31 Barry Street, Kew VIC 3101

Encapsulating all the grace and refinement of the prestigious Studley Park precinct, splendid SHOSHONE is a four bedroom two bathroom brick Federation home occupying a prominent corner in one of the precinct’s most prized tree lined avenues. Built in the magnificent Queen Anne style and set in a staggering 1043sqm of botanic gardens, its generous proportions provide a family home of timeless elegance and contemporary class just minutes from Kew Junction, elite private schools, Yarra parklands and the Eastern Freeway. Soaring ceilings, delicate leadlight detailing, bay windows, multiple fireplaces and richly decorative originality define its impressive accommodation that features multiple reception rooms, north facing family and indoor/outdoor entertaining areas, four bedrooms and two contemporary bathrooms. A superb return verandah with beautiful leadlight entry introduces a formal sitting room with marble gas fireplace, formal dining featuring an exquisite decorative arch and second marble gas fireplace, large study/fourth bedroom with bay window and original fireplace, second oversized bedroom with original fireplace. In the heart of the home, a premium family kitchen featuring St George appliances and meals domain is complemented by an adjoining scullery and large laundry/butler’s pantry, before flowing to sunny open plan living/ dining areas with a third marble gas fireplace and French doors that unfold to paved alfresco entertaining and the northern rear garden with ROW access. Upstairs, two king size bedrooms with extensive built in robes are served by a lavish contemporary bathroom with double vanity, skylit bath, independent shower and excellent storage. Further highlights include premium ground floor bathroom with double shower and travertine vanity, ducted heating, split cooling, alarm, original timber staircase, beautifully landscaped botanic gardens and remote double garage. Impeccably cared for and immaculately presented now, flexibility exists to update or further renovate (STCA) and take this much loved family home to a whole new level of luxury. Zoned to esteemed Melbourne Girls College.