134 Monbulk Road, Mount Evelyn, VIC 3796

With a backdrop of rolling hills stretching across the Yarra Ranges to South Westerly views through the Silvan Dam reserve, this a storybook property where timeless elegance meets country serenity. Magnificently positioned on 13 acres of rich fertile soil, this remarkable residence delivers peace, privacy, and a truly special lifestyle—perfect for families, entertainers, equestrians, or anyone seeking country beauty along with everyday convenience, just 3kms from the Mount Evelyn township. Upon arrival Steel gates lead on to a grand, tree-lined driveway, set well back from the road for privacy the main residence commands a real sense of arrival. Landscaped gardens filled with mature deciduous trees, hedged box borders, provide charm and welcome you to welcome you to a home designed for relaxed luxury and versatility. Built in the mid-1980s using the long-lasting firing tumble Bricks, with Terracotta roof tiles, this magnificent family home offers large-scale living at its best and is full to the brim with features. The expansive kitchen is the real heart of the home, an L-shaped solid timber kitchen with granite bench tops and features an island bench, 5 burner induction cooktop, electric oven and dishwasher, breakfast bar seating, and ample overhead and storage space, including a generous enclosed pantry with a separate double sink. Entertain in style with multiple living and dining zones including a formal lounge made ambient with open gas log fire the perfect place to end the day with its own bar fridge, while the separate rumpus room offers a multi-use space that could be utilised as a theatre room with a full surround sound system, the largest storage cupboards located behind it and its own powder room. The open plan family and dining zone, three separate living areas and a separate cabinet study. An external fully covered BBQ and alfresco entertaining area has an external bar fridge and a mains gas built-in BBQ. The ultimate entertaining space with large double-opening doors that connect onto the ideal space for indoor/outdoor living through warmer months and fully covered during colder months. The house is surrounded by a 1.8 metres veranda with magnificent views out the rear area, allowing family and friends to soak in those views. Accommodation needs are taken care of by the four bedrooms; master boasting full ensuite and walk in robe. The bonus of a study ensures peace and quiet when needed by those in the family. Beyond the home, is a fully equipped lifestyle property. The house block includes secure fencing to secure dogs. Dogs have their own secured area of 100m2 and a weatherproof shed. Wide-open spaces allow for great access to the large 12 x 6 metre shed with an internal mezzanine floor, a concrete floor with double roller doors. Separate switchboard all secured with RCD fuses for safety. Attached shed of 5 x 5 metres houses both pool and solar pumps and pool filtration system, again concrete floor, ideal to store ride-on, trailer and equipment. Located behind this shed is a 72,000-litre water tank, with its own discharge pump for garden and/or pool for summer top-ups. A free-standing Bungalow 6 x 3 metres with bedroom, cupboards, bathroom. Attached under the roofline is a hay shed of 3 x 12 metres, powered and with LED light. Five fully fenced paddocks, with quality fencing, some with an electric fence set-up, easy to extend, 6-metre-wide laneway, with each paddock having its own animal watering troughs, and easy-to-secure access gates. The main paddock of approximately 7 acres has access to the Mount Evelyn Aqueduct Trails via decades-old bridge, the only access to the trail from Northern located properties, to venture to Silvan, Olinda, Mount Evelyn and beyond. Families will be pleased with proximity to quality primary and secondary schooling options, public transport and moments to Lilydale Station, popular walking/cycling trails, restaurants, cafes, shopping centres, post offices and Yarra Valley wineries. Whether you're seeking a private family haven, the potential to turn the property into an equestrian retreat, or a luxurious rural escape with all the modern amenities, this property delivers in every sense. Peaceful and picturesque, yet city-close, this one-of-a-kind property captures the best of both worlds. With every detail considered this rare lifestyle property will undoubtedly capture your imagination.