24 Barbers Road

Kalorama VIC 3766

Theres a moment when you step onto this property where the world feels pleasantly distant. Tucked into a beautifully established acre (approximately 3043 Sqm) garden in the Dandenong Ranges, this home offers the rare feeling of being completely immersed in nature while still being only minutes from cafs, schools and village life. Here, the outlook stretches across lush gardens to glimpses of Silvan Dam and the surrounding ranges, with birdsong providing the daily soundtrack.The setting feels wonderfully private, like your own botanical hideaway. Meandering stonewalled garden paths reveal pockets of flat lawn framed by flourishing camellias, rhododendrons, hydrangeas, Japanese maples and roses. Aromatic herbs - spearmint, rosemary and lavender - grow within easy reach of the kitchen, while a netted orchard enclosure protects figs and rare red-flesh apples. Climb the steps at the rear and youll discover one of the propertys most magical vantage points: a quiet perch where Silvan Dam glistens in the distance and the hills stretch toward the horizon.The home itself has been thoughtfully designed to invite the outdoors in. Walls of floor-skimming double-glazed glass create an uplifting sense of openness while ensuring comfort through every season. In winter the home remains cosy and warm, while summer breezes move easily through tilt-and-turn windows and shaded garden outlooks.Inside, three distinct living zones allow space for both gathering and retreat including a charming sitting nook offering perhaps the best seat in the house to watch small birds flitting through the native plantings.The modern kitchen balances style and practicality with generous bench space, plentiful storage and stainless-steel appliances including a 900mm SMEG cooker and dishwasher.At the entrance, a sunroom crowned by an atrium-style ceiling offers wonderful flexibility - currently used as a gym (equipment negotiable), it could equally become a parent retreat, creative studio or tranquil yoga space. Accommodation includes three bedrooms positioned across the home for privacy, including a main suite with walk-in robe and ensuite. A fourth bedroom or home office with two-way entry provides even more flexibility for working from home, therapy space or guest accommodation.Sustainability and comfort are equally well considered, with 28 solar panels and battery storage, stainless steel rainwater tanks with filtration system, composting, generator switch and full double glazing throughout.A sealed driveway leads to a double carport with additional parking and turning space, while a woodshed and garden infrastructure support the outdoor lifestyle.This is a property that rewards quiet observation. Sit still long enough and the landscape begins to speak - through birdsong, rustling leaves and the soft shimmer of distant water.At a glance:- Approximately 3043 Sqm ( acre) private lifestyle property with views to Silvan Dam and surrounding ranges- Beautifully established gardens featuring camellias, rhododendrons, hydrangeas, Japanese maples, roses and natives- Flat lawn pockets and terraced vantage point capturing spectacular dam and valley outlooks- Fruit orchard enclosure with figs and rare red-flesh apples plus herb garden including rosemary, lavender and spearmint- Home designed to maximise outlooks with walls of floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows- Three versatile living zones including family room, open-plan living with wood fire and garden-facing sitting nook with built-in desk- Modern kitchen with generous storage, 900mm SMEG cooker and dishwasher- Flexible atrium sunroom suitable for gym, retreat, studio or wellness space- Three bedrooms plus home office/fourth bedroom with two-way access- Main bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite- Timber floors, timber-lined ceilings and skylights throughout- Twenty eight solar panels with battery, rainwater tanks with filtration, compost system and generator switch- Ducted heating and full double glazing with tilt-and-turn windows for year-round comfort- Sealed driveway, double carport with turn bay, woodshed and ample off-street parking- Close to cafs, trails and schools including Mount Dandenong Primary, with easy access to Montrose, Mount Evelyn and Monbulk villagesDisclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition) Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal advice.