For Sale963 Frankston Flinders Road, Somerville
Idyllic Family Lifestyle Sanctuary - EOI Close Tues 18th Feb Unless Sold Prior
Showcasing a rare opportunity to indulge in a sustainable rural lifestyle within walking distance to town, this immaculately presented and meticulously maintained Somerville property will captivate with its charming four-bedroom plus study family home, a multi-use studio, a productive vegetable garden, greenhouse, chicken coop, orchard and pony paddock on almost two acres of land.
An automated gate opens to a long driveway and turning circle in front of the classic single-level brick Edwardian-inspired home, custom-built just ten years ago. Timber fretwork and high ceilings underscore the heritage charm, while hardwood flooring flows through the central hallway that leads to the expansive light-filled open-plan living zone. Exemplifying the utmost in grand country house style, the gleaming oversized kitchen has a Westinghouse free-standing cooker, a Bosch dishwasher, and the picture window above the sink frames bucolic outlooks across neighbouring horse paddocks. Glass sliding doors open to an undercover alfresco deck, ideal for sundowner drinks with glowing sky views across the tranquil landscape, and the rear alfresco entertaining terrace is covered by a timber pergola, perfectly positioned to watch children and pets at play in the sprawling fully-fenced grounds or to admire the produce growing in the vegetable gardens and on the orchard trees including cherries, apples and quinces. The main bedroom is positioned at the front of the house with elegant garden outlooks. It has a walk-in-robe and double-shower ensuite with twin vanities and heated towel rails, while another three good-sized bedrooms, all with fitted robes, and the main bathroom with a built-in tub are zoned in the rear wing. There is a double garage with an automated door and internal access, while a separate studio, with shower ensuite and kitchenette, offers choices for multi-generational accommodation or for running a home-based business.
Additional features include split system heating/cooling, gas ducted heating, rooftop solar panels (5 kW), a septic system connected to a worm farm for sustainable irrigation, and parking bays for caravans or boats. Enjoy the space and serenity of semi-rural living just 800-metres to Somerville town centre, and only a couple minutes from the Peninsula freeway, on a reduced speed section of road, opposite the under-construction extension of the Peninsula walking/cycling trail between Somerville and Baxter.
