71 Sweeneys Lane, Eltham is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom House with 6 parking spaces and was built in 1980. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2025. There are other 5 bedroom House sold in Eltham in the last 12 months.
In one of Elthams most prized locations and set on a gently sloping 3-acre allotment, few homes can match the generosity of space and warm appeal of this mid-century home c1966; boasting large floor-to-ceiling windows and doors that take full advantage of the exquisite gardens and provide a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.
The scale of the living areas will surprise and delight you, featuring a capacious lounge room highlighted by a woodfire, balcony access and alluring views of the pool; alongside a sunny reading nook and a multi-purpose/theatre room with bathroom facilities that service the pool.
Step through to a home office with access to the garden, a central dining area with an entertainers bar and a practical timber kitchen with oodles of storage space. Well-zoned accommodation comprises the two bedrooms towards the front (master with large WIR), serviced by two spotless bathrooms; whilst in a separate wing, discover a fabulous self-contained studio with two more bedrooms, kitchen laundry and large living area with a separate entry - making it the ideal choice for teenagers, guests, in-law accommodation or even Airbnb with its resort-style facilities!
Head downstairs to a huge games room/home office featuring a cosy potbelly stove and bathroom, incredible under house storage, a large workshop and a separate garden shed. Outdoors, the large solar heated pool and spa take righteous centre stage, accompanied by an open-air deck, paved alfresco zone with a barbeque and beautifully landscaped gardens that lead to a floodlit tennis court and a custom-designed clubhouse featuring a mansard roof.
An extensive list of extras includes an automatic front gate, ducted heating/vacuuming, evaporative cooling, split system a/c, 130,000L water tank, drying cupboard, large sheds, enclosed veggie garden, fruit trees and a 4-car carport. Exceptionally located a short walk from Main Yarra Trail and the river, with close proximity to Monsalvat, Eltham Village, Eltham Primary and High Schools (both zoned), bus and train services, sports and recreational facilities.
The size of Eltham is approximately 16.6 square kilometres. It has 55 parks covering nearly 15.2% of total area. The population of Eltham in 2016 was 18314 people. By 2021 the population was 18847 showing a population growth of 2.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Eltham is 50-59 years. Households in Eltham are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Eltham work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 86.10% of the homes in Eltham were owner-occupied compared with 85.50% in 2016.
Eltham has 8,626 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Eltham have seen a 13.48% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 9.23% increase. As at 31 March 2026:
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