This original hills home on approximately 1 3/4 acres was built by the pioneering Dodd family and dates back to the early 1900s. The character has been maintained but with all the hard work done; rewired, re-plumbed, restumped and reroofed. As you meander along the path and onto the veranda you will be struck by a deep sense of peace and heart warming feeling that Allandayle embodies. Enter into the extra wide entry hall and at once feel as though you have been transported through time; with 12 foot ceilings, decorative cornices, ceiling panels and bosses, double hung sash windows as well as picture rails throughout. There are three bedrooms or two and a sunroom / office the choice is yours. Incorporating; a large formal lounge complete with window seat, decorative double glass doors and large open fire place; cosy dining room with open fireplace, leadlight windows and doors, original wood panelling, plate rails, timber drop down pew style seat and a wooden butler servery; and a timber kitchen with butlers pantry. The kitchen leads to a stone arched porch / alcove and back into the magnificent landscaped gardens for which Allandayle is renowned.
The extensive rock edged paths take you on a journey through approximately 1 1/4 acres of landscaped old world gardens planted with hedges, dry stone walls and rare Alpine, woodland bulbs and shrubs. It has been open to the public many times and Secret Gardens of the Dandenongs in 2012 and enjoys full sun all day long. There are even several flat grassed areas where you can enjoy a game of croquet or backyard cricket and one leading to a garden arbour walkway perfect for a wedding or two. Beyond the manicured gardens the remaining approximately 1/2 acre is natural bushland leading to Olinda Creek at its boundary. With 7 water tanks a total of 42 thousand litres capacity and a glasshouse where the current owners have raised many rare seeds from overseas this truly is a gardeners paradise.
There is also a single carport, separate single garage with office/studio attached, separate studio or workshop with leadlight windows and wood heater.
Here is a property with a story to tell – will you be the one to add to her pages?