Built c.1903 and cherished for over 70 years by subsequent generations, the home’s magnificent originality has been cared for, updated and enjoyed by only two families since. A rare north facing gem on an impressive 697sqm in the prestigious Prospect Hill precinct, this block fronted Edwardian’s ornate original detail and renovated modern spaces combine to create a beautifully generous family home of superb character and easy single level functionality near Camberwell Junction and leading schools.
Designed with decorative flourish, a large double fronted layout stretches out behind an original entry and verandah featuring multiple stained glass bay windows, open fireplaces, soaring rosette ceilings, a stunning horseshoe-shaped hallway arch, elaborate timber detailing and original light fittings. At the rear, an equally impressive open plan north facing living and dining domain with gas fire provides complete contemporary excellence with a large gourmet kitchen featuring stone benchtops, double oven and extensive storage, and wall to wall bifold doors seamlessly connecting to a full width verandah for alfresco entertaining. The landscaped rear garden bathes in the northern sunshine, providing plenty of space to enjoy aside a large carport via rear ROW.
Generously proportioned throughout, accommodation includes a generous second living room with elegant open fireplace featuring mirrored overmantle, four bedrooms with built in robes, two with open fireplaces including the main with twin built-in robes and ensuite, study/fifth bedroom also with built-in robes, family bathroom, laundry with storage, original Baltic Pine floors, excellent built-in storage, large carport via rear ROW. Walk to Camberwell Junction, Riversdale Road trams, trains East Camberwell or Riversdale, Camberwell Primary, Camberwell High and Canterbury Girls Secondary College with minutes to leading private schools and other fabulous family amenities.