53 Murray Rd, Croydon is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1960. The property has a land size of 1122m2 and floor size of 221m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2026. There are other 5 bedroom House sold in Croydon in the last 12 months.
Country Charm, Contemporary Family Luxury
Picture a summer afternoon with French doors flung open, children darting between the pool and lawn, something sizzling on the barbecue and friends gathered beneath festoon lights as daylight fades through the garden. Come winter, the mood shifts indoors to the glow of the Coonara, socks on warm French oak floors and slower evenings curled up in the lounge. Set on a generous acre (1122m approx.), this beautifully renovated Croydon weatherboard is designed around the rhythms of real family life, only considerably prettier.
Soft Dulux tones, plantation shutters and floaty linen sheers lend the interiors a relaxed modern-country elegance, while classic character and a thoughtful extension give everyone their own corner when they need it.
At the front, a formal lounge with a Coonara wood heater offers quieter moments - a zone that closes off entirely from the main living areas, handy when competing television choices become a household issue.
Further in, the home opens beneath dual skylights to a bright kitchen, dining and living domain where family life converges. The stone kitchen centres on a generous island bench, with a 900mm gas cooktop, dishwasher, herringbone splashback and butler's pantry handling everything from rushed breakfasts to Christmas lunch. Open the servery and pass drinks straight out to the deck.
The main living zone extends outdoors to a covered entertaining deck, where an outdoor fan keeps summer gatherings comfortable year-round. Beyond, a sparkling salt-chlorinated, solar-heated pool takes centre stage, framed by established gardens and a broad sweep of lawn, where a cubby, sandpit and built-in trampoline create the kind of backyard childhood memories are made in.
Five robed bedrooms include a light-filled main suite with dual-aspect windows, walk-in robe and ensuite. Both bathrooms feature rain showers and floating vanities with above-mount marble basins, while the family bathroom adds a deep soaking bath for those evenings when five minutes of peace feels positively luxurious.
On the practical side: a three-car garage with workshop benching, drive-through trailer access and a lockable office or gym on its own split system, plus electric gates, extra parking and two charming weatherboard sheds.
With Ainslie Park, schools and Burnt Bridge shops within walking distance, and Croydon Central and Eastland just minutes away, this is a home where everyday life gets a little more beautiful - and weekends have very good reason to stay home.
At a Glance:
Fully renovated five-bedroom weatherboard home on approximately 1,122m
Modern-country interiors with French oak flooring and soft Dulux tones
Plantation shutters and linen sheers
Character faade with shingle roof detailing and striking stone entry
Formal lounge with Coonara wood heater
Built-in entry storage
Dual-skylit open-plan kitchen, dining and living zone
Stone kitchen with island breakfast bar, 900mm gas cooktop, electric oven and dishwasher
Generous butlers pantry + Servery to the outdoor entertaining deck
Covered deck with festoon lighting and outdoor fan
Salt-chlorinated, solar-heated inground pool
Established gardens with flat lawn, cubby, sandpit and built-in trampoline
Five robed bedrooms
Main suite with dual-aspect windows, walk-in robe and ensuite
Fully tiled family bathroom with deep soaking bath and rain shower
Elegant bathrooms with above-counter marble basins
Extensive built-in storage throughout
Two character weatherboard garden sheds
Three-car garage with workshop benching, drive-through roller door for trailer or camper access
Lockable home office or gym with split-system air conditioning
Electric gated entry and additional driveway parking
Refrigerated heating and cooling throughout
Concrete aggregate driveway
Extensive wood storage
Walk to Ainslie Park, Ainslie Parklands Primary, Melba College and Burnt Bridge shops
Minutes from Croydon Central and Eastland
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The size of Croydon is approximately 14.1 square kilometres. There are 52 parks, covering nearly 13.7% of the total area. The population of Croydon in 2016 was 26946 people. By 2021 the population was 28608 showing a population growth of 6.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Croydon is 30-39 years. Households in Croydon are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Croydon work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 69.80% of the homes in Croydon were owner-occupied compared with 70.10% in 2016.
Croydon has 16,073 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Croydon have seen a -9.45% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a 9.64% increase. As at 31 August 2026:
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