34-36 NORTHCOTT AVENUE, Croydon VIC 3136

INSPECTION​ ​BY​ ​APPOINTMENT​ ​

Nestled​ ​in​ ​the​ ​coveted​ ​Golf​ ​Links​ ​Estate,​ ​this​ ​unique​ ​character-filled​ ​residence​ ​rests​ ​on​ ​a​ ​level​ ​double​ ​block​ ​of​ ​approximately​ ​1,668sqm,​ ​offering​ ​privacy,​ ​space​ ​and​ ​a​ ​country​ ​ambience.​ ​With​ ​birds​ ​and​ ​wildlife​ ​all​ ​around,​ ​it's​ ​a​ ​place​ ​where​ ​life​ ​moves​ ​at​ ​a​ ​quieter​ ​pace.​ ​Driving​ ​in,​ ​the​ ​approach​ ​sets​ ​the​ ​tone.​ ​A​ ​horseshoe​ ​driveway​ ​curves​ ​through​ ​established,​ ​all-seasons​ ​gardens,​ ​where​ ​a​ ​striking​ ​Golden​ ​Elm​ ​stands​ ​proudly​ ​at​ ​the​ ​front,​ ​casting​ ​shade​ ​and​ ​creating​ ​a​ ​natural​ ​gathering​ ​point​ ​for​ ​family​ ​occasions.​ ​The​ ​home,​ ​topped​ ​with​ ​a​ ​terracotta​ ​tiled​ ​roof,​ ​sits​ ​comfortably​ ​within​ ​its​ ​surrounds,​ ​tucked​ ​away,​ ​with​ ​plenty​ ​of​ ​parking​ ​alongside​ ​a​ ​double​ ​carport,​ ​including​ ​space​ ​for​ ​a​ ​caravan​ ​or​ ​work​ ​vehicles.​ ​Inside,​ ​the​ ​home​ ​holds​ ​onto​ ​its​ ​origins,​ ​from​ ​the​ ​late​ ​1940s,​ ​with​ ​updates​ ​made​ ​over​ ​time​ ​to​ ​support​ ​the​ ​way​ ​a​ ​family​ ​lives​ ​today.​ ​Polished​ ​timber​ ​floorboards,​ ​tall​ ​ceilings,​ ​sash​ ​and​ ​colonial​ ​windows,​ ​and​ ​panelled​ ​doors​ ​all​ ​add​ ​to​ ​its​ ​character,​ ​while​ ​each​ ​room​ ​enjoys​ ​natural​ ​light​ ​and​ ​green​ ​vistas.​ ​The​ ​ground​ ​floor​ ​offers​ ​a​ ​lounge​ ​with​ ​in-built​ ​storage,​ ​along​ ​with​ ​a​ ​kitchen​ ​and​ ​family​ ​and​ ​dining​ ​area​ ​positioned​ ​side​ ​by​ ​side.​ ​The​ ​kitchen​ ​is​ ​generous​ ​in​ ​size,​ ​fitted​ ​with​ ​panelled​ ​cabinetry,​ ​timber​ ​benches​ ​including​ ​a​ ​moveable​ ​island,​ ​handmade​ ​porcelain​ ​tiles,​ ​a​ ​900mm​ ​gas​ ​stove,​ ​a​ ​rangehood,​ ​an​ ​electric​ ​oven​ ​and​ ​a​ ​dishwasher.​ ​From​ ​here,​ ​the​ ​connection​ ​to​ ​the​ ​outdoors​ ​feels​ ​effortless.​ ​French​ ​doors​ ​open​ ​to​ ​an​ ​11-metre​ ​pool,​ ​framed​ ​by​ ​two​ ​decks,​ ​one​ ​sheltered​ ​and​ ​one​ ​shaded​ ​by​ ​sails.​ ​The​ ​front​ ​verandah​ ​and​ ​courtyard​ ​offer​ ​additional​ ​places​ ​to​ ​sit,​ ​gather​ ​or​ ​entertain​ ​depending​ ​on​ ​the​ ​season.​ ​The​ ​gardens​ ​are​ ​well​ ​established,​ ​with​ ​fruit​ ​trees,​ ​berry​ ​bushes​ ​and​ ​herbs​ ​adding​ ​to​ ​the​ ​peaceful​ ​setting.
Back​ ​inside,​ ​the​ ​ground​ ​floor​ ​is​ ​finished​ ​with​ ​three​ ​bedrooms​ ​(one​ ​with​ ​a​ ​pool-facing​ ​verandah),​ ​two​ ​bathrooms​ ​and​ ​a​ ​laundry​ ​with​ ​ample​ ​storage.​ ​Upstairs​ ​is​ ​a​ ​sublime​ ​parents'​ ​retreat,​ ​featuring​ ​its​ ​own​ ​living​ ​area,​ ​an​ ​abundance​ ​of​ ​built-in​ ​storage,​ ​a​ ​bed​ ​platform​ ​and​ ​an​ ​ensuite.
Complete​ ​with​ ​gas​ ​ducted​ ​heating,​ ​split​ ​system​ ​air​ ​conditioning,​ ​new​ ​fencing,​ ​two​ ​sheds​ ​and​ ​a​ ​workshop,​ ​this​ ​truly​ ​is​ ​a​ ​magical​ ​retreat.​ ​Life​ ​here​ ​means​ ​being​ ​a​ ​part​ ​of​ ​a​ ​beautiful​ ​community,​ ​with​ ​a​ ​residents'​ ​group​ ​and​ ​an​ ​annual​ ​Christmas​ ​gathering.​ ​It​ ​is​ ​located​ ​close​ ​to​ ​the​ ​shops,​ ​cafes,​ ​restaurants​ ​and​ ​train​ ​stations​ ​of​ ​Croydon​ ​and​ ​Mooroolbark,​ ​along​ ​with​ ​parks,​ ​trails,​ ​sporting​ ​grounds,​ ​libraries,​ ​childcare​ ​and​ ​medical​ ​services.​ ​Schools​ ​such​ ​as​ ​Billanook​ ​College,​ ​Luther​ ​College,​ ​Oxley​ ​Christian​ ​College​ ​and​ ​Yarra​ ​Valley​ ​Grammar​ ​are​ ​all​ ​within​ ​easy​ ​reach,​ ​as​ ​is​ ​Chirnside​ ​Park​ ​Shopping​ ​Centre,​ ​Eastland​ ​Shopping​ ​Centre​ ​and​ ​EastLink.