19 Gongflers Drive, Bend Of Islands, VIC, 3097, Australia

Discover the magic of one of the Yarra Valley's hidden wonderlands and design ingenuity at its most magnificent, with this 2.3 acre approx. sanctuary in Bend of Islands.

Residing in the Shire of Nillumbik, 30 kilometres north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, the vast environmental living zone in which this property sits, allows residents to be at one with nature and the native fauna that inhabit it. Overlooking Mount Lofty beyond the iconic Yarra River; immersive treed scenery and the soothing sound of streaming water envelope the property, which features an extensively renovated home with a design by local architect, Ross Henry. Reimagined for the modern family, the home is one that melds into its surrounds; pairing flair and function in a split-level format that invites the outdoors in.

The home's main level is highlighted by vaulted ceilings with clerestory windows and custom cabinetry with repurposed hardwood benches. The star attraction is the spacious living and dining room that opens via twin sliding stacker doors to an impressive entertaining deck. The central kitchen caters to the gourmet chef. It is equipped with Miele and Qasair appliances, a breakfast island and an extensive amount of soft-close cupboard and drawer storage. Separate parent's and children's sleeping wings composed of four big, robed bedrooms, a luxurious en-suite and family bathroom complement the main level.

The ground floor of the home is perfectly set up for recreation, entertainment or guest stays. It contains a rumpus, a spa bathroom, a laundry, a mudroom, an under-stair cupboard and access to the property's vast grounds complete with real and synthetic turf areas and a treetop-backed solar-heated swimming pool with an accompanying gazebo.

Fully kitted-out with a list of quality inclusions and providing the perfect setting for endless recreation and entertaining, this rare property promises a life of luxury and seclusion.

* 2.3 acre approx. property fronted by the Yarra River
* Bespoke residence with double insulation and windows, heating and cooling, solar power and hot water
* Solar-heated swimming pool with an accompanying gazebo
* Edible garden with fruit trees and vegetable beds
* Double carport
* Large shed with power, built-in shelving and a rear wash trough
* Three water tanks (67,500 litres total) with pumps plus a permit to extract river water
* An easy commute to the townships and amenities of Kangaroo Ground, Warrandyte, Yarra Glen, Eltham and Diamond Creek

Terms: 10% deposit, balance 60/90 days