102-104 Ridge Road, Mount Dandenong, Vic 3767

Perched on Ridge Road’s prestigious heights and perfectly positioned for spellbinding west-facing sunsets, “Birdland” is a home that sings with charm, history, and connection. Built in 1975 by WWII return soldier Mr. Watson, this serene retreat earned its poetic name from the magpies, kookaburras, parrots, and lyrebirds that serenade its gardens daily. Encircled by the lush expanse of the National Park, it’s a rare blend of nostalgia and natural beauty - a true sanctuary for the soul.

Arrive at this coveted flat-acre property via automatic gates that open to reveal a circular drive, ideal for caravans, boats, and trailers. A double garage and carport offer practicality at your doorstep, while the home’s flat, accessible design ensures easy living. Inside, light dances through floor-to-ceiling windows in the L-shaped lounge/dining room with a hills essential wood fire, framing verdant garden vistas and immersing the home in its natural surroundings.

Touches of the Watsons’ era - stained glass bricks at the entrance, elegant chandeliers, and thoughtful orientation - blend harmoniously with modern updates. Bamboo floors add timeless elegance, while the sleek updated kitchen, with its stainless-steel appliances, glass splashback, island bench, and garden views, invites family gatherings and relaxed mornings.  A meals zone spills to an all-season terrace for a seamless indoor/outdoor flow and allows for easy entertaining.

Boasting three serene bedrooms and two thoughtfully updated bathrooms (including a spacious master retreat with a fully tiled wheelchair friendly ensuite), this home offers comfort and privacy for the entire family. Each room is a haven of relaxation, designed to embrace natural light and garden views, creating restful spaces to unwind.

Outside, a wonderland of gardens awaits – majestic tree ferns, rhododendrons, camellias, and Japanese maples create vibrant seasonal displays, while an abundance of fruit trees, chestnuts, walnuts, and a flourishing veggie patch promise a self-sufficient lifestyle. Flat expanses of lawn are complemented by meditative Zen corners, serene statues, birdhouses, and water features that dot the landscape, creating a haven for residents and feathered friends alike.

As dusk falls, sip a glass of wine on the terrace as the sky ignites with colour, the urban lights twinkle in the distance, and nature’s symphony reaches its crescendo.

Just moments from lookouts, walking trails, and Mount Dandenong Village, with buses to schools and shops at the gate, “Birdland” offers a unique chance to live in harmony with history, nature, and the ease of hills living. A sanctuary as rich in heart as it is in breathtaking beauty, this is a home you’ll cherish for generations.

At a Glance:
•	3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom home on a flat over acre block (approx. 5001m2).
•	For sale for only the second time in its history.
•	Updated kitchen with stainless-steel appliances overlooking meals.
•	L-shaped lounge/dining.
•	Master with wheelchair friendly ensuite, fireproof external door and walk through wardrobe. 
•	Main bathroom with monsoon shower over corner bath.
•	Fully fenced allotment with automatic gates.
•	Ample parking for vehicles, caravans/boats plus double garage and carport.
•	Hydronic heating.
•	Electrics updated. 
•	Generator to mains switch.
•	Partially double glazed windows.
•	Rainwater tank.
•	Instant hot water service.
•	Close to Mount Dandenong Primary, Pre-School, village amenities, and National Park.

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