A fully renovated five-bedroom home in Forestdale is on the market, offering a blend of modern luxury and acreage living.
Located at 71 Scribner Avenue, the property features a self-contained granny flat, multiple living spaces, and a newly asphalted driveway leading to a large shed, making it ideal for families, hobbyists, or those running a home business.
The home has undergone a complete transformation, boasting fresh paint, new flooring, and sleek, contemporary bathrooms fitted with high-end fixtures.
The outdoor entertaining areas have also been upgraded, with tiled spaces extending from the home to create a seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
A standout feature is the in-ground pool, offering a private retreat for relaxation or entertainment.
The acreage block ensures ultimate privacy, allowing homeowners to enjoy the best of both spacious living and modern convenience.
Sales agent Conor Lynch from Harcourts Connections Forest Lake said the owners have put significant investment into the home to bring it to its current standard.
“He (the owner) did all that work himself,” he said.
“The pool, the granny flat, the shed, the new asphalt on the driveway – it’s all new as well.”
Mr Lynch said the granny flat is a great option for a family with a teenager looking for their own space.
“The granny flat is seperate from the property and has a kitchen and a bathroom,” he said.
“There’s room for a mattress on the loft as well, making it the perfect teenager retreat.”
He said the shed is one of the key features that makes the property stand out.
“The biggest selling point for me is the shed. It’s a bloody big shed,” he said.
“To replace that, or do something like that yourself, you’re looking at well over $200,000. Because it’s self contained it’s perfect for someone with a business like a mechanic where you can work from home and don’t have to worry about leasing a workshop elsewhere.”
Mr Lynch said the Forestdale market has seen a rise in demand in recent years, with prices increasing significantly.
“It’s definitely gotten more interest over the last two years, especially with price points going up exponentially in the area,” he said.
“You wouldn’t be able to get anything under $1.3 million now, to be honest. Eight months ago, you could have bought something for a million dollars.”
He said while days on market are getting longer, the strong demand and rising prices mean sellers are aiming for premium returns on their properties.
