127 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road

Ferny Creek VIC 3786

40 years ago, Knox worked hand-in-hand with Serendip's original owners to create this intriguing and inventive home ... with absolute respect for its unspoilt panoramas stretching from the Bellarine Peninsula to the upper reaches of The Yarra and spectacular sunsets over the You Yangs. Could you ever have dreamed of living amongst the sheer beauty and serenity of The Dandenongs while claiming views of Port Philip Bay as your very own? A rare opportunity to experience this captivating property and experience the wonderful connection with nature with walls of glass and earthy mediums, is proudly offered.
In private seclusion, Serendip rests into the landscape on almost 2 acres at the end of a lengthy sealed driveway entered through grand wrought iron gates. Surrounded by landscaped gardens and meandering pathways, the home extends over 3 fascinating levels of multi-zoned living spaces and 4 zoned bedrooms. Originating around 9 telegraph poles, the custom-designed floorplan culminates in what Alistair Knox nicknamed 'The Great Hall' ... a spacious living and dining room with huge open fireplace, gazed down upon via an extensive upper-level gallery walk-way. Whilst the entire home features direct outdoor access from so many vantage points, this grand living room also spills outdoors to a large entertaining terrace and fernery. Every room is individual and impressively characterised by the architects signature and thoughtful improvements by Serendips 2 owners including-
* Private master bedroom with adjoining parents' retreat/study AND semi-ensuite.
* 2 children's/ guests bedrooms sharing full ensuite facilities.
* 4th ground-floor bedroom or executive study with the rich texture of naked Bluestone.
* Family room opening to wrap-around deck with those stunning bay views.
* Gourmet Tasmanian Oak kitchen with Granite benchtops and top-shelf stainless steel appliances.
* 3rd family bathroom with polished Red Gum vanity and Japanese-style bath set below a large picture window.
* Enormous underhouse workshop with potential to convert to rumpus/garage.
* 2 internal staircases; hydronic heating; almost 9000 litres rainwater storage (plus mains)
Experience the captivating views and seclusion of this iconic property to appreciate true hills living at its finest.

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