8 Mason Grove, Sassafras, Vic 3787

School mornings begin without the usual rush of traffic, parking and last-minute chaos, replaced instead by a gentle wander to Sassafras Primary beneath the trees. Weekends might start with coffee and something sweet from the village, while afternoons can disappear into tree ferns, birdsong and forest trails almost from the front gate. At the very end of a no-through road, where the next neighbour is quite literally the forest, this original three-bedroom home on more than half an acre offers a wonderfully rare combination of village convenience and full immersion in the Dandenong Ranges.

Established hills gardens wrap around the home, with tree ferns, camellias and rhododendrons creating colour and texture through the seasons. The forest edge brings wildlife and walking trails practically to the doorstep with local birdlife providing most of the soundtrack. There is even a resident magpie who may consider themselves part of the inclusions.

Inside, the home remains largely original, giving first-home buyers, young families or renovators an honest and exciting starting point. A front lounge provides a comfortable place to unwind, flowing into an adjoining dining area and original laminate kitchen with electric upright cooker. The layout is simple, practical and ready for fresh ideas, whether that means a gradual cosmetic update or a more substantial transformation over time.

Three bedrooms are positioned along the hallway and share the central family bathroom, creating an uncomplicated footprint that lends itself beautifully to modernisation.

A double carport is complemented by generous additional driveway parking, providing room for multiple vehicles, a trailer, caravan or weekend toys.

Sassafras Village, cafés, boutique shops and the primary school are all within easy walking distance, yet from home you can hear the forest, watch the birds flitter through the gardens and feel wonderfully removed from everything.

For a young family wanting to put down roots in the hills, this is not simply an affordable way into Sassafras. It is a chance to create something special in a setting that would be very difficult to replicate.

At a Glance:
• Original-condition three-bedroom home with excellent renovation scope
• Over half an acre (2536m2 approx) on the edge of the forest
• Exceptional end-of-no-through-road position
• Walk to Sassafras Village and Sassafras Primary School
• Bushwalking trails and nature virtually at the doorstep
• Front lounge with adjoining dining area
• Original laminate kitchen with upright electric cooker
• Three bedrooms positioned along a central hallway (two with triple built in robes)
• Family bathroom with shower and bath plus separate toilet
• Established hills gardens with rhododendrons and camellias
• Beautiful tree ferns and prolific birdlife
• Firepit zone
• Double carport
• Additional driveway parking for multiple vehicles
• Space for trailer or caravan parking
• Ducted heating
• Outstanding opportunity to renovate, modernise and add value
• Ideal first home or family foothills haven
• Easy walk to cafés, boutique shopping, school and village amenities


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Type

House

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

1

Parkings

2

Area

2,536 m²