23rd April 2020: Wendy and Douggie Reece: Sassafras sunken lounge a high note

Wendy and Douggie Reece: Sassafras sunken lounge a high note

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Sink into this cosy abode at 5 Cooloongatta Rd, Sassafras.

A musos couple's Yarra Ranges masterpiece with a groovy sunken circular lounge is set to strike a chord with buyers.

The four-bedroom abode at 5 Cooloongatta Rd, Sassafras was built by popular '60s musicians Wendy and Douggie Reece.

They're now selling their labour of love with a $790,000-$860,000 price guide after about 40 years at the home.

The sunken lounge definitely has wow factor.

A spacious open-plan living area.

The kitchen was recently upgraded but holds original foundations.

The custom-built sunken lounge, which was "perfectly suited for entertaining", was a highlight of the home, according to Fletchers agent Glenn Gardiner.
"You don't come across these conversation pits often, I've only ever seen two or three in 30 years," he said.

"This home is all about entertaining and it's a really great space for it, you can just imagine the parties the duo would have hosted.

"You get a really great feel for the history behind the owners, they were quite prolific in the '50s and '60s."

The double-brick, north-facing home is nestled down a long driveway that "sweeps beyond the surrounding homes" just a five-minute walk into the Sassafras village.

The home sits on a 3941sq m block.

"The home is positioned right into the forest and surrounded in beautiful wildlife," Mr Gardiner said.

"It's a very well and ergonomically constructed home and mostly still original from the '70s with its beautiful exposed timber beams and brick work."

The deck wraps around the property, surrounded by forest.

Sunset forest views from the outdoor space.

The humble abode sits on a 3941sq m block and boasts a large wraparound deck, two wood fireplaces and an updated kitchen with modern appliances.

Marcie and the Cookies in 1969. Vendor Wendy is second from the right.

Wendy Reece was a singer in the band Marcie and The Cookies, starring alongside Marcie Jones and her three sisters.

Her husband was the lead bass player for The Echoes and later became part of the backing group for Dusty Springfield.

The Echoes during the '60s.