12-14 ANDERSON ROAD, Tecoma VIC 3160

​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​There’s​ ​a​ ​certain​ ​magic​ ​to​ ​Tecoma’s​ ​historic​ ​homes​ ​-​ ​an​ ​atmosphere​ ​that​ ​hums​ ​with​ ​stories,​ ​birdsong,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​soft​ ​rustle​ ​of​ ​the​ ​forest​ ​settling​ ​in​ ​for​ ​the​ ​evening.​ ​And​ ​tucked​ ​gently​ ​into​ ​this​ ​leafy​ ​precinct​ ​on​ ​a​ ​generous​ ​1,529m²​ ​sits​ ​a​ ​c1940s-character​ ​cottage,​ ​‘Day’s​ ​End’,​ ​with​ ​a​ ​past​ ​as​ ​enchanting​ ​as​ ​its​ ​present.​ ​Originally​ ​built​ ​as​ ​a​ ​hills​ ​weekender,​ ​today​ ​it​ ​stands​ ​proudly​ ​renewed​ ​yet​ ​deeply​ ​connected​ ​to​ ​its​ ​origins.
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From​ ​the​ ​moment​ ​you​ ​arrive,​ ​her​ ​charm​ ​unfolds​ ​softly​ ​but​ ​convincingly.​ ​Meander​ ​down​ ​the​ ​garden​ ​path,​ ​past​ ​the​ ​garage​ ​and​ ​tiered​ ​front​ ​garden,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​soft​ ​mauve​ ​front​ ​door​ ​greets​ ​you.​ ​Newly​ ​installed​ ​double​ ​glazed​ ​windows​ ​throughout​ ​add​ ​function​ ​and​ ​practicality​ ​to​ ​this​ ​home,​ ​and​ ​frame​ ​greenery​ ​in​ ​every​ ​direction.​ ​​ ​Earthy​ ​engineered​ ​timber​ ​boards​ ​glow​ ​with​ ​warmth​ ​underfoot,​ ​walls​ ​covered​ ​in​ ​timber​ ​panelling,​ ​picture​ ​rails,​ ​and​ ​strapping​ ​on​ ​the​ ​ceilings​ ​all​ ​a​ ​nod​ ​to​ ​1940s​ ​craftsmanship​ ​-​ ​the​ ​kind​ ​that​ ​refuses​ ​to​ ​date.
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On​ ​entry,​ ​the​ ​sunroom​ ​can​ ​be​ ​a​ ​flexible​ ​space​ ​as​ ​either​ ​a​ ​home​ ​office,​ ​children’s​ ​play​ ​area,​ ​reading​ ​room,​ ​or​ ​simply​ ​a​ ​comfortable​ ​space​ ​to​ ​relax​ ​in.​ ​​ ​The​ ​central​ ​lounge​ ​-​ ​warm,​ ​cocooning​ ​with​ ​wood​ ​burning​ ​fireplace,​ ​is​ ​pure​ ​sanctuary​ ​-​ ​think​ ​curled​ ​up​ ​with​ ​a​ ​book,​ ​a​ ​shared​ ​glass​ ​of​ ​wine,​ ​and​ ​intimate​ ​conversations​ ​by​ ​the​ ​flickering​ ​fire.​ ​A​ ​lovely​ ​spot​ ​to​ ​relax.​ ​A​ ​dining​ ​room​ ​at​ ​the​ ​rear​ ​offers​ ​ample​ ​space​ ​for​ ​a​ ​large​ ​table,​ ​and​ ​spills​ ​via​ ​double​ ​French​ ​doors​ ​to​ ​a​ ​sunny​ ​north​ ​facing​ ​deck​ ​where​ ​you​ ​can​ ​embrace​ ​the​ ​abundant​ ​local​ ​birdlife,​ ​marvel​ ​at​ ​the​ ​spectacular​ ​sunsets,​ ​and​ ​take​ ​in​ ​the​ ​soothing​ ​vistas​ ​as​ ​you​ ​dine​ ​alfresco.
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The​ ​beautifully​ ​proportioned​ ​kitchen​ ​invites​ ​conversations​ ​and​ ​slow​ ​breakfasts,​ ​and​ ​is​ ​the​ ​social​ ​hub​ ​of​ ​the​ ​home​ ​-​ ​a​ ​place​ ​to​ ​come​ ​together​ ​to​ ​share​ ​stories​ ​of​ ​your​ ​day​ ​around​ ​the​ ​stone​ ​island​ ​bench,​ ​with​ ​stainless-steel​ ​appliances​ ​(900mm​ ​Westinghouse​ ​range​ ​oven/cooktop)​ ​and​ ​a​ ​servery​ ​through​ ​to​ ​the​ ​sunroom.
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Three​ ​robed​ ​bedrooms​ ​including​ ​master​ ​with​ ​chic​ ​ensuite​ ​and​ ​stone​ ​accents​ ​and​ ​another​ ​bedroom​ ​with​ ​dreamy​ ​views​ ​to​ ​enjoy​ ​from​ ​bed,​ ​are​ ​all​ ​carpeted​ ​in​ ​soft​ ​browns.​ ​They​ ​are​ ​serviced​ ​by​ ​an​ ​updated​ ​bathroom​ ​complete​ ​with​ ​corner​ ​spa​ ​-​ ​because​ ​long​ ​soaks​ ​are​ ​practically​ ​mandatory​ ​in​ ​the​ ​hills,​ ​and​ ​feature​ ​a​ ​luxe​ ​rainhead​ ​shower​ ​over​ ​the​ ​bath​ ​and​ ​stone​ ​feature​ ​wall.
