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1 Sackville Street

Kew VIC 3101

4
2
6
2484 m²
House
Laurence MurphyLaurence Murphy, last sold this property on 08 August 2025 after 94 days on market.

Overview

A rare opportunity to acquire a landmark Victorian with endorsed plans

This magnificent Italianate Victorian residence presents a rare opportunity to purchase a landmark home of historic and architectural significance designed by the renowned Architect John Beswicke, who was responsible for a number of homes in Hawthorn and Kew, plus other significant suburban Town Halls and nearby Auburn Village shops during his lifetime. Evoking memories of a bygone era in Melbourne's heyday when gracious living and entertaining was undertaken on a grand scale. The residence was designed and built in the late 1800s and graces an impressive allotment of 2,484sqm approx. in the Sackville Ward, arguably one of Boroondara's most prestigious and sought after areas. The home has been partially restored and renovated providing a unique opportunity to continue the process by utilising plans designed by Peter Barton, renowned for his sympathetic restorations and renovations to period homes. Once finished it will stand amongst some of the finest homes in the surrounding area. The interior over three grand levels feature retained period attributes including arched verandahs, high ornate ceilings with roses, double arched hallways and a magnificent stain glass stair case window. The wide downstairs hallway is flanked by a study, sitting room, informal living room and powder room. Through to a large laundry, mud room, lift cavity, well-appointed kitchen with Miele, Gaggenau and F & P appliances plus dining leading to a courtyard, overlooking an in-ground swimming pool and garden with provision for a tennis court. The upstairs features four bedrooms, two with ensuites and a balcony with 180 degree panoramic views from South Yarra to CBD skyline and the northern tree tops of Kew. Whilst the basement level has a dedicated cellar, extensive storage, rumpus room (potential home cinema), gymnasium, workshop area and a remote 6-car garage with internal access. Other features include Hydronic heating, ducted cooling (upstairs), OFPs (some marble) and a curved driveway with ample off-street parking. The Sackville Ward is renowned for its convenient lifestyle location, within walking distance of some of Melbourne's finest schools, moments from Balwyn, Kew and Deepdene shopping precincts; plus nearby parklands, walking trails and public transport options this magnificent family home offers that rarest of rare opportunities to complete the renovations and extension (STCA). Land size: 2,484sqm approx. In conjunction with: Marshall White & Co Pty Ltd T/A Marshall White Boroondara Scarlett Hang 0405 054 888

Features

4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
6 carspaces
2484 m² lot size
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom houses sold in Kew over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 1 Sackville Street is $2.53m.

Median value
$2.53m
Estimated value range
$1.75m - $4.64m
Median days on market
27
Estimated value trend
-3%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Kew. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 1 Sackville Street

2025
Sold
Undisclosed
Private Sale/Treaty on 08 Aug 2025 by Laurence Murphy, of Nelson Alexander Kew
2023
Sold
$10,580,000
Private Sale/Treaty on 26 May 2023 by Nick Ptak, of Marshall White - Hawthorn Boroondara

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Local market activity for 4 bedroom houses in Kew

In the last 12 months, 91 four-bedroom houses similar to 1 Sackville Street, have been sold.

This represents a 34% increase in four-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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