1247-1249 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Kalorama, Vic 3766

There's an effortless mid-century spirit to this low-slung Kalorama home, where woodland-grey vertical timber, walls of glazing and a statement brick chimney stand in striking contrast to a lush backdrop of towering trees and ferns. Set across approximately 4,501m² over two titles, with dual driveway access and nothing left to do, it pairs architectural character with the rare combination of usable land and flexibility that opens the door to a wealth of future possibilities.

Extensively renovated from top to bottom, the home has been comprehensively updated with new electrics, a partial new roof, fresh paint inside and out, new flooring, lighting and more, creating an absolute turnkey proposition.

The open-plan living and meals zone is both warm and beautifully social, with a wood fire framed by exposed brick and a stunning stone-topped kitchen at the helm. A large island with breakfast bar, induction cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher and butler’s pantry make it as practical as it is stylish, while a dramatic floor-skimming picture window captures breathtaking garden views and makes the landscape feel almost part of the room.

That connection continues outdoors. Step directly from the kitchen to a paved patio for coffee accompanied by birdsong or open the living zone to the expansive rear deck and take in views towards the Olinda hills. Everywhere you look, the garden seems to find its way back in.

Landscaped front gardens are beautifully structured with Corten steel edging, layered planting and quiet pockets designed for sitting, wandering and watching the birds and bees move through the greenery. Beyond, tiered garden areas create room for play or exploration, while a substantial flat section on the first title opens up exciting possibilities for shedding, a second dwelling or other uses (STCA).

The main bedroom feels like its own treetop retreat, with dreamy views from under the covers, an updated ensuite with rain shower and an enormous walk-in dressing room incorporating excellent built-in storage and a study nook. The scale of this space also makes it adaptable as a nursery, private sitting room or parents’ retreat. Two further bedrooms off the hallway are bright and generous.

On the lower level, the spacious laundry offers additional storage, while the renovated family bathroom has been finished with full-height tiling, a rain shower, deep soaking bath and separate toilet.

Two powered under-house workshops or storage rooms add another layer of versatility. One could easily become a gardening hub, games room, teen retreat or home office and opens directly to a paved outdoor area with clever access to the toilet, while the other offers valuable storage and workshop space.

Ducted heating, ceiling fans, partial double glazing, a rainwater tank with pump, lemon trees, a 1.5-car carport and exceptional off-street parking complete the picture. There is room for multiple cars, caravans and trailers, plus unusually generous street parking at the top of the driveway.

Set within Kalorama’s coveted hills community, the home is close to public transport and Kalorama Memorial Reserve, with easy access to Mount Dandenong Primary, Montrose Primary and Billanook College. The general store and post office are a few hundred metres away, while Montrose, Mount Evelyn and Mount Dandenong Village are all within easy reach, surrounded by walking trails, parks, lookouts and the kind of community spirit that still feels refreshingly old school.

At a Glance:
• Approximately 4,501m² across two titles (Over 1.1 acres)
• Dual driveway access to front and rear
• Extensively renovated and move-in ready
• Updated electrics, partial new roof, freshly painted inside and out, new flooring and lighting
• Mid-century-inspired façade with woodland-grey vertical timber cladding and brick chimney
• Open-plan living and meals with wood fire with exposed brick surround
• Stone-topped kitchen with large island and breakfast bar, induction cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher and butler’s pantry
• Statement picture window with garden views
• Paved patio off kitchen
• Expansive deck with Olinda hills outlook
• Landscaped front gardens with Corten steel edging, tiered garden zones
• Large flat area on title one
• Three bedrooms
• Main bedroom with treetop views + updated ensuite with rain shower and lavish walk-in dressing room, built-in storage and study nook
• Flexible nursery or parents’ retreat potential
• Renovated fully tiled family bathroom with deep soaking bath + separate toilet
• Spacious laundry with storage
• Two powered under-house workshop/storage rooms - potential games room, teen retreat, gardening hub or home office
• Ducted heating, ceiling fans, double glazing to rear of home
• Rainwater tank with pump
• Lemon trees
• 1.5-car carport
• Extensive off-street parking including caravan and trailer parking
• Generous street parking on Mt Dandenong Tourist Road (rare)
• Scope for shedding or additional uses (STCA)
• Possible future title subdivision (STCA)
• Close to public transport and Kalorama Memorial Reserve
• Easy access to local schools, villages, trails and lookouts


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Type

House

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2

Parkings

1

Area

4,501 m²