Forest-side living: 8 Matlock Court, Eynesbury, 3338

8 Matlock Court, Eynesbury, 3338 (Photo supplied)

Backing on to one of the few remaining pockets of grey box forest in the state, this flawlessly presented house on about 700 square metres has the kind of good looks and open-plan layout valued by today’s families.

The property is also a good prospect for downsizers and retirees looking for low-maintenance grounds and life in a quiet village where the monthly farmers’ market is a big event, the golf course attracts premium tournaments and Eynesbury Homestead is a community hub.

8 Matlock Court, Eynesbury, 3338

Entry – under a porch to sit and watch the world go by – is to a walkway with floorboards that flow into an open lounge room, past a powder room then through to the large, light-filled living domain with contemporary gas log fire.

Maintaining the consistent soft grey and white colour palette, the sleek kitchen has a stone-topped breakfast bench beneath smart pendant lights, tiled splashback, 900mm cooker, dishwasher and a big walk-in pantry.

Three grey-carpeted and fitted bedrooms and the main bathroom run from the front door down the eastern side, while the main bedroom off the living hub has a walk-in wardrobe and stylish en suite, as well as a glass slider to the covered alfresco area at the back.

The backyard, with a wrought-iron gate into the forested area, is entirely laid with loose pebbles, evoking the feel of a Japanese zen garden.

This move-in-ready place has ducted heating, solar hot water and a remote-controlled double garage with internal access via the laundry.

Exford Primary School is an eight-minute trip, the heart of Melton 15 or less.

8 Matlock Court, Eynesbury, 3338 (Photo supplied)
8 Matlock Court, Eynesbury, 3338 (Photo supplied)
8 Matlock Court, Eynesbury, 3338 (Photo supplied)
8 Matlock Court, Eynesbury, 3338 (Photo supplied)
8 Matlock Court, Eynesbury, 3338 (Photo supplied)
8 Matlock Court, Eynesbury, 3338 (Photo supplied)
 8 Matlock Court, Eynesbury, 3338 (Photo supplied)
8 Matlock Court, Eynesbury, 3338 (Photo supplied)