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265-269 Glenfern Road
Upwey VIC 3158

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 226m2
Land area: 3864m2
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Property Details for 265-269 Glenfern Rd, Upwey

265-269 Glenfern Rd, Upwey is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1860. The property has a land size of 3864m2 and floor size of 226m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2022.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1860
Floor Size
226m2
Land Size
3864m2
Local Government
Yarra Ranges
Lot/Plan
CP108125

Last Listing description (November 2022)

Presenting a rare opportunity to become the new custodians of an iconic landmark property with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Eloera with its glorious gables and elaborate fretwork, is reminiscent of an old English country house - its heritage significance positions it as one of the most endearing buildings in the Shire. With modern updates sympathetic to the era, Eloera is an elegant and comfortable sanctuary delivering first-class family lifestyle appeal. A wonderful preservation of its characterful past is beautifully captured and set upon a glorious hills flat acre with pool on highly prized Glenfern Road. Set amongst glorious, lush gardens that greet you at every turn with stunning northern views of the ridgeline, this character abode positioned opposite a green wedge locale evokes a feeling of serenity and secluded ambience, yet you are well connected to Burwood Highway and Eastlink, Wellington Road, a plethora of quality schools, buses and train. You can also embrace all the lifestyle benefits of this wonderful location knowing you are minutes from great restaurants and cafes, galleries, cinema, National Parks and walking trails.

The home showcases a flexible floorplan highlighted by a grand double-sided fireplace made from handmade bricks and hearth tiles. A lavish lounge/dining room is introduced by a welcoming entrance hall with gleaming polished floors flowing under high ceilings.

The meals zone is adjacent to the elegant provincial style kitchen with an island breakfast bench, stainless-steel appliances including Smeg 900mm induction oven/cooktop with French doors to the terrace whilst a decadent timber panelled family room with alluring bay window room reflects a distinct cigar room feel and is perfect for a night cap or cosy nights in.

All the family is catered for with four bedrooms plus study area serviced by two updated bathrooms. Upstairs the high-pitched roof creates two attic rooms with dormer window nests perfect as a fourth bedroom and/or teen retreat.

The splendid allotment is a garden lovers dream featuring curated spaces that transform throughout the seasons awash with all the classics including azaleas, rhododendrons, camelias, hydrangeas, salvias, magnolias, boronia, lavender and roses. Blankets of sunny lush lawn are framed by established maple, ash and peppercorn trees, vegetable plots with summer fruits including figs, feijoa, apple, lime, lemon, apricot, cherry and pomegranate with an avenue of daffodils and silver birches adding a magical touch.

The inviting centrepiece is a large salt chlorinated pool which has been recently resurfaced with a pergola adjoining and ready for you to enjoy this summer. Host friends and family poolside as you entertain on the flagstone terrace with built-in barbeque or enjoy a moment of quietude on the private alfresco off the lounge framed by the canopy of an ornamental grapevine. There is space for everyone and every occasion and a different vista depending on the season.

Eloera was originally a farmhouse built on 300 acres in Upwey in the 1860s, originally named View Hill Farm. The home was transformed into a guest house accompanying a 9-hole golf course that was built on the grounds and was also home to the first telegraph that ran to the house and served as the local post office. Eloera was later owned by YWCA who held their annual conventions in the grounds. The home was eventually renovated to its current footprint sitting on a 1-acre allotment with pool and extensive manicured gardens and significant trees added. The home is of local historic significance because it was built by one of the area's selectors and represents the development of tourism in the area as well as being an example of a largely intact nineteenth century gothic homestead.

More to Love:
Multiple finials and casement windows adding classic allure.
Home office or study to embrace the work from home trend.
Built-in bar (originally used as the local post office).
Double garage with loft storage to keep life clutter free with the bonus of vast under roof storage (accessed from the attic).
Sweeping rose lined circular drive offering plenty of off-street parking for vehicles, caravans, trailers & boats.
Ducted heating and split system air-conditioning for seasonal comfort.
Veggie patches and 2 x rainwater tanks.
Freshly painted internally and externally.
Walking distance to Upwey South Kindergarten and Upwey South Primary School.

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Property History for 265-269 Glenfern Rd, Upwey, VIC 3158

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,760,000
14 Oct 2022
  • 14 Oct 2022
    Sold for $1,760,000
  • 06 Oct 2022
    Listed for Sale $1,490,000 - $1,639,000
  • 14 Apr 2011
    Sold for $861,500
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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 36.52% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 27.27% increase. As at 31 August 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Upwey is $897,479 while the median value for Units is $620,414.
  • Houses have a median rent of $620 while Units have a median rent of $383.
There are currently 21 properties listed for sale, and 1 property listed for rent in Upwey on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 97 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Upwey.

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