411 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Sassafras is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1895. The property has a land size of 8563m2 and floor size of 503m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2022.
Since 1895 resplendent "Rostrevor" has been the cornerstone of the Dandenong Ranges landscape. Set on over 2 acres of lush natural landscape and occupying a prominent corner site atop Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, this home has been held by the same family for over 60 years and piqued the curiosity of passersby for generations.
This architectural achievement, only available for private inspection to vetted buyers, offers a once-in-lifetime opportunity to enter the history books. Boasting a bountiful 26 rooms and heritage noting, not listing, imagination is the only limitation here. With an enduring legacy from guest house to 6 apartments to a single family dwelling, this latest chapter will be an exciting undertaking for fortunate new owners.
Meandering pathways lead past the street-level double garage with ornate bargeboards into your own private oasis. Tucked within the treeferns, the columned portico entry with ornate penny tiles steps into the foyer with rich timber accents. From here, the floorplan branches to the formal lounge with exquisite archways and 9 further rooms that can be configured to your liking. Comprising bedrooms, workshops, and a shared bathroom, what was once the guest accommodation can now evolve to its latest incarnation.
On the upper level, the enclosed verandah frames a beautiful lounge with exquisite leadlight, a formal dining area with French doors, and the classic kitchen at the heart of the home. Intertwined for an intimate feel and adorned with wallpaper, ceiling roses, picture rails, and picturesque outlooks, exploring this residence is an experience that will not be forgotten. Accentuated by a main bedroom with ensuite and glorious bay window dressing table, and one more level with retreat and 2 further bedrooms upstairs, this property is a treasure chest of tremendous proportions.
An inspiration for imaginative buyers, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become the caretakers for this compelling residence. Only serious buyers will be shown through this exclusive property, therefore, prompt enquiry is advised.
- A revered slice of Dandenong Ranges history on over 2 lush acres
- 3 stories of living space and flexible bedrooms, office spaces, and workshops
- Glorious formal lounge on the ground floor with ornate archways
- Main floor formal dining and living area with exquisite leadlight
- Top floor retreat with rich timber ceilings and gabled dormer balcony
- Street level double garage with bargeboard accents
- Several sheds and outbuildings
- Ultra-private landscape with large level lawn
The size of Sassafras is approximately 4.7 square kilometres. It has 12 parks covering nearly 83.7% of total area. The population of Sassafras in 2011 was 1,148 people. By 2016 the population was 1,055 showing a population decline of 8.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Sassafras is 40-49 years. Households in Sassafras are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Sassafras work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 88.8% of the homes in Sassafras were owner-occupied compared with 90.4% in 2016.
Sassafras has 509 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Sassafras have seen a 33.26% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 63.05% increase. As at 31 October 2024:
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