully self contained cottages; ideally positioned on the edge of the property's treetop nirvana where giant gums and ferns abound. All cottages include a log fireplace, luxury spa bath, kitchenette and split system air-conditioning and have been well maintained. An additional dwelling (originally the property's stables but converted into a living space with bathroom), is in the same vicinity and has the potential for renovation into a granny flat, guesthouse, office or even a fourth B & B cottage(STCA).

With existing undercover parking for all guests and a separate reception building, this B&B business is ready to be taken to the next level. There are many guests who over the years have returned time and time again to this special sanctuary, all within an easy 1-hour drive from central Melbourne via the Monash Freeway and Wellington Road.