13 Yarraford Avenue, Alphington, Vic 3078

Positioned on the high side of the street and completely private this elevated single level 3 bedroom family home is situated within the unique and historically significant Rudder Grange riverside area of Alphington only 8kms from the city.


Built along one half of a deep block with a tranquil garden occupying the other half this superb family home is flooded with natural light from windows high in the roofline and in the main living space. Polished timber flooring immediately creates a warm ambience on entry and defines the casual living and dining space from the carpeted formal living/dining room which also features a reverse cycle air conditioning unit.
The spacious master bedroom is set to the rear and features both walk-in and built-in wardrobes and ensuite with rain shower head. A second bedroom at the front also features a walk-in robe and ensuite with rain shower head while the third bedroom has built-in robes. The casual living/dining space with open fireplace looks out over the garden and is adjacent to the kitchen with stone bench tops, Studio Solari oven and Baumatic cooktop and integrated dishwasher, glass splash back and soft-close drawers. Also off this living space is a guest powder room with polished plaster and feature tiling walls and the laundry which could accommodate a shower to serve the third bedroom.

The garden offers a number of alfresco dining and relaxing options including timber decking, a paved BBQ area and an elevated and paved gazebo which overlooks a terraced river stone waterfall. A huge feature of the garden is a mature peppercorn tree which is listed with the City of Yarra as a Tree of Significance as it was planted by early settlers to this area.
Other features include a custom wrought iron front door, energy efficient ducted heating, LED lighting, garden shed and double auto garage which has a flat roof that could be converted into a front deck to take in the bush views. The property has the potential for further enhancement either through the addition of a second level or by making use of the elevated position and creating a second lower level (STCA).

While the riverside cul-de-sac location with its abundant birdlife, walking trails and bike tracks is the obvious drawcard of the location this property is close to shops, cafes, restaurants and train in Station Street, Fairfield, and offers a choice of schools including Fairfield Primary School, St Anthony's Primary School and Alphington Primary School all nearby. Other amenities and attractions within close proximity include Fairfield Park with its Boathouse and Tea Gardens, Darebin Park and Latrobe and Yarrabend Golf Clubs. The property also allows easy access to the Eastern Freeway and the CBD.

Yarraford Avenue and the natural, historical riverside area of Rudder Grange are unique to Melbourne, providing country living only 10mins from the city. This area is the traditional country of the Wurundjeri people and the last remnants of a sacred 'canoe tree' can still be seen at Rudder Grange.
Family picnics and neighbourhood parties are often enjoyed in this bush land setting. Each morning we wake to the songs of finches, parrots, magpies, honeyeaters, kookaburras and many other birds, all this only 8kms from the CBD. This area, and in particular Yarraford Avenue, is often featured in real estate articles.
It has been mentioned in 'The Age Property Guide' as one of the best streets in Melbourne and is one of its best kept secrets.