6 Jeffery Street, Blackburn, Vic 3130

Secluded amidst lush native gardens within an idyllic bushland neighbourhood, this expansive character home showcases enchanting leafy views from each room. Creating an enviable haven for growing families, the residence is poised on an immense 1030sqm block on an acclaimed National Trust street, positioned in the heart of the famed Bellbird and Blackburn Lake district.

Set just a 450m stroll from Blackburn Lake, and within easy walking distance of Blackburn Station, St Thomas Primary, Blackburn Lake Primary and both the South Parade and Blackburn South village shopping precincts, the home is moments from Forest Hill Chase and Blacks Walk. Zoned for Box Hill High School, the nearby station also offers seamless access to several of Melbourne’s finest independent schools.

Privately framed by landscaped gardens hosting an array of vibrant native birdlife, the charismatic weatherboard home boasts lofty high ceilings, polished hardwood flooring, and abundant natural light throughout. Elegant original period elements have been tastefully enhanced by quality contemporary updates, with the home retaining sash windows, ornamental cornices, and an open fireplace.

At the front of the residence, a generous living room offers peaceful sweeping views across verdant treetops. An adjacent family room opens out through French doors to an elevated balcony, with the north facing orientation bathing the room in sunlight.

An airy modern kitchen features generous storage, a walk-in pantry, and stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, electric oven and AEG gas cooktop. A casual dining area is positioned alongside the kitchen, flowing to a second timber balcony.

Framed by majestic soaring eucalypts and low maintenance landscaped gardens, the backyard also includes an immense lawn, a paved dining terrace, two large raised vegetable beds and a charming timber cubbyhouse, offering a secure retreat for relaxed family living and entertaining.

Four light-filled bedrooms include three equipped with built-in wardrobes, complemented by a central bathroom with a shower over corner spa bathtub, and an additional skylit bathroom with shower.

Recessed on the lower level, a private sitting room leads out to the backyard, while a separate studio within the garden includes floating timber flooring and split system air conditioning, ideally laid out for those working from home.

Featuring gas ducted heating, split system air conditioning, ceiling fans, roller blinds, a laundry with W/C, and an undercover open air gym area, the home also includes a remote double lock-up garage with convenient internal access.