433 Sheffield Road, Montrose, Vic 3765

Just a short stroll from the sleepy hamlet of Montrose nestled at the foot of the Dandenongs and close to national parkland, this striking and artistically-enhanced family home is set on generous 1/2 acre of north-facing rear gardens and capped off by panoramic views from a spacious and sunny deck that takes in sunset views and the night lights of Lilydale.

Created from a modest original dwelling and renovated and extended by the current owners to maximise the hill-hugging setting and far-reaching views, highlights include a 1st floor parent's domain with spacious lounge and study area, adjacent bedroom opening to a north-facing deck and generous ensuite with an open shower and double vanities, a versatile chalet-style garden lodge with timber-lined living room with a wood heater and mezzanine level accommodation with an ensuite that is ideal for guests - paying or gratis - teenagers or in-laws and a massive workshop with water and power connected that has unlimited potential.

Comprising a choice of flow-through ground floor living spaces including a timber-lined sitting room, a large separate sunroom, 4th bedroom or home office, new and spacious Euro laundry, a renovated timber kitchen with granite and steel finishes, adjacent casual dining area opening to a massive cantilevered deck and a ground floor bedroom next to a renovated bathroom with a bath. Timber open-tread stairs lead to the upstairs parents' retreat which is fitted with Shoji-screened storage and extensive robes..

Featuring hydronic heating, first floor evaporative cooling and ground floor air conditioner, ceiling fans, double glazing, ironwood parquetry flooring, multiple carports, sculptural steel and glass sliding doors, Shoji screen doors, external zinc cladding, underhouse storage with power and water, water tanks, vegetable gardens, established fruit and specimen trees and electric driveway gates.

Metres from buses to Croydon Station and a short drive to primary schools and secondary colleges, this home has a peaceful, private and leafy setting that could be ideal for buyers seeking semi-rural tranquillity with flexible accommodation and workspace options on a manageable allotment with scope to create their own garden wonderland and apply their own decorating stamp.

* Extensively renovated and extended with artistic flair
* Versatile accommodation including a garden studio and workshop
* Metres to national parks, walk to Montrose village cafes, supermarket and buses
* Well-appointed with hydronic heating, cooling, double glazing and parquetry floors
* Indulgent first floor parents' retreat with a lounge and study
* Scope to reconfigure or redevelop at leisure

Terms: 10% deposit, balance 90/120 days