46 Lower Somerville Road
Somerville

Idyllically positioned on a perfectly level acre of sweeping, lush lawns and established gardens, this character rich four bedroom single-level brick family home offers inspiring options for multi-generational living or home-based business pursuits with a separate self-contained cottage, and a spacious, converted shed/studio.

A pair of ornate iron gates open to a long paved driveway with a double car port, plus a parking/turning bay in front of the custom built home that features Victorian-era inspired block brickwork, bay windows, and an undercover entry verandah. Inside, the contemporary, family friendly layout offers two living areas, a study or fourth bedroom, and a zoned main bedroom at the front with a bay windows, walk-in robe and spa ensuite. The other two robed bedrooms are positioned in the rear wing along with the main bathroom with built-in tub and walk in shower. The central farmhouse-style kitchen is equipped with a freestanding Emilia cooker and a dishwasher, while the main family living area features a cosy wood-fire heater and glass sliding doors open that open to the alfresco patio and expansive rear lawn, edged with beautiful well-established trees.

The charming self-contained timber cottage has a loft, accessed via pull-down ladder, a kitchenette, bedroom and shower ensuite, while the spacious converted shed/studio, with plumbing and power, lends itself to a variety of uses including teenage accommodation, or running a home-based business. Additional features include split system heating/cooling (in main house, cottage & shed), and water tanks.

Set on 4048 square metres* (one acre), the property is positioned less than a five minute drive to local Somerville shops, schools and services, with easy freeway access for non-peak travel to the CBD in around 50 minutes. Private secondary schooling options in the area include Flinders Christian College, Padua College Mornington and Tyabb, Balcombe Grammar Mount Martha, and Mount Eliza’s Toorak College and Peninsula Grammar, with school bus stops close by. A host of celebrated attractions are nearby, with world-class wineries, beaches and hot springs all within easy reach.