Things are quiet on these devoutly suburban streets. Roads rarely run in straight lines; it’s hilly in these parts, and maps are a mass of squiggles as they trace inclines and declines so steep they give parents an extra layer of worry when their kids are learning to ride bikes.
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Blocks are on the larger side and, if you’re lucky, you’ll have a great view across to the Dandenongs.
Most of the houses were built in the 1950s and ’60s. Plenty have reached the end of their days and are being replaced by modern builds with less room for gardens and more emphasis on teenage retreats and media rooms.
Upwardly mobile parents send their children to Ivanhoe Grammar School, a few train stops closer to the city, but Viewbank College, just across the border and sharing a postcode, is Rosanna’s suburban soul sister and is making a name for itself as it climbs the ranks of high-achieving government schools.
Rosanna residents are looking forward to the opening of the North East Link, which is hopefully about to shift from the “short-term pain” to the “long-term gain” phase of construction.
It should rehabilitate Rosanna Road from a place of dread to a relatively smooth thoroughfare to Heidelberg and beyond.
There’s more change afoot in the neighbourhood. Heidelberg’s Burgundy Street has long been a place of supermarket pilgrimage for Rosannaites, but the opening of a Woolworths opposite the upcycled and uplifted Rosanna train station has provided a local alternative.
It’s co-located with the new Rosanna Library, a haven for bookworms and anyone looking for a warm place to bide their time while waiting for the 517 bus.
With Paul Carbone of Miles Real Estate
Locals have warmly embraced the recently upgraded Rosanna train station, which has been exceptionally well received and further enhanced the suburb’s appeal. Combined with the convenience of Woolworths, day-to-day living has never been easier, with all the essentials just moments from home.
The perfect loop for a morning stroll is Rosanna Parklands, which features expansive green spaces, native birdlife and a popular off-lead dog park. It’s a peaceful, scenic setting that locals enjoy year-round for walking, cycling with the kids and connecting with nature.
Beverley Road is one of Rosanna’s most picturesque boulevards, lined with stunning established trees and providing a wonderful setting for morning bike rides. The road leads directly towards the Yarra trails, with an abundance of beautiful parkland to enjoy along the way.
168 Beverley Road, Rosanna VIC 3084
This home’s setting is Rosanna at its greenery-surrounded best, with the elevated living area and balcony at the rear of the house overlooking the River Gum trail, a locals’ secret with heritage trees and winding paths. The neat home has been smartly updated, including two bathrooms with loads of modern style. A vast under-house area next to the garage has plenty of potential.
Tucked in a quiet pocket close to Rosanna station and the shops, this new build has a strong street presence and a generous floor plan that lets the family do its living without any stress. The vast top-floor main suite offers great views of the playing fields at De Winton Park across the road, plus a walk-through wardrobe so big it can double as a dressing room.
Larissa Dubecki Larissa Dubecki has been a journalist for 20 years, in a career spanning news writing and specialist food reviewing, including seven years as The Age's chief restaurant critic. Her work has appeared in publications including Guardian Australia, Gourmet Traveller, Time Out and The Australian. She is the author of the 2015 memoir Prick With a Fork.
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