Remarkable not only for its local significance but its enduring beauty, impeccable presentation and grand proportions, this magnificent double story c.1900 residence and its equally impressive 893m2 parcel now provide a thrilling opportunity to experience a contemporary family lifestyle in a piece of Camberwell's history. Thought to be Camberwell's first bed and breakfast, the residence retains its glorious heritage identity alongside renovated modern updates that ensure its immediate suitability as a grand six-bedroom plus study home in the preeminent Russell Estate, arguably the area's most exclusive and tightly held period precincts.
Surrounded by family homes of a similar calibre, illustrious proportions flow from a grand entry foyer with original timber staircase to multiple living rooms, including a palatial living/dining room showcasing soaring ceilings and marble open fireplace, an impressive library with wood heater, north facing living/sunroom, and family dining domain with fully equipped modern kitchen complete with premium Falcon cooker. Two generous ground floor bedrooms with robes, ensuites and open fireplaces are complemented upstairs by a further four bedrooms, two featuring robes and ensuites (one of impressive proportions with open fireplace) and two sharing a central bathroom (one with open fireplace). A study/bedroom and large, sun-filled alfresco terrace complete the upstairs accommodation.
A long list of other highlights includes 3-phase power, along with an appealing modern laundry, decked alfresco entertaining areas, hydronic heating, split cooling, soaring decorative ceilings and multiple original marble open fireplaces, Baltic Pine floors, shed storage/workshop, remote double garage via rear ROW and additional parking via the front return driveway.
Enjoy the convenience of this most esteemed address just minutes from Camberwell Junction, Maling Road Village, elite private schools, renowned Reid Gardens, trams, trains, and Canterbury Girls Secondary College.
