23 Forest Dr, Somerville is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1990. The property has a land size of 788m2 and floor size of 155m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2020.
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This is a craftsman-built Edwardian design home, constructed for discerning owners who are seeking a bespoke oasis minutes to town, schools and the station. Set on an idyllic 792sqm (approx.) allotment backing onto the Yumarrala Wetlands.
An exquisite period facade adds enchanting street appeal to a prized quiet corner position featuring lake views and just one adjoining neighbour.
The tranquil outlook from a large undercover entertaining deck, provides a safe and fully fenced generous garden for children and pets to play.
Formal and informal living rooms offer a selection of spaces to relax including an open-plan kitchen, dining and family room with rich Spotted Gum floors throughout.
Period fittings and fixtures affirm the quality and attention to detail throughout, from period lights and switches to period tiling in the main bathroom, toilet and laundry, stained glass windows, decorative cornices and a cast iron claw foot bath.
An impressive master suite sets the scene with a luxurious walk-in robe/dressing room and a full sized ensuite finished with marble and an oversized shower.
Stainless steel appliances adorn a light-filled kitchen featuring a pressed metal splashback, a 900mm Omega cooker and an Asko dishwasher.
Other highlights include ducted heating, split system cooling, a 3rd toilet in the laundry, high 9-foot ceilings, alfresco sun blinds and remote double garage. There is a large integrated workshop that could be easily converted to a home office or children's retreat. Both front and rear gardens are irrigated and there is a 6.3 kw solar system.
Wake to the musical sounds of birdlife and unwind in a beautifully positioned and immaculate family home.
FEATURES
Picturesque 792sqm (approx) allotment backing onto the Yumarrala Wetlands
Prized corner position featuring lake views and just one adjoining neighbour
Craftsman-built 3-bedroom Edwardian-style weatherboard residence
Immaculate throughout with exceptional character and period detail
Walk to Somerville Rise Primary School and Somerville Secondary College
Tranquil setting with abundant birdlife
2 living rooms including a formal lounge and an open-plan kitchen, dining and family room
Kitchen with a pressed metal splashback, a 900mm Omega cooker and an Asko dishwasher
Minutes to town, schools and the station
Impressive master suite with a walk-in robe/dressing room and a double-vanity ensuite
Large undercover entertaining deck
Weatherboard faade with turned posts, finials, decorative timber fretwork and a veranda
Premium period lights and switches, period tiling in the main bathroom, toilet and laundry
Stained glass windows, Dado walls, decorative cornices, cast iron claw foot bath
Ducted heating, split system cooling
Remote double garage with a large integrated workshop
6.3 kw solar system and Irrigated front and rear gardens
The size of Somerville is approximately 38.4 square kilometres. It has 30 parks covering nearly 5.7% of total area. The population of Somerville in 2016 was 11336 people. By 2021 the population was 11767 showing a population growth of 3.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Somerville is 50-59 years. Households in Somerville are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Somerville work in a trades occupation.In 2021, 79.80% of the homes in Somerville were owner-occupied compared with 77.30% in 2016.
Somerville has 5,875 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Somerville have seen a 34.44% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 30.40% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
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