80 John Street, Eltham, Vic 3095

Settled among an "enclave" of primarily mud brick homes at the cul-de-sac end of one of Eltham's most desired streets, and nestled against Fülling, Landscape Architect Gordon Ford's extensive heritage garden, this artists' own home epitomises Eltham style, where its own Gordon Ford style garden and the mud brick house unite as one. Enticingly individual, exposed timber and bricks, leadlight reclaimed from one of Sir Sidney Kidman's properties and picture windows that allow the outside in, combine to enhance interior spaces which have evolved as time marched on and needs dictated. The lower level introduces large light filled north facing formal living, with an open fire place and opening to the garden and secluded paved surrounds, a formal dining room served by a solid timber kitchen and the first of two bathrooms. A library on this level provides a wonderful escape from the everyday and leads to a huge studio. With the perfect dimensions for a second living room, or a combination of both if desired it's filled with natural light and opens through French doors to a paved alfresco area. Two sets of stairs, one with a Stannah stair lift for the mobility impaired, lead to an upper level that offers a main bedroom stepping through to an expansive office that would make an indulgent parental retreat, two further bedrooms opening to a balcony and the second bathroom. A large shed is complemented by a store-room that is accessed from both the garden and the studio, introducing options as a second home office. The carport is accompanied by parking space for all your friends, family and a caravan if required. An easy stroll to Knox Park and within easy reach of primary and secondary schools, the station and the shopping and dining hub of Eltham, this is an increasingly rare opportunity to enjoy the Eltham of the past with the benefits of today.