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Outside,​ ​the​ ​lifestyle​ ​unfurls​ ​in​ ​layers.​ ​Kids​ ​will​ ​adore​ ​roaming​ ​the​ ​third-acre​ ​block,​ ​snacking​ ​their​ ​way​ ​through​ ​edible​ ​plantings​ ​of​ ​lemon,​ ​orange,​ ​mandarin,​ ​apple,​ ​and​ ​blueberry.​ ​The​ ​tiered​ ​backyard​ ​delivers​ ​ample​ ​flat​ ​areas​ ​for​ ​play,​ ​entertaining,​ ​or​ ​quiet​ ​moments​ ​under​ ​the​ ​stars.​ ​Partially​ ​fenced​ ​for​ ​furry​ ​friends,​ ​a​ ​mix​ ​of​ ​established​ ​natives,​ ​rhododendrons,​ ​camelias,​ ​along​ ​with​ ​visiting​ ​wallabies,​ ​echidnas,​ ​and​ ​kookaburras​ ​enrich​ ​the​ ​sense​ ​of​ ​living​ ​on​ ​nature’s​ ​doorstep​ ​to​ ​the​ ​soundtrack​ ​of​ ​nearby​ ​lyrebirds’​ ​mimicking​ ​calls.
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Despite​ ​the​ ​sense​ ​of​ ​escape,​ ​Tecoma​ ​and​ ​Belgrave’s​ ​village​ ​buzz​ ​-​ ​train​ ​stations,​ ​cafés,​ ​cinema,​ ​Micawber​ ​Tavern​ ​and​ ​​ ​Killik​ ​Handcrafted​ ​Rum​ ​-​ ​are​ ​just​ ​minutes​ ​away,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​beautiful​ ​Sherbrook​ ​Forest​ ​is​ ​at​ ​the​ ​end​ ​of​ ​the​ ​street.​ ​It’s​ ​the​ ​best​ ​of​ ​both​ ​worlds:​ ​forest​ ​calm,​ ​village​ ​convenience,​ ​and​ ​a​ ​story-filled​ ​cottage​ ​ready​ ​for​ ​its​ ​next​ ​chapter.
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​ ​More​ ​to​ ​love:
-Rare​ ​north​ ​facing​ ​living​ ​spaces​ ​and​ ​block​ ​sloping​ ​to​ ​the​ ​north​ ​on​ ​this​ ​side​ ​of​ ​the​ ​mountain,​ ​offering​ ​views​ ​to​ ​Ferny​ ​Creek.
-Family​ ​bathroom​ ​with​ ​luxe​ ​rainhead​ ​shower​ ​over​ ​a​ ​spa​ ​bath​ ​and​ ​stone​ ​feature​ ​wall
-Ample​ ​vehicle​ ​accommodation​ ​including​ ​double​ ​lock​ ​up​ ​garage​ ​with​ ​fireplace,​ ​driveway​ ​parking,​ ​and​ ​off-street​ ​parking​ ​at​ ​the​ ​entrance.
-Heating​ ​and​ ​cooling​ ​options​ ​galore​ ​-​ ​split​ ​system,​ ​new​ ​energy​ ​efficient​ ​ceiling​ ​fans,​ ​enclosed​ ​wood​ ​burning​ ​fireplace,​ ​and​ ​ducted​ ​heating​ ​for​ ​seasonal​ ​comfort​ ​paired​ ​with​ ​roof,​ ​wall​ ​and​ ​floor​ ​insulation​ ​and​ ​double​ ​glazed​ ​windows.
-Colourbond​ ​roof,​ ​guttering,​ ​and​ ​downpipes​ ​recently​ ​updated.
-Original​ ​hills​ ​garden​ ​with​ ​well​ ​established​ ​camellias​ ​and​ ​rhododendrons​ ​along​ ​with​ ​flat​ ​areas​ ​for​ ​a​ ​trampoline​ ​and​ ​kid’s​ ​cubby.​ ​
-Selection​ ​of​ ​fruit​ ​trees​ ​planted​ ​including​ ​lemon,​ ​orange,​ ​mandarin,​ ​apple​ ​and​ ​blueberry​ ​and​ ​ample​ ​space​ ​to​ ​establish​ ​a​ ​veggie​ ​patch​ ​for​ ​more​ ​homegrown​ ​produce.
-3-minute​ ​drive​ ​to​ ​Belgrave​ ​and​ ​Tecoma​ ​Primary​ ​schools/child​ ​care​ ​centres​ ​and​ ​both​ ​train​ ​stations​ ​(20​ ​minute​ ​walk​ ​to​ ​Tecoma​ ​train​ ​station)
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Disclaimer:​ ​All​ ​information​ ​provided​ ​has​ ​been​ ​obtained​ ​from​ ​sources​ ​we​ ​believe​ ​to​ ​be​ ​accurate,​ ​however,​ ​we​ ​cannot​ ​guarantee​ ​the​ ​information​ ​is​ ​accurate​ ​and​ ​we​ ​accept​ ​no​ ​liability​ ​for​ ​any​ ​errors​ ​or​ ​omissions​ ​(including​ ​but​ ​not​ ​limited​ ​to​ ​a​ ​property's​ ​land​ ​size,​ ​floor​ ​plans​ ​and​ ​size,​ ​building​ ​age​ ​and​ ​condition)​ ​Interested​ ​parties​ ​should​ ​make​ ​their​ ​own​ ​enquiries​ ​and​ ​obtain​ ​their​ ​own​ ​legal​ ​advice.
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