55 Stephen Avenue Montrose, VIC 3765

Secure your slice of the good life with this stunning quarter-acre property, where you can live sustainably, be surrounded by natural beauty, and have space to spread out, run a business, or tinker with cars and projects. Set on approximately 1,003sqm of landscaped grounds, in one of Montrose's most prized foothills positions, this renovated 3-bedroom character residence offers comfort, privacy and tranquility, within a short walk to the village's fabulous amenities.

Framed by bluestone fencing and Japanese Zen gardens that change colour with the seasons, the charming home evokes an immediate sense of calm, welcoming you with northern sunlight and leafy outlooks. All of the home's bedrooms are fitted with built-in wardrobes, and serviced by a stylish bathroom and two toilets.

The open plan living and dining room with expansive windows takes in scenic skyline and hilltop views, while the efficiently designed Japandi-style kitchen connects via French doors to a merbau deck to further admire the mountain outlook. Several quiet sitting areas rest amidst lush lawns and established trees beyond, enhancing the outdoor ambience.

With solar panels to keep energy bills low, a trellised kitchen garden to grow your own produce, ducted heating and split system cooling for year-round comfort, and a large 70sqm insulated Colorbond workshop with three roller doors offering endless potential for car enthusiasts, adventurers or business operators, this property gives you the freedom to live just how you wish, in eco-conscious comfort.

The location places you within arm's reach of everything that makes Montrose such a sought-after place to live. You can walk to bus stops, specialty stores, IGA, cafes, Hahndorfs Fine Chocolaterie, takeaway shops, the local library, scenic trails, parks, playgrounds and sporting clubs. Pre, primary and secondary schools, major arterials and the attractions of the hills are all close by, while Eastland and Knox Shopping Centres are only a 20 minute drive, and Mooroolbark Train Station is just 8 minutes away.

KEY FEATURES:

• Renovated character residence with hardwood construction
• Approximately 1,003sqm of beautifully landscaped grounds with tranquil Japanese Zen gardens
• Light-filled open plan living and dining room with skyline and hilltop views
• Merbau deck with a panoramic mountain outlook
• Japandi-style kitchen with quality appliances and natural stone benchtops
• Three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes
• Stylish, floor-to-ceiling tiled bathroom with a large frameless shower, vanity and toilet, plus a laundry with a second toilet
• Double-glazed master bedroom window and French door
• Organic kitchen garden with an established strawberry patch
• 5kW solar system, ducted heating and two split system air conditioners
• 70sqm insulated Colorbond workshop with three roller doors, a double carport plus abundant off-street parking