55 English Street, Seville VIC 3139

Distinguished by the character and charm of a bygone era, this timeless three bedroom residence built in the 1920's, offers an elegant country lifestyle on over an acre of exquisite gardens. Beautifully cared for and thoughtfully updated with the lightest of touches, the property pairs period grace with modern comfort, presenting a rare opportunity that includes a fully self-contained one-bedroom cottage - ideal for guests, multi-generational living or B&B income along with subdivision potential (STCA).

A home of true refinement, its enchanting façade with wraparound veranda and English garden hints at the beauty within. Soaring ceilings, leadlight windows, rich timber panelling, original floorboards and open fireplaces evoke timeless elegance, while French doors from the formal dining room open to the veranda overlooking the garden, for graceful indoor-outdoor entertaining.

The country-style kitchen captures magnificent, treed views to the Dandenong Ranges and features a working wood stove alongside Bosch induction cooktop and self-cleaning oven, dishwasher, abundant storage and space for relaxed family dining. A delightful character rich sanctuary, the lounge room, focused on a fireplace with wood heater, is wrapped in the warmth of original timber panelling.

Exquisite period detail continues throughout, from intricate fireplace surrounds and craftsman built cabinetry to delightful touches including a slender door leading from the master bedroom, complete with walk-in robe and ensuite, directly to the veranda. Two additional bedrooms share a family bathroom, while the private one-bedroom cottage in the garden offers kitchen, bathroom and deck overlooking a thriving vegetable patch.

Surrounded by a picturesque garden paradise of fruit and nut trees, spring bulbs, roses, heritage plantings and grand established trees, the home has been reroofed and also features a heated inground pool, 28 solar panels and 8.5kW inverter feeding back to the grid generating credits, 6.5kW generator ensuring continuous power to the house, cottage and shedding for six vehicles including 6m x 9m shed with workbench and storage shelves, chook run, 40 000lt water tanks with automatic electric pumps and tack room, round yard and loose box for horse enthusiasts. Comforts include ducted vacuum, efficient ducted gas heating, coonara in the lounge room, split systems throughout and under house storage room.

Set within walking distance of Seville Primary School and Seville township supermarkets and amenities, with the Warburton Trail and Seville Pony Club nearby and public transport to Lilydale station, this remarkable lifestyle property perfectly balances history, heart and opportunity - complete with subdivision potential (STCA).