12 Walmer Street, KEW VIC 3101

One of an exclusive few in the prestigious Studley Park precinct, this c.1912 home and its 1038sqm of landscaped gardens enjoy a privileged position in a quiet, low-traffic street directly opposite Yarra Bend Park. In the same hands for over thirty-five years, magnificent period proportions have been architect-renovated and extended, providing five bedroom three bathroom family accommodation that, whilst comfortable now, offers possibilities to further renovate and create one of the area’s most spectacular contemporary family homes (STCA). Elevated and set back on its substantial parcel, bluestone steps lead to a unique verandah façade beyond which the grandeur of soaring rosette ceilings, multiple marble open fireplaces and generously proportioned original rooms leaves a lasting first impression. Arranged around a wide entry foyer, a formal sitting room with leadlight window, dining room with French doors to the garden and a large study/fifth bedroom accompany the expansive main bedroom with arched bay window, walk-in robe and ensuite. At the rear, equally impressive open plan areas showcase their skilful architect design, expanding out against a northern aspect with walls of glass that create a seamlessly connect to the lush, sanctuarial gardens with their tranquil water features and glass- fenced pool with swim jets. A large open plan kitchen features a Bosch induction cooktop, Miele appliances, extensive storage, and a marble-topped island overlooking the living and dining areas with an open fireplace and a trio of bifold doors that connect to indoor/outdoor entertaining spaces. Upstairs, a family bathroom and skylit retreat with excellent storage form an ideal kids’ domain with three oversized bedrooms featuring built-in robes/ desks, one with CBD view terrace. Additional highlights include a clever home office, ground floor contemporary bathroom, laundry, ducted heating, split cooling, ducted vacuum, timber floors, auto garden irrigation and multiple off-street parking. Walk across the road and escape to Yarra Bend Park’s 260 hectares of riverside parkland with walking and bike paths, picnic spots, famous Studley Park Boathouse, two golf courses and 12 klms of the Yarra River to explore. Stroll up Walmer Street to nine-hole Studley Park Golf Course, its popular café eatery Studley Grounds, and Burke Hall (Xavier’s Primary Campus) or in the other direction to the Walmer Street pedestrian bridge that crosses the Yarra to Richmond’s Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre, trams to the CBD, Kew Junction and leading private schools. Surrounded by the Yarra’s wildlife, birds and magical tranquillity, enjoy an exceptional family lifestyle in this unique Melbourne location just minutes from every amenity.