40 Browns Road

Modern cottage excellence with a nod to Hamptons style, this beautifully renovated three bedroom home with dedicated home office and Browns Road address, is nestled in one of Montrose's most admired pockets, celebrated for its beautiful bushland surrounds and mesmerising views. Captivating from the outset, the double storey exterior showcases verandas on both levels, perfectly positioned to capture sweeping vistas across the hills toward Kinglake, and take in the treed landscape with city skyline beyond. Thoughtfully renovated with exceptional attention to detail and a refined eye for design, the home delivers a stunning modern cottage aesthetic with a character filled split level layout, soaring cathedral ceiling upstairs, delightful leadlight details and wonderful outdoor connection. Gaze from the kitchen window above the farmhouse sink, to the enchanting rear garden, a true wonderland for children, complete with a bridge crossing a perennial creek and magnificent established trees. French doors open from this engaging room to a peaceful outdoor sitting area, while a firepit invites relaxed evenings with friends beneath the stars. Securely fenced, the backyard offers play space for children and pets. Native wildlife is abundant including echidnas, the occasional wombat and wallaby, and birdlife, with cheeky king parrots making a regular appearance. Bake cakes and fresh bread in the gorgeous kitchen, combining timeless style with everyday practicality. White cabinetry, timber benchtops and hardwood floorboards provide warmth and charm, while quality appliances include an induction cooktop and Bosch dishwasher. Step down to the inviting living/dining room, filled with natural light, extending to the front veranda. Adding further appeal, a staircase rises to a breathtaking upper-level retreat crowned by timber-lined cathedral ceiling. Wonderfully flexible in design, this extraordinary space is enjoyed as a luxurious master suite but could serve as an additional living zone, complete with even more spectacular views and outdoor access. This stunning space opens to an office/possible master bedroom with walk-in robe, and ensuite, each featuring charming vintage doors. Two lower-level bedrooms are served by a beautifully updated family bathroom complete with bathtub. Both bathrooms have been stylishly renovated, with the ensuite showcasing black framed French provincial style shower screen, while the lower bathroom features a floating timber vanity. Heated towel rails add an extra touch of comfort and luxury. Minutes from the heart of Montrose and just a little further to Churinga Shopping Centre and Mooroolbark station with excellent private and public schools close by, this magical home offers a lifestyle immersed in beauty, warmth and nature.