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8 Powell Street

South Yarra VIC 3141

5
3
1
352 m²
House
Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

Exceptional family living in elite enclave

Inspect by private appointment. Enviably positioned in a prized, tree-lined street, this captivating freestanding Victorian villa combines period elegance with contemporary comfort, space and style to deliver incomparable lifestyle appeal close to shops, cafes, transport and schools. Set behind a handsome heritage façade and verdant front garden, the double-fronted brick residence has been beautifully reimagined into a serene urban retreat, designed with effortless family living and entertaining in mind. Coveted off-street parking enhances its exceptional appeal. Step inside to discover a wide hallway with oak-style flooring and a decorative archway that immediately sets the tone for the home's enduring style. Soaring ceilings and generous proportions throughout amplify the sense of space and light. To the right, a refined formal sitting room is a tranquil retreat with a picturesque sash window and a feature fireplace, perfect for cosy winter evenings. Anchoring the rear of the home is the airy living and dining domain, bathed in natural light and flowing seamlessly to the outdoors. At its heart is a sleek, well-appointed kitchen with an oversized stone island to gather around, stainless steel appliances including a Miele dishwasher and extensive drawers and cabinetry. Sliding doors open to a beautifully landscaped, low-maintenance courtyard garden with covered alfresco an idyllic setting for outdoor dining and year-round entertaining. Accommodation on the ground floor comprises three generous bedrooms including a gorgeous main bedroom with a wall of built-ins and another with a crisp ensuite at the rear, ideal as a teenage retreat or guest/au pair accommodation. Upstairs are two further spacious bedrooms serviced by a sparkling family bathroom. Impeccably presented, the home, which offers scope to renovate or extend (STCA), also includes a downstairs family bathroom with Euro laundry, heating and cooling, under stairs storage, rear laneway access, garden shed, venetian blinds and quality carpets. Situated in a fabulously convenient position with easy reach of a range of well-regarded schools including South Yarra Primary and Wesley College and minutes to the shops, cafes and restaurants of Chapel Street and Toorak Road, trams to the CBD, South Yarra station, Prahran Market, Fawkner Park and Royal Botanic Gardens.

Features

5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
1 carspace
352 m² lot size
House

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Local market activity for 5 bedroom houses in South Yarra

In the last 12 months, 5 five-bedroom houses similar to 8 Powell Street, have been sold.

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