9 Old Warrandyte Rd, Donvale is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1960. The property has a land size of 7295m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2021.
Entirely immersed amidst 7,312sqm of private tranquil forest grounds, this significant mid-century modern residence was designed and constructed c.1969 by iconic Melbourne builders H and M Sibbel. Impeccably presented and in stunningly preserved original condition, this notable architectural home offers thrilling scope for further sympathetic extension or update (STCA), presenting an exceptional opportunity for families seeking an impressive lifestyle retreat moments from urban amenities.
Immaculately maintained by a single owner, the home showcases heritage Daniel Robertson bricks with exposed interior walls, reclaimed roof slate flooring, prized Black Bean core timber veneer cabinetry, and soaring pitched timber lined ceilings with exposed Oregon beams and an historic SEC pole feature.
Accentuated by signature Sibbel double entry doors, the home flows through to an expansive open plan living and dining space featuring a full wall of continuous floor-to-ceiling glass panes, seamlessly integrating indoor and outdoor spaces for an enviable sense of immersion in the forest surrounds. A lofty ceiling with striking clerestory windows offers abundant natural morning sunlight, while the thoughtful orientation of the space bathes the room in gently filtered afternoon light.
Adjacent, a paved terrace and pergola present a superb space for entertaining against a verdant garden backdrop. Alive with vibrant birdsong and native wildlife, the expansive grounds encompass a lush established fernery, rose garden, colourful terraced garden beds, and an enchanting pine forest, gently carpeting the ground and offering exceptional acoustic insulation and privacy from the outside world.
With a garden outlook, the generous kitchen features ample Black Bean veneer cabinetry, wall ovens, a dishwasher and a breakfast bar, set alongside a skylit casual dining space opening directly out to the garden.
A secluded master suite comprises extensive built-in wardrobes and bookshelves, air conditioning, and an updated contemporary ensuite. Two further bedrooms are each equipped with built-in wardrobes, complemented by a sequestered home office / fourth bedroom with quality inbuilt cabinetry, a skylit central bathroom with bathtub and separate W/C, and a full laundry with outdoor access.
A 1971 log cabin-style shed offers an existing structure to adapt for a range of potential uses, with the thrilling opportunity to utilise existing Sibbel architectural plans for a billiard room, sauna and wine cellar of sympathetic design. Set well off the entry road via a lengthy tree-lined driveway, a double carport is adjacent to a lock-up storeroom.
In an outstanding family location within a greenbelt corridor of Melbourne's eastern suburbs, this landmark Sibbel residence is also within walking distance of Tunstall Square Shopping Centre and buses, and just moments from Donburn Primary, East Doncaster Secondary College, Carey Baptist Grammar School Donvale campus, Donvale Christian College and Whitefriars College.
The size of Donvale is approximately 11.7 square kilometres. It has 26 parks covering nearly 10.8% of total area. The population of Donvale in 2011 was 11,794 people. By 2016 the population was 12,340 showing a population growth of 4.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Donvale is 40-49 years. Households in Donvale are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Donvale work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 82.6% of the homes in Donvale were owner-occupied compared with 80.5% in 2016.
Donvale has 5,500 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Donvale have seen a 27.00% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 13.71% increase. As at 31 October 2024:
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