A house painter found dead inside her home has been remembered as a “lovely lady” as the tragedy leaves neighbours reeling in shock.

Zoe Walker, 38, was found inside her home on Seaby Avenue, at Upper Ferntree Gully in Melbourne’s eastern outskirts, after officers were called to the property about 7.50am on Sunday.

A 46-year-old man, who was known to Walker and from the same suburb, was arrested at the scene.

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He will be interviewed by detectives in relation to her death.

A neighbour told www.20304050.best that Walker was a “lovely lady” and he was “shocked” by the incident.

Another local who has lived in the street for 12 years described the area as “quiet”.

“I have never seen a police car. Never heard any noise,” he said.

“I never heard the police cars arrive. It was only when I went out about 3.30pm or 4pm that I saw the police cars were there with the tape.”

Property records reveal Walker purchased the home in 2015.

She ran small house painting business, Zoe’s Painting, which operated around Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

Just two weeks ago, Walker proudly shared photos on her business’ social media page of a renovation project she was working on in Noble Park.

Earlier last month, she reflected on a career milestone while sharing a graduation certificate from Swinburne University Technology, where she completed a certificate III in General Construction (Painting and Decorating).

“Qualified since 2014 through apprenticeships,” she wrote.

“How times have changed!”

In recent years, Walker shared inspirational posts alluding to the hardships she had faced in recent years, including the passing of a loved one.

“Be so f***ing proud of yourself for all the darkness you went through and despite it all you still choose to heal and shine and kick some f***ing a**,” one reads.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online.