'STONEWOOD COTTAGE' - A PEACEFUL HAVEN

‘Stonewood Cottage’ is an iconic home located in Mooroolbark’s leafy ‘English quarter’, situated close to and inspired by the famous Edna Walling village of Bickleigh Vale. Nestled within a magnificent one acre (4067m2 approx.), surrounded by huge exotic and native trees and rolling lawns, it overlooks a glorious, fully tiled swimming pool. Built in the 1920s, it was sympathetically extended in later years to create a beautiful four bedroom home with two large living areas. The extensive use of stonework and postcard views from every window bear the English landscape gardener’s unmistakeable influence.

The original part of the home is dominated by the large lounge/rumpus room with exposed beams and views of outdoor greenery, where a stone fireplace and built-in bookcases complete the feeling of a grand, generational family home. In 2002 the cottage was extended by the creation of a high ceilinged atrium entry, large open plan living and adjacent dining area and rich timber kitchen with quality stone bench tops. This enchanting space features stunning brush box timber split level floors, high ceilings with chandelier style light fitting, stone and mahogany open fire place and tranquil views out over a wisteria covered east facing veranda to the sparkling inground pool. A further north facing porch caters to outdoor entertaining.

An expansive, character filled and flexible layout provides four bedrooms, each with charming highlights, all featuring lush garden outlooks. In the original part of the home, 3 bedrooms are serviced by a recently renovated spa bathroom, powder room and generous laundry, updated with cottage aesthetic but modern functionality in mind. A king-sized master bedroom extension was constructed in 2018 and provides a private, luxurious escape with oversized walk-in robe and modern ensuite with imported Italian twin vanity, heated double towel rack and door opening to a fernery, with quick access to the swimming pool. The quality pure New Zealand wool carpet adds a luxurious feel under foot and dual aspect windows fill this delightful room with light.

‘Stonewood Cottage’ located at 117-119 Cardigan Road is one of the premier addresses in Mooroolbark and combines olde world charm with a raft of modern conveniences and luxury enhancements. Situated within walking distance of Billanook College, Pembroke and Mooroolbark East Primary Schools, the local shopping strip and bus stop. A short, three minute car trip to Mooroolbark’s lively Brice Avenue precinct, with supermarket, numerous cafes, shops and train station. Just ten minutes from the Yarra Valley wineries and Dandenong Ranges, it truly offers the best of all worlds! Enquire today.

• Remote controlled, gated entrance, showcases beautiful stonework and opens to a long driveway with turning circle, taking the visitor to a house set well back from the road to minimise traffic noise
• Four bedrooms including a king-size master bedroom featuring polished concrete atrium entrance with skylight, huge walk in robe with built-in cupboards
• Large open plan kitchen with high quality stone bench tops, European appliances including dishwasher, oven, steam oven & Australian made induction stovetop
• Spa bathroom, powder room and generous laundry
• Two extensions completed in period style sympathetic to the original building, including liberal use of hard to source Chewton stone from Castlemaine
• Polished brush box timber floors throughout much of the home
• Distinctive velvet drapes in the two large living areas, maintain an olde world feel as well as providing effective insulation against heat and cold
• At night the superb, atmospheric garden is served by an old fashioned Narnia style street lamp and strategically positioned sensor spotlights. Front gates flanked by retro styled lamps.
• An unusually large, fully tiled, salt chlorinated and solar heated swimming pool with heavy duty ‘winterising’ custom pool cover
• Separate and fully insulated wooden cabin serving as a studio/study retreat
• Attractive see-through double carport, designed to allow views of the garden, features stone pillars and paved under cover parking spacious enough to accommodate trailer or several motorcycles, plus two large cars
• Two split systems, two gas heaters
• 4.5 kilowatts of solar panels
• Brand new generator in a lockable cubby hole with a customised connection point
• Extensive automated watering system connected to mains and also to 25,000 litre and 10,000 litre rainwater tanks
• Smaller shed housing pool controls, larger shed and an above ground cubby house, all with power
• Herb garden, vegetable patch and fruit trees

Property ID: 1167599