8 Dorset Road
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Rich in character and thoughtfully designed for comfortable family living, this inviting residence blends timeless charm with flexible accommodation, generous outdoor spaces and everyday practicality, all set within a convenient Ferntree Gully location surrounded by parks, schools and shopping. A welcoming covered front porch creates an attractive first impression, offering a peaceful setting to enjoy a morning coffee or entertain with family and friends throughout the seasons. Stepping inside, the home's warmth and personality are immediately evident, with traditional features complementing a practical and adaptable floorplan. At the front of the home, a generous lounge showcases a classic brick fireplace, creating an inviting focal point for relaxed evenings. This versatile space also offers the flexibility to function as a fourth bedroom, home office or additional living area, allowing the home to adapt effortlessly to a range of lifestyle requirements. A central hallway with convenient linen storage leads through to the open plan kitchen, dining and living domain, where natural light and everyday functionality combine. Finished with hardwood flooring and enhanced by air conditioning, the living and dining area extends seamlessly through sliding doors to a spacious rear deck, creating an effortless connection between indoor comfort and outdoor entertaining. Designed with practicality in mind, the kitchen offers generous preparation space, a double sink, dedicated fridge cavity, display shelving, pantry, Beko dishwasher, Euromaid cooktop, Euromaid oven and rangehood, delivering everything required for busy family living. The accommodation comprises three comfortable bedrooms, each fitted with built-in robes, while the centrally positioned bathroom features a shower, full-sized bath, single vanity and toilet, complemented by charming stained-glass detailing that enhances the home's unique character. Stepping outside, the expansive backyard provides an abundance of space for children and pets to enjoy, framed by established gardens, mature trees and manicured lawns. The elevated rear deck with retractable awning offers an inviting setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, while secure vehicle access through side gates leads to a single garage with adjoining workshop, separate laundry and an additional storage shed, providing exceptional flexibility for tradies, hobbyists or those requiring additional storage. Further enhancing everyday comfort, the home also features solar panels, multiple air conditioning units and established landscaping that creates a private and welcoming environment. Offering classic appeal, flexible family living and outstanding outdoor versatility in a highly convenient location, this is a wonderful opportunity to secure a home with warmth, character and endless lifestyle appeal. Features: • Three bedrooms • Built-in robes • Flexible fourth bedroom or second living area • Traditional brick fireplace • Covered front porch • Open plan kitchen, dining and living • Rear entertaining deck • Retractable awning • Air conditioning • Hardwood flooring to living area • Generous kitchen bench space • Double sink • Pantry • Beko dishwasher • Euromaid cooktop • Euromaid oven • Single garage with workshop • Separate laundry • Rear storage shed Location: Enjoy a convenient lifestyle within walking distance of Eastern Ranges School, Dobson Park and Tim Neville Arboretum. Nearby are Wooranna Park Primary School, Pickett Reserve, Mountain Gate Shopping Centre, Mountain Gate Primary School, Ferntree Gully Station, Ferntree Gully Village, Wally Tew Reserve, Woolworths Ferntree Gully, H.V. Jones Park, Ferntree Gully Quarry Recreation Reserve and Hillview Shopping Centre, placing schools, parklands, shopping and public transport all within easy reach. On Site Auction Saturday 8th of August at 2pm 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.
Property Details
- Property Type
- house
- Listing Type
- For Sale
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Parking
- 1
- Land Area
- 975 m²
- Listed
- Yesterday
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Living in Ferntree Gully
This 3-bedroom house in Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156 sits within reach of public transport, local shops and nearby schools. It is listed 3% below the $785,000 median of 64 comparable houseswithin 5 km.
Schools near Ferntree Gully
- Heritage College Knoxcombined · Prep-12 · CoEd
- Fairhills Primary Schoolprimary · Prep-6 · CoEd
- Ferntree Gully North Primary Schoolprimary · Prep-6 · CoEd
- Kent Park Primary Schoolprimary · Prep-6 · CoEd
- Mountain Gate Primary Schoolprimary · Prep-6 · CoEd
- St John the Baptist Schoolprimary · Prep-6 · CoEd
What's nearby
- Doreset Road/Burwood Highway (bus) — 125 m away
- M&L Automotive — 277 m away
- Unnamed — 107 m away
- Dr Bluett Memorial Playground — 366 m away
- Unnamed — 551 m away
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Full suburb profile- Population
- 27,398
- Median age
- 40
- Household income
- $1,770/wk
- Median rent
- $386/wk
- Median mortgage
- $1,918/mo
Source: ABS Census.
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