71-75 Merrill Crescent

Warranwood VIC 3134

Showcasing breathtaking panoramic views across lush native bushland, this enchanting family home is offered for the first time in over 30 years. Boasting exceptional tranquility on 1.21 acres of private garden grounds, and backing directly onto Jumping Creek, the property hosts a regular array of wildlife including echidnas, wallabies, and colourful native birdlife. Featuring three spacious separate living areas alongside an elevated entertainers deck, the home presents an exceptional layout for growing families in a tightly-held neighbourhood, with strong future scope for subdivision if desired (STCA).Poised just metres from Warranwood Reserve, and a short seven-minute stroll from buses to Eastland, Ringwood Station, Yarra Valley Grammar and Luther College, the home is also within walking or cycling distance of Warranwood General Store Caf, Warranwood Primary School, and Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School. McAdam Square shops and Jefferies Providore are a quick five-minute drive away, while Eastland Shopping Centre, Croydon Station and EastLink are also close by.Framed by a wisteria-draped pergola at the entry, the home welcomes guests into a generous family room with an inviting open fireplace. A spacious separate formal living and dining room showcases a soaring cathedral ceiling, creating a stunning sense of space and light within the home.At the rear, an elevated undercover deck includes ample space for relaxed alfresco entertaining, and captures truly magnificent uninterrupted views across native treetops and the Jumping Creek gully. The sprawling private backyard offers a haven for kids play and exploration, featuring established cottage gardens with colourful roses and camelias, sunny vegetable beds, and mature citrus trees. Set at the heart of a lush bushland corridor, the gardens also provide a retreat for visiting native wildlife.An expansive country-style kitchen includes a large casual dining area, classic hardwood benchtops, an island breakfast bar, abundant cabinetry, and quality stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, a 900mm gas cooktop, and dual DeLonghi electric ovens.The master bedroom comprises a walk-in wardrobe and an airy ensuite, while a second ensuite bedroom is set alongside a private study / library space. Two additional bedrooms are each equipped with built-in wardrobes, and are complemented by a secluded study with a daybed, plus a central bathroom with a convenient separate toilet.Recessed on the lower level, a spacious rumpus room flows out through French doors to the backyard, ideally laid out for harmonious multi-generational living and entertaining. The lower level also includes a substantial powered workshop and under-house storage area.Featuring gas ducted heating, split system air conditioning and gleaming Tasmanian oak hardwood floors, the home also includes a two large carports plus abundant additional off-street parking, with ample space for a boat or caravan.With NRZ1 zoning and a DD01 overlay, the property has the additional benefit of potential two-lot subdivision (STCA), with a minimum lot size of 2000sqm.Disclaimer: The information contained herein has been supplied to us and is to be used as a guide only. No information in this report is to be relied on for financial or legal purposes. Although every care has been taken in the preparation of the above information, we stress that particulars herein are for information only and do not constitute representation by the Owners or Agent.