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THE PROPERTY
Set within Camberwell's heritage-listed Prospect Hill Road precinct, prized as one of Boroondara's most well-preserved collections of Victorian and Federation-era homes, this Edwardian family home has been restored with obvious care for its original period character. Set behind an established front garden and picket fence, it holds broad appeal for families, downsizers and couples drawn to the considered rhythm of one of the Inner East's finest heritage streetscapes.
A roughcast gable laced with timber strapwork crowned by terracotta chimney pots speak to an era of craftsmanship where no detail was left to chance, while a return veranda dressed in decorative fretwork and timber posts sets a tone of quiet occasion from the very first approach. Leadlight glazing carries the sense of period charm inside, opening from the entry into a wide hallway beneath an ornate timber fretwork archway, its polished floorboards grounding the home in a warmth that lingers well beyond the entrance.
Beyond the hallway, a series of living spaces unfold with a quiet sense of occasion: a fire-lit family room near the front offers a restful retreat, before an open living, dining and kitchen zone forms the heart of the home to the rear, warmed by a fireplace of its own. A shaker-style kitchen at its centre balances traditional character with everyday practicality, its large stone island bench, glass-fronted cabinetry and a farmhouse sink beneath a window to the garden bringing considered ease to daily life, complemented by a subway-tiled splashback, dishwasher and pantry.
Four bedrooms unfold across the home's single level, each with a character of its own. At the front, the main bedroom is bathed in soft light through a broad window over the garden, anchored by its original fireplace and ornate timber mantle, while a second bedroom also carries its own fireplace and a built-in robe. Toward the rear, a third sits beneath its own gable with views to the garden, presenting the opportunity to double as an elegant sitting room or a considered home office. A fourth bedroom, dressed in soft green tones and generously proportioned, sits beneath a three-arm mini-chandelier, with a sliding door connecting directly to the second bathroom.
Two bathrooms carry the same considered restoration through to the everyday. The main appointed with dual vanities over a stone-topped benchtop, subway tiling and a mosaic floor, soft light playing over a pair of characterful mirrors, complemented by a second bathroom with its own bath, pedestal basin and panelled door. A separate laundry with generous linen storage completes the home's practical spaces with the same attention to detail.
Outside, a paved terrace bordered by layered garden beds extends the living space outdoors, made for long summer lunches, while established planting lends the garden a settled charm that's rarely achieved so close to the city. A private driveway leads past the garden to a covered carport, a separate carspace and a workshop with room for tools, bikes or extra storage, rounding out this considered offering for those seeking space to live, entertain and grow with ease.
THE FEATURES
● Edwardian weatherboard villa within Camberwell's heritage-listed Prospect Hill Road precinct
● Return veranda with timber fretwork, a roughcast gable and terracotta chimney pots, recalling an era of considered craftsmanship
● Four original fireplaces, leadlight glazing and detailed cornicing carrying period character throughout
● Four bedrooms across one level, two warmed by their own fireplace and with built-in-robes
● An open living, dining and kitchen zone at the centre of everyday life, its shaker-style kitchen built around a large stone island bench
● Two bathrooms plus a separate laundry and generous linen storage, finished with the same considered restoration throughout
● A paved outdoor dining area bordered by layered garden beds, extending everyday living into the open air
● Private driveway to a covered carport, a separate carspace and a workshop
● Outstanding schooling credentials - zoned for Camberwell Primary and Camberwell High Schools, with a wealth of Boroondara's leading private schools close by
THE LOCATION
Enjoy an easy walk to Camberwell Station and the Saturday-morning bustle of Camberwell Junction. Literally around the corner is the access point of the famous Anniversary Trail known for runners and cyclists (ride your bike all the way to the city). Exceptional schooling completes the picture: zoned for Camberwell High School, Canterbury Girls Secondary College and Camberwell Primary School, with Strathcona Girls Grammar's junior campus on Prospect Hill Road itself, and Siena College, Camberwell Grammar School, Camberwell Girls Grammar School and Fintona Girls' School among the private options nearby - a rare pairing of period charm and outstanding education that defines this pocket of Camberwell.
THE TERMS: 30|45|60 Days
