Proudly positioned in a tightly held enclave near the banks of the Yarra River on the edge of Studley Park, this remarkable architect designed residence by Graeme Gunn offers a rare and compelling lifestyle opportunity just 4km from the CBD. Celebrated for its award-winning brutalist inspired design and tranquil established garden setting, with privacy screens and rock borders by Ellis Stones, this is a serene urban sanctuary immersed in nature. Nestled at the rear of this boutique development, prized north facing orientation adds to the appeal together with captivating outlooks to the riverbanks and surrounding treetops, and surprising cityscape glimpses. From the ground floor sitting room, sliding doors open to a lush, landscaped garden and covered alfresco terrace ideal for quiet mornings or entertaining throughout the year. A first floor living zone opens to a deep balcony offering box seat views of the surrounds. The dining room sits adjacent to the well equipped kitchen that comes with extensive cabinetry, pantry and a servery that connects to the utility room and Euro laundry, easily reimagined as a home office, snug or playroom. The flexible floorplan includes three generous bedrooms with built-in robes, including a superb primary suite with ensuite and dressing room. A central bathroom, powder room and split system air conditioning add to the liveability while the adjacent double garage with excellent storage enhances convenience. This treasured neighbourhood offers exceptional accessibility, with Yarra parklands, cycling and walking trails and Studley Park Boathouse accessible within minutes. Kew Junction's shopping and trams, city-bound buses from Studley Park Road and an incredible selection of some of Melbourne's private schools are within easy reach.