31 Forest Street, Yarra Glen, Vic 3775
Sold: $686,000 (05-22-2017)- hotel 3
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Here is a rare opportunity to purchase your ideal home. Infusing the surrounding tranquillity and amazing appeal in enviable Yarra Glen, this magnificent property is perfectly positioned for an easy living lifestyle. Located within the heart of the Yarra Valley and some of the best wineries in Victoria, it is an easy stroll to an array of popular cafes, specialty shops and schools with the local primary school just at the end of the street and only an hour to Melbourne CBD or Melbourne Airport.
With southern facing aspect, this gorgeous 3 bedroom weatherboard home is nestled within a quiet street on just over 1000m2 (approx.) and offers incredibly low maintenance gardens. From the high picket fence, you make your way to the house through the low hedge lined pathway to the covered verandah and sitting area where your eyes are drawn to the ornate leadlight window and door. Stepping into the hallway, solid wooden floorboards run the full length of the house and opens up to a magnificent open plan kitchen, dining and living area that occupies the full width of the home with welcoming open fireplace.
In addition to the open fireplace in the living area, you can keep the temperature regulated all year round with Brivis ducted heating for the winter months and ducted evaporative cooling supplemented by a Daikin RC air-conditioner.
For those that love to entertain, the kitchen incorporates solid wood benchtops with plenty of storage, walk in pantry, Simpson dishwasher and quality Italian made Emilia oven and cooktop that is large enough to cook the entire family banquet all at once, and connects seamlessly to the outdoor covered afresco area.
Accommodating the family comfortably are three generous bedrooms all carpeted and with built in robes, the master further featuring ensuite and walk in robe. A standalone study, home office or possible 4th bedroom is located at the front of the house. The light and bright family bathroom includes bath, shower and vanity with separate toilet.
A considerable-sized laundry with access to outside, and an abundance of storage with large linen closet, store room and attic storage accessible with a convenient drop-down ladder offers lots of options.
Outside, little or no maintenance is required in this good-sized backyard. Tall hedges on the eastern side provide plenty of privacy, while the Dwarf Ficiolio gum flourishes in the summer months in brilliant orange and red blooms and the Mandarin tree is prolific in winter. There is plenty of shedding and even a veggie patch and chicken coup with run.
With secure double carport with electric doors, the addition of solar panels and convenience of all amenities, this charming home is in a much sort after area, and is ideal for those that are ready to move in and enjoy.
This house is sure to sell quickly, so make the time to inspect and make it yours today.