Nestled behind a picket fence, this classic double-fronted Victorian home showcases a superb blend of period attributes in keeping with its era, including slate roofing, a Hawthorn tuckpointed brick façade, iron lacework, a tessellated-tile verandah and high ceilings adorned with roses and cornices. These timeless features are sympathetically complemented by previously renovated and extended living and entertaining spaces, overlooking a heated in-ground pool ideal for enjoying time with family and friends. The home is further enhanced by its position in a quiet, tree-lined streetscape within the sought-after Kew prestige school precinct.
Step inside to discover an inviting interior, where a central arched hallway with wide oak flooring flows through to a beautiful formal sitting room with a bay window. Two downstairs bedrooms both feature pristine ensuites, with the main bedroom also offering a walk-in robe. A further three bedrooms are situated upstairs, two with ensuites, alongside a family retreat. One bedroom could alternatively serve as a study or home office if desired. A stunning family domain, the expansive living and dining area is bathed in natural light through floor-to-ceiling glass walls, providing ample space for informal living and entertaining in keeping with today's family lifestyles. It is serviced by a sleek entertainer's kitchen equipped with prestige Gaggenau appliances, an integrated Liebherr fridge/freezer and an adjacent butler's pantry. A computer station, laundry and powder room add further convenience. The living spaces open to a hedge-lined garden, heated pool and paved alfresco area covered by remote Verosol louvre blinds.
Comprehensive additional attributes include hydronic heating, zoned ducted air conditioning, marble and original OFPs, overhead fans, temperature-controlled wine storage, high-end fixtures and fittings, Plantation shutters, automatic blinds, ample storage and automatic gates providing access to tandem off-street parking.
This elegant home is further enhanced by its location in one of Melbourne's most sought-after lifestyle suburbs. Just moments from Kew Junction's shopping, cafés and restaurants, it offers easy access to an array of Melbourne's finest schools and the forthcoming Kew Recreation Centre. Also nearby are Glenferrie Road's fashion boutiques, myriad restaurants and cafés, and the Lido Cinema. Cotham Road trams provide convenient access to the CBD, while great local amenities, several nearby parklands and the Yarra River's walking and cycling trails complete the picture.
