8 Burke Road North, Ivanhoe East VIC 3079

What we love about this home:
When we bought this property we planned to renovate, sell, buy land, design and build a new home. It soon became apparent that this property is exceptional. The location of adjacent buildings, orientation, the fall of the land and location of existing buildings on the property provide opportunities to blend internal and external areas whereby each living area extends into secluded courtyards.

To accommodate changing family needs, for 44 years we have renovated, relocated the kitchen several times, also the bathroom and built a self contained apartment rather than moving. It would be difficult to improve on the basic structure of this house which allows easy relocation and extension of rooms.The labour intensive component of landscaping has been done providing further opportunity for planting and lighting to provide an unmatched sense of space especially at night.

Burke Road North is not a hindrance. The property is separated from the road by a reserve with large trees, the house is elevated above and set back from the road. Importantly the property entrance and access to double garage plus space for another car is from quiet Gruyere Lane. Entry to south bound traffic is facilitated by a designated Left turn lane from the Boulevard and north and west travel is via traffic lights at McArthur Road. The property is a few doors from Yarra Parklands with walking trails to tennis courts, private and public golf courses, children’s playgrounds, Heide Gallery without the need to cross a road.

What we love about this suburb:
Ambience of a rural setting, friendly neighbours and community. Proximity to Yarra Parklands, CBD (approx.10km), Eastern freeway, Eastlink. Walking distance to Ivanhoe East Village, primary schools, buses to Grammar schools, secondary colleges, Melbourne and Latrobe universities.

Why we are selling: 
We are selling to downsize and move interstate.