A sprawling timber deck.

“From all reports it’s the second oldest home in Croydon,” Professionals Methven Mooroolbark agent Justin Ross said. “The current owners have really blended the old world and the new. It’s also very private, I think the front gate is 130m off Dorset Rd.”

A pretty weatherboard facade with timber fretwork is framed by established, verdant gardens and a wide veranda that wraps around the front of the house.

Three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a main bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom surround the home’s entrance, alongside extra cupboards and a family bathroom with a freestanding claw-foot tub under a vivid leadlight window.

The weatherboard facade with timber fretwork and wraparound veranda.

Baltic pine floors and an open fireplace in one of the living areas.

The main bedroom also features an open fireplace and bay windows offering garden views.

Baltic pine floors bring the hallway down to a generous, light-filled living room with a fireplace.

This room adjoins an open kitchen and dining area, where Tudor-style windows look out at the brilliant outdoor entertaining zone.

The rustic kitchen features a freestanding Belling stove, stone benchtops and ample cupboard space.

A freestanding Belling stove in the stone-topped kitchen.

Entertaining done right.

Tudor-style windows in the dining room.

A sprawling undercover timber deck will be a delight for summer days, serviced by a wet bar and outdoor kitchen and looking onto an inground solar-heated pool with slide and spa. The pool even has phone-operated strobe lighting.

Lawns run alongside the entertaining area and the residence, with a cubby, shed, chook pen, double carport and single garage completing the exteriors.

Mr Ross said the local market had been increasing “month-to-month” since May.