The two-hectare Chudleigh Park estate at 6 Chudleigh Crescent features a five-bedroom main residence and three self-contained cottages currently operating as short-term accommodation.
Located just 300 metres from Sassafras Village in Melbourne’s outer east, the property boasts its own waterfall, billabong, and sprawling native gardens surrounded by forest.
Current owners Shellie and John Reeve have meticulously redesigned the gardens since purchasing the property, creating a tranquil retreat that has attracted filmmakers and holiday-makers alike.
“I could see what I could do with it, I could sculpt it and put a lot of love into it,” Shellie Reeve told realestate.com.au.ย
“It’s quite breathtaking to sit on the various decks we have and look at the beauty of the views and the air is also very clean.”
The property’s natural beauty has made it a popular filming location, with the TV show Neighbours among those to have shot scenes there.
The main residence includes four living and dining zones, with all bedrooms featuring ensuites.
A self-contained one-bedroom apartment with its own kitchen and bathroom is also part of the main house.
The three cottages are positioned 80 meters from the main residence and can be accessed via a separate driveway, offering privacy for guests or potential business opportunities.
Outdoor features include a southern deck with views extending as far as Corio Bay, a rotunda near the waterfall and billabong, and a six-car garage equipped with a workshop, three-phase power, and industrial lighting.
The property has become a haven for wildlife, with guests enjoying feeding the many bird species such as lorikeets and black cockatoos that regularly visit.
A Cavalier King Charles spaniel named Rocky, owned by the groundskeeper, has become the property’s unofficial mascot and is known for taking dips in the billabong.
Bell Real Estate’s Jo Hirst says the property is attracting interest from potential tree-changers and those looking to operate health or wellness ventures.
“Entering this property is like you’re on a bush walk, it’s quite extraordinary,” Ms Hirst told realestate.com.au.
“I absolutely love sitting on the rotunda looking out over the pond and billabong, it’s very serene.”
