43 Joan Avenue

Ferntree Gully VIC 3156

Nestled behind its enchanting white picket fence, this character-rich cottage-style home blends timeless charm with an exciting sense of possibility. From its sweet weatherboard façade to the garden gate that draws you in, it’s the kind of place that whispers “welcome home” before you’ve even stepped inside. But the real delight? The unexpectedly expansive backyard that reveals itself only once you’re through the front door - a lush, leafy sanctuary hidden behind the cottage silhouette. Inside, high ceilings stretch above polished timber floors and sunlight spills through generous windows, creating an uplifting canvas for your family's story to unfold.

The central living area opens directly to a lavish alfresco deck, complete with an outdoor kitchen ready for BBQs, family celebrations and an extension of your living space in the warmer months. You’ll love the banquette-style dining nook - cosy, clever, and brimming with storage - and the country-style kitchen with timber-topped benches and gleaming stainless-steel oven/cooktop. It’s all effortlessly connected, encouraging slow mornings, communal laughter, and everything in between.

Three generously sized bedrooms all feature robes (two with full-height built-ins), while the modern bathroom and thoughtfully designed laundry (with access to a second rear deck) ensure daily comfort is served with style. Outside, the backyard is a true showstopper - nearly half an acre of green space with a cubby house, monkey bars, and a whimsical bridge for the kids. A large shed on a brick base, smaller garden shed, plus a huge under-house storage/workshop area gives tradies, tinkerers and dreamers room to do what they love.

Whether you imagine adding a tradie-friendly shed/barn, granny flat (STCA), planting veggie beds, collecting fresh eggs via some chooks, creating some mountain bike magic or simply enjoying the abundant room for adventure, this is a property that delivers scope in spades. With two driveways, side gate access, and driveable clearance from front to back, it’s rare to find a block so beautifully balanced between lifestyle and flexibility. There's also ducted heating, fans, plus a split system for comfort, and endless reasons to fall in love.

Tucked away in a peaceful foothills pocket with state forest only streets away, you're also just minutes from Ferntree Gully and Boronia Train Stations, shops, supermarkets, local cafés, theatres, and reputable schools including Ferntree Gully North Primary and St Joseph's College. With buses, walking tracks, and Westfield Knox nearby - and EastLink access in easy reach - this location wraps serenity and convenience into one.

Property Specifications:
3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, polished timber floors, high ceilings, large covered deck with outdoor kitchen, country kitchen with timber benches & stainless steel appliances, dining nook with built-in storage, modern bathroom with bath & shower, laundry with access to second deck, cubby house, ducted heating, split system, two driveways, off street parking for multiple cars, side gate access, big shed (concrete slab), garden shed, vast under-house workshop/storage, 1600m² (approx.) block.

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