A luxurious Victorian Italianate villa amid beautifully-crafted Paul Bangay gardens, 'Laloma' c1890 is a magnificent indoor-outdoor family sanctuary that has been impeccably enhanced by architect Drew Cole, to enrich and elevate its impressive heritage grandeur. Set on a 1050 sqm approx. allotment, a distinguished presence on one of Kew's most attractive treelined streets reflects its prestigious position near many of Melbourne's renowned private schools and shopping precincts.
Lavishly appointed with the finest fixtures, finishes and features sourced locally and globally with an eye for high-end detail, this stunning home stands as a classical and contemporary masterpiece within a breathtaking landscaped setting designed for sublime alfresco entertaining. A wide arched hallway framed by ornate 12-foot ceilings and Royal Oak Mink Grey floorboards launches an expansive four bedroom and study layout with multiple living spaces that extends over two light-filled levels.
A formal study (gas FP) and a sitting room (open fireplace) precede a ground-floor main bedroom suite that is warmed by a marble gas fireplace and leafy bay-window vista, leads to a custom-designed walk-in robe (dressing area, ironing station) and an exquisite designer ensuite (heated towel rail). Further, is a second bedroom, a family bathroom and a versatile games room (gas FP), while located upstairs are two large bedrooms (built-in robes), a powder room and an additional bathroom.
Symmetry, proportion and natural light shape a substantial interconnected and floor-heated zone at the rear where the rhythm of daily life unfolds across garden-focused family areas including a living room (gas log FP), fitted study and a dining room. Taking centre stage is a state-of-the-art kitchen boasting a Calacatta marble breakfast island, Wolf six-burner/hotplate cooktop and double ovens, Sub-Zero fridge/freezer and a butler's pantry with Vintec fridges, second dishwasher and a Billi tap.
The glorious landscaped outlook becomes a seamlessly linked oasis with broad bifold doors opening to a vine-draped entertainment terrace, a gas-plumbed BBQ area and lush level lawn backdropped by a European-inspired pool-house and garage (powder room, external shower), along with a self-cleaning heated swimming pool and spa. Completely private and bathing in sunshine, this Bangay-designed garden haven is tailored for intimate family gatherings and large-scale events.
Other attributes of this landmark home include a full laundry (drying cupboard, ironing station, chute), a mudroom, Eurocave temperature-controlled wine cellar, double-glazing, electric blinds, zoned ducted heating/cooling, hydronic heating, Control4 sound system with in-built speakers (inside and out), alarm system, video intercom, Nicolazzi tapware, Canterbury and Parisi bathware, artisan lighting such as John Pomp, plus automatic irrigation, extra roof storage above garage and secure extra off-street parking.
A meticulously-curated milieu of refinement, craftsmanship and luxury, 'Laloma' presents an unrivalled opportunity to secure a prestige property immersed in one of Kew's most connected and convenient pockets, offering quick and easy access to elite schools including MLC, Xavier, Ruyton and Carey, High Street and Glenferrie Road's cafes, dining and boutiques, trams, train station and Victoria Park.
