Set on an extraordinary 1,822sqm allotment (approx.) with an impressive wide frontage and circular driveway, "Walden" presents a truly rare opportunity to secure one of Sackville Ward's few remaining substantial landholdings with exceptional future potential. Privately set back amid magnificent established gardens, this grand brick period residence combines timeless family appeal with exciting scope to renovate, extend, add a pool or further enhance the site's long-term value (STCA), all while benefitting from a highly desirable north-facing rear aspect.
In a precinct where large-scale opportunities have become increasingly scarce, the property's remarkable land size and flexibility make it an exceptional offering for families, renovators or those seeking to create a landmark future estate in one of Melbourne's most tightly held blue-chip locations.
Rich in period elegance, the two-level interior features decorative ceilings and cornices, timber fretwork, bay windows and coloured leadlight glass. A wide entrance hall with polished hardwood floors introduces an expansive formal sitting room with open fireplace, adjoining dining room and a spacious main bedroom complete with walk-in robe and ensuite. At the heart of the home, a stylish kitchen with walk-in pantry and premium stainless steel appliances connects seamlessly to generous family living and entertaining spaces.
Further accommodation includes a downstairs bedroom, second living room, study or home office, bathroom/laundry and an expansive family room opening to a paved alfresco area and deep private gardens. Upstairs, two oversized bedrooms enjoy access to a front balcony and leafy outlooks.
Additional features include ducted heating, upstairs air conditioning, security cameras, open fireplaces, external toilet, greenhouse, remote garage and extensive off-street parking.
Perfectly positioned within the prestigious Sackville Ward, the home offers the ideal balance of convenience and tranquillity comfortably walkable to Melbourne's leading private schools, yet peacefully removed from the traffic and noise typically associated with busy school zones. It is also moments from Kew, Balwyn and Camberwell Junction shopping and dining precincts, parklands, Outer Circle trails, trams and easy Eastern Freeway access to the CBD, Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula.
