19 Gongflers Dr, Bend Of Islands is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1970. The property has a land size of 9413m2 and floor size of 225m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2023.
Discover the magic of one of the Yarra Valley's hidden wonderlands and design ingenuity at its most magnificent, with this 2.3 acre approx. sanctuary in Bend of Islands.
Residing in the Shire of Nillumbik, 30 kilometres north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, the vast environmental living zone in which this property sits, allows residents to be at one with nature and the native fauna that inhabit it. Overlooking Mount Lofty beyond the iconic Yarra River; immersive treed scenery and the soothing sound of streaming water envelope the property, which features an extensively renovated home with a design by local architect, Ross Henry. Reimagined for the modern family, the home is one that melds into its surrounds; pairing flair and function in a split-level format that invites the outdoors in.
The home's main level is highlighted by vaulted ceilings with clerestory windows and custom cabinetry with repurposed hardwood benches. The star attraction is the spacious living and dining room that opens via twin sliding stacker doors to an impressive entertaining deck. The central kitchen caters to the gourmet chef. It is equipped with Miele and Qasair appliances, a breakfast island and an extensive amount of soft-close cupboard and drawer storage. Separate parent's and children's sleeping wings composed of four big, robed bedrooms, a luxurious en-suite and family bathroom complement the main level.
The ground floor of the home is perfectly set up for recreation, entertainment or guest stays. It contains a rumpus, a spa bathroom, a laundry, a mudroom, an under-stair cupboard and access to the property's vast grounds complete with real and synthetic turf areas and a treetop-backed solar-heated swimming pool with an accompanying gazebo.
Fully kitted-out with a list of quality inclusions and providing the perfect setting for endless recreation and entertaining, this rare property promises a life of luxury and seclusion.
* 2.3 acre approx. property fronted by the Yarra River
* Bespoke residence with double insulation and windows, heating and cooling, solar power and hot water
* Solar-heated swimming pool with an accompanying gazebo
* Edible garden with fruit trees and vegetable beds
* Double carport
* Large shed with power, built-in shelving and a rear wash trough
* Three water tanks (67,500 litres total) with pumps plus a permit to extract river water
* An easy commute to the townships and amenities of Kangaroo Ground, Warrandyte, Yarra Glen, Eltham and Diamond Creek
Terms: 10% deposit, balance 60/90 days
The size of Bend Of Islands is approximately 6.3 square kilometres. It has 6 parks covering nearly 1.8% of total area. The population of Bend Of Islands in 2011 was 280 people. By 2016 the population was 279 showing a population decline of 0.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Bend Of Islands is 40-49 years. Households in Bend Of Islands are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Bend Of Islands work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 83.6% of the homes in Bend Of Islands were owner-occupied compared with 89.2% in 2016..
Bend Of Islands has 131 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Bend Of Islands have seen a 16.98% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 70.98% increase. As at 31 October 2024:
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