8 Parkland Close, Frankston SouthVIC

Vast in scale, romantic in character, and privately set beyond a luscious street frontage of impressive hedging, this majestic four bedroom home is drenched in incredible history and rich architectural details. Originally built in 1879, ‘Hillside Lodge’ boasts an intricate balance of period features and contemporary design, inspiring an air of intimacy and whimsical romance across its expansive 3,197sqm (approx.) allotment.

Embracing vignettes of thriving greenery, bask in the seclusion of this timeless weatherboard home, cocooned in expansive north-facing gardens with in-ground solar heated pool and spa, with paved areas designed for entertaining. The central entrance underpins a divine sense of light and space and custom parquetry flooring encourages exploration across a layout destined for entertaining. The light-filled ‘winter lounge’ includes a stone fireplace for warm gatherings. The family living and dining seamlessly opens across a stone-topped kitchen with modern appliances and scullery.

Establishing family flexibility, accommodation presents with a private master suite inclusive of built-in robes and ensuite with claw-foot bath, before two further bedrooms and renovated bathroom, wrap the rear courtyard/fire pit area, delivering tranquil garden views at all times. Bright breezy spaces continue, unveiling home office, combined family bathroom and laundry, and attic-style fourth bedroom revealing stunning bay vistas and ample storage.

The compelling curation of character-filled functionality extends outside, as alfresco dining complete with pizza oven sits back-dropped by stunning gardens braced by a glorious historic Elm Tree that lights up as the sun sets. Expanding across a newly resurfaced full-size tennis court, find yourself lost amongst the beauty, before access to the extended dual lock-up garage/workshop confirms functionality.

Explore a flourishing landscape enchanted by the constant evolution of natural wonder and rich history, whilst positioned only moments from Mount Eliza Village and pristine coastlines. This family home also resides in the Frankston High School and Derinya Primary School zone for 2023 as well as being only a short drive to prestigious education schools Peninsula Grammar and Toorak College.