24 Bruce Road

There's a particular kind of place that doesn't need to announce itself. Silverleaves is one of them; unhurried, unpretentious and quietly one of the most special corners of Phillip Island. Families find their way here and tend to stay. It's that kind of place. Facing the street with a protected reserve behind and a north-facing beach at the end of the laneway opposite, 24 Bruce Road sits right at the heart of what makes Silverleaves so easy to love. The reserve backdrop shifts with the seasons - birdlife moving through the canopy, the occasional wallaby picking its way through the undergrowth, an ever-changing natural outlook that you find yourself returning to throughout the day without quite meaning to. This is a home that has been genuinely lived in and genuinely cared for. Extensively renovated in 2012, it arrives move-in ready with nothing to do but settle in and start making it yours. The bones are good, the finish is considered and the layout has been designed around the way families actually use a coastal home - in bare feet, with the doors open, somewhere between inside and out. The living area is generous and light-filled, with expansive picture windows framing beautiful green views. High windows draw in the sky and the treetops and has the kind of easy warmth that makes it just as comfortable on a grey winter afternoon as it is on a bright summer morning. The kitchen is contemporary and well-appointed with quality appliances, a breakfast bar, ample storage with the dining area adjacent to it with room for the whole family, and then some. From here, the home flows naturally outward. A covered north-facing verandah at the front catches the morning sun and the best of the street outlook. A private deck at the rear looks out over the reserve, made for late afternoons with a drink in hand, or long evenings around the barbecue with the treeline for company. And tucked nearby, a private hot and cold outdoor shower, the kind of detail that sounds minor until you've used it after a long day at the beach or on a clear night under the stars. It earns its place immediately. Four bedrooms offer a flexible and genuinely practical layout. The family-sized room accommodates a queen bed and bunks without compromise, the configuration that Phillip Island holidays are built around. The fourth bedroom is fitted with a Murphy bed, allowing it to shift easily between guest room and additional living space depending on the season and the crowd. A large central bathroom with bath, shower and toilet serves the household well, supported by a separate powder room and a full laundry. Storage is considered throughout, with under-deck space purpose-built for kayaks, boards and watercraft. The practical details are all in order. Double-glazed windows and quality window furnishings keep the home comfortable year-round. A wood heater, reverse cycle air conditioning and ceiling fans mean you're covered in every season. Heat pump hot water, energy-efficient orientation and solid timber floorboards reflect a home that has been updated with care and with longevity in mind. Underground power and reliable broadband make permanent living or working from home entirely achievable. The gardens are established and low-maintenance, content to look after themselves while attracting a steady stream of birdlife. The garden shed is generous. There's even a cubby house, because some details matter more than they might appear to. The Silverleaves store and café are a short walk in one direction. Cowes and everything it offers is a short drive away or a lovely walk along the beach. The beach is calm, safe, north-facing and mostly feeling like it belongs entirely to the street, right at the end of the laneway. Some homes are ready to be enjoyed from day one. This is one of them filled with charm and a vibe you'll love as soon as you walk onto the property. If you're an investor, our specialised rental department are here to assist in the management of your future investment. If you would like a current rental appraisal on this property, please get in contact.