13 Rodger Road, Wandin North, Vic 3139

Drawing inspiration from the elegance of the Victorian era, this Harkaway Home amid verdant Phillip Johnson designed gardens, is buffered from the hustle bustle of everyday life by ten glorious acres (approx.). A lifestyle property where the stringybark creek winds its way through beautiful bushland and eight paddocks on well fenced cleared land, offer a range of options. Proud wraparound verandas, exquisite garden views and an extensive five bedroom floorplan blend grand character aesthetics with the functional versatility of a family home.

Discretely sited and only visible as you make your way to the end of a sweeping tree canopied driveway, the gracious form of the residence beckons beyond the formality of its rose garden setting. Scaled to embrace family and friends, expansive living areas balanced by private domains, are highlighted by the timeless appeal of tall ceilings, decorative plasterwork and timber detail in wall panelling and hardwood floors. 

Enhanced by its relationship to the garden landscape, the home presents four living spaces beginning with formal lounge room and separate dining extending through French doors to the veranda at the rear. A home office with built in storage is ideal as a fifth bedroom. With focus on the warmth of the fireplace with wood heater and French doors to the wide balcony to the front and side of the home, the casual family zone offers a relaxed haven with indoor/outdoor appeal.

A magnificent two oven Falcon stove, stone work surfaces, timber cabinetry and butler’s pantry are not only eminently practical but embody the notion of a country kitchen. Designed with family entertaining in mind, a sliding door in the hub of the home kitchen, opens to a covered outdoor living area where the sound of water trickling into the pond, the occasional croak of a frog and visiting birdlife including bellbirds, king parrots, kookaburras and ducks adds to the sublime tranquillity of the location. 

Luxuriate in the clawfoot bath appointed ensuite with a glass of bubbles and your favourite book, or open French doors from the sumptuous master suite with built in robe, to the veranda and enjoy your Sunday morning coffee while revelling in the stunning greenery of the outlook. Stairs descend to the garden where brick pathways pass through formal box hedge lined rose beds with hidden lawns either side. The beauty of mature trees and plantings including large tree ferns, will delight. Discover a second water feature, “the billabong” with waterfall, as the path continues around to the side of the home, to a native garden at the rear revealing glimpses of the surrounding 10 acres (approx.) as you go. Complete with water and shelters, the paddocks with runs between, were originally fenced for alpacas but are ideal for other livestock. A large chicken run and vegetable patch complete the treechange dream. 

Back inside and through to a separate children’s wing complete with three bedrooms including serene ensuite guest bedroom, family bathroom and powder room. The versatile setup of this space including rumpus room with gas log fire, provides separate accommodation for multigenerational households. 

Further highlights and comforts include solar system, fitted laundry and toilet with direct access from the garden, excellent storage throughout with the inclusion of floor to ceiling built in robes, electric ducted heating/air conditioning, split system, ceiling fans, ducted vacuum, under house storage room, woodshed, automatic watering system and fire sprinkler system. Generous shedding and garaging comprise triple garage, single garage/workshop, boat shed/carport and single carport placed in a wide forecourt at the top of the driveway.  

A meandering country road leads to this serene garden haven at the gateway to the Yarra Valley, seemingly in the heart of the country, yet only ten minutes’ drive to Lilydale train station, shopping and schooling with the convenience of local shopping at Wandin North.  

Disclaimer: The information contained herein has been supplied to us and is to be used as a guide only. No information in this report is to be relied on for financial or legal purposes. Although every care has been taken in the preparation of the above information, we stress that particulars herein are for information only and do not constitute representation by the Owners or Agent.