Impeccably preserved by just three owners since its construction in the prestigious Riverside Estate, this extraordinary Art Deco residence c.1930 is defined not only by its original grace and refinement, but also by the remarkable scale and proportions of its living spaces, seamlessly complemented by a renovation/extension executed to the highest of standards.
Positioned on a large corner parcel with its enchanting entry and parking via Kyora Parade, the result is a timeless, four/five bedroom family home of rare character, exceptional entertaining and premium contemporary functionality just minutes from leading schools. Beyond its charming portico entry, high ceilings, leadlight windows and textured plaster walls distinguish a series of generous original rooms linked together by a wide traditional hallway.
Hardwood timber floors flow through two expansive reception rooms including formal living with a gas fireplace and an impressive formal dining room defined by its original built-in cabinetry/storage. At the rear, equally impressive family areas have been carefully curated to offer easy living right up to grand scale entertaining, including a zoned living domain with gas fireplace, large open plan family living/dining with climate controlled wine storage and bar, dedicated undercover alfresco entertaining with built-in wet bar, expansive paving, an atmospheric vine clad pergola and a superbly landscaped rear garden. At the heart of it all, an integrated cook's kitchen has been custom designed to cater to any occasion with its stone benchtops, smeg cooking appliances including induction cooktop, integrated fridge/freezer, innovative storage, deep breakfast bar/servery and nearby laundry/butlers pantry.
Three ground floor bedrooms are served by an elegant luxury bathroom, including one with twin built-in robes and a charming adjoining sitting room/study, while above, an original ballroom with decorative ceiling has been transformed into a whole floor parents' retreat. Here, the superb ceiling crowns an opulent domain that offers a palatial central bedroom with expansive outdoor terrace, two fully fitted walk-in robes with dressing stations and extensive storage, a sumptuous private ensuite and a bright separate sitting room/bedroom.
Further highlights include ducted heating, multiple split cooling units, polished hardwood floors, original decorative glass doors, extensive built-in storage, double glazing, solar panels with Fronius Primo inverter, two water tanks, garden shed, alarm system, security cameras, internally accessed remote garage with loft storage plus secure carport via Kyora Parade. Walk to Yarra River parkland and Hays Paddock, Kew High, trams to key private schools and Burke and Belmore Road buses. Enjoy easy access to Belle Vue Primary, Kew, Camberwell and Balwyn shopping and the Eastern Freeway.
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