Comprehensively transformed while preserving the grandeur of its Edwardian origins, this substantial Sackville Ward residence brings exquisite period detail into a dramatic contemporary rear addition, with established gardens and a heated pool across approximately 743sqm.
Beyond the gorgeous return verandah and flourishing garden entry, a wide central hallway showcases leadlight, timber fretwork and soaring pressed tin ceilings, with an elegant sitting room and marble open fireplace that retain the beauty of the original residence. An oversized sliding door then opens into the contemporary rear domain, where expansive kitchen, living and dining spaces are surrounded by full-height glass and outlooks to the heated pool, established greenery and a tranquil water feature. A gas fireplace warms the living area, while the extraordinary kitchen is appointed with Brazilian quartzite benches, Miele appliances, integrated Liebherr refrigeration, two dishwashers and a concealed butler's pantry. The adjoining formal dining room extends entertaining to the undercover poolside deck, with a secondary terrace and an integrated mains gas BBQ at the rear that spills toward the gardens.
Accommodation is thoughtfully arranged across both levels, with three generous bedrooms on the ground floor, including two with direct ensuite access. The lavishly sized main suite is given greater privacy upstairs, extending beyond the king-sized bedroom to its own private lounge room, a fitted dressing room and deluxe ensuite with a freestanding bath, underfloor heating and separate powder room. A skylit mezzanine office is positioned independently, while a separate multi-purpose room opens to a sun-drenched deck beneath the magnificent oak tree. With its own staircase linking directly to the library/recreation room, bathroom and gardens below, this part of the home can function as a self-contained dual-level guest wing with excellent independence.
Within moments of Melbourne's leading private schools, Auburn Village, Kew shopping precincts, parkland and transport, it is comprehensively appointed with a display wine cellar, solar panels, EV charging, reverse-cycle heating and cooling, ducted vacuum, automated irrigation, security systems, a storage-rich laundry, powder room and double remote garage accessible via Edward Street.
