185 Dodd Street, St Andrews, Vic 3761

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING TUESDAY 19TH AUGUST AT 4PM (UNLESS SOLD PRIOR)

Privately nestled on approx. 8.5 acres of bushland, this charming family home is a true lifestyle escape with room to grow, retreat, and connect with nature. Designed for everyday ease, its multiple living areas cater to every occasion, including an inviting lounge room warmed by a cosy woodfire, a large fireside family/dining room featuring an eye-catching brick floor, mudbrick walls, and timber accents, opening to a rear verandah and the backyard.

Central to the design, the sun-drenched kitchen/meals area boasts quality Miele appliances and a wine bar, opening to a large entertainer’s deck that will be enjoyed throughout the seasons. The master bedroom provides a relaxing haven for parents, featuring a walk-in robe, contemporary ensuite, and a quiet retreat/home office bookended by private verandahs framing soothing views. Two further bedrooms open to private outdoor areas and share a modern family bathroom.

Outside, a 1-bedroom garden studio with a kitchenette and bathroom offers flexibility for guests and older children. The established grounds feature welcoming gardens and paved area originally designed by acclaimed landscape architect Kevin Taylor, extensive fruit trees, an enclosed veggie garden, a large chicken coop, a fishpond, dam, 5 water tanks, and endless room for family activities. Other notable highlights include split system air conditioning in home and studio, a wine cellar, solar electricity with a Tesla battery [which has the power to run the home and studio], Wifi, and a double carport.

Immersed in nature, the property is alive with native wildlife and vibrant birdlife, creating a peaceful, ever-changing backdrop of colour and sound. Kangaroos, wallabies, and echidnas are frequent visitors, while rare orchids and colourful fungi add seasonal wonder to daily walks. In a scenic location, a short drive to reach St Andrews Primary School, local parks, St Andrews Village including Post Office / General store, Craft Bakery, Sue's Pantry & the popular pizza licensed cafe A Boy Named Sue together with the Workshop and Hotel, all opposite the Community Market with proximity to Diamond Valley College, Hurstbridge Railway Station, Eltham and Diamond Creek Shopping Centres and schools.