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229 Glenfern Road
Upwey VIC 3158

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 5
Floor area: 204m2
Land area: 11151m2
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Property Details for 229 Glenfern Rd, Upwey

229 Glenfern Rd, Upwey is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 5 parking spaces and was built in 1960. The property has a land size of 11151m2 and floor size of 204m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2017.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1960
Floor Size
204m2
Land Size
11151m2
Local Government
Yarra Ranges
Lot/Plan
91/LP11821

Last Listing description (March 2017)

Sick of the rat race? Got the urge to get back to nature and be self-sufficient yet remain in close proximity to Melbourne and all amenities? Then this is the property for you!
Idyllically located on Upweys most prestigious street and backing onto the meandering Ferny Creek, this gently sloping acreage with lots of north and west facing aspect provides an amazing lifestyle opportunity for one lucky purchaser, with plenty of room in the paddocks for veggies, chooks, alpacas, dogs, and still plenty of space left over to play cricket or kick the footy with the kids.

Perfectly positioned on the block is Forrest Lodge, an exquisitely unique Oregon log home, now renovated and updated from its feature part in 1948 Home Beautiful.
A charming family home that offers;
-4 great bedrooms (master with walk-in-robe)
-2 stylish bathrooms (main with spa bath)
-Expansive living zone with plenty of room for the lounge, pool table and toasty feature stone fire place
-Second living zone upstairs with gorgeous views
-Stunning kitchen with Belling Cooker, soft close drawers and Bosch dishwasher with servery through to a large formal dining area
-Phenomenal outdoor decking area with views across the land and pool
-Ducted gas heating with room isolation and excellent evaporative cooling system
-Lovely established gardens and sunny brick patio
An added bonus is the completely separate 2 bedroom weatherboard Dependent Persons Unit situated on its own fenced portion of the land. With spacious lounge, en suite effect, double glazed windows, air conditioning, wood heater, gas cooking, dishwasher and front verandah it provides the perfect retreat for a beloved family member (STCA). If not required as a residence, the DPU could be converted to a studio, home office with easy access and privacy from the main house (STCA).
There is heaps of shedding and car accommodation on site for tinkering/man cave, as well as plenty of water with large tanks used to flush toilets and wash clothes, plus dam at the back of the block.
Further quality inclusions; grand remote gates, circular driveway, grid interactive solar power, solar hot water service, underground power and gas, 42,000 litres (appx) of water tanks, chook run
All this located within close proximity of Upweys schools, shops and train station, easy access to Eastlink, major shopping centres, Dandenong Ranges National Park and Birdsland Reserve.
Although so close to Melbourne, this idyllic rural retreat could be in the middle of nowhere, but with all the amenities of urban living. Call now to secure your familys dream lifestyle today.
Please note: All property details shown are correct at time of publishing. Some properties may have been sold in the preceding 24 hours and we recommend that you confirm open for inspection times with the listing agent direct or the listing office.

Property History for 229 Glenfern Rd, Upwey, VIC 3158

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,210,000
17 Feb 2017
  • 17 Feb 2017
    Sold for $1,210,000
  • 11 Jan 2017
    Listed for Sale FOR SALE
  • 08 Oct 2016
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
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About Upwey 3158

The size of Upwey is approximately 6.2 square kilometres. It has 12 parks covering nearly 14.8% of total area. The population of Upwey in 2011 was 6,963 people. By 2016 the population was 6,648 showing a population decline of 4.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Upwey is 40-49 years. Households in Upwey are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Upwey work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 87.2% of the homes in Upwey were owner-occupied compared with 88.1% in 2016.

Upwey has 2,783 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Upwey have seen a 39.07% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 46.89% increase. As at 31 July 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Upwey is $904,569 while the median value for Units is $690,479.
  • Houses have a median rent of $575 while Units have a median rent of $383.
There are currently 13 properties listed for sale, and 1 property listed for rent in Upwey on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 96 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Upwey.

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