12 Queen Street, Kew, Vic 3101

Situated in a tree-lined street within a surrounding period streetscape, this gorgeous c1920s Californian is nestled behind a picket fence surrounded by lush, landscaped gardens created by Fig Garden Design; providing a beautiful backdrop to this instantly captivating home. 

Behind the charming façade a total transformation has taken place where renovations and a rear two storey extension, brilliantly designed by Milton Architects have delivered a wow factor to the interior, leaving a lasting impression. 

Step inside and enjoy the pale grey and white trimmed décor along with pale Baltic Pine flooring creating an inviting living environment and preserving heritage attributes including decorative 3 metre ceilings  and coloured leadlight glass. The central hallway is flanked by two front bedrooms with Plantation shutters, including a main bedroom with bay window, WIR and sky-lit ensuite; a lounge room, central bathroom and laundry. 

Through to the rear extension upstairs reveals an additional two bedrooms with built-in robes, a second family bathroom with a free-standing bath and a study nook. Below, a stunning family domain with an expansive concrete floored living and dining area. Incorporating a state-of-the-art kitchen equipped with Super White Dolomite benches with breakfast bar, soft closing cabinetry, butler’s pantry, built-in bar, prestige Gaggenau appliances and F & P integrated fridge/freezer. A northern glass wall captures an abundance of natural light to the room and connects with the wide paved alfresco dining and entertaining spaces with a built-in gas barbeque and bar fridge overlooking a private hedge and ornamental tree-lined garden. 

Other comprehensive appointments include video intercom entry, an alarm, hydronic heating panels and underfloor concrete slab (family living), Daikin zoned ducted R/C air conditioning, OFPs (main bedroom and sitting room), fully tiled Signorino terrazzo bathrooms, stylish brass fittings and front off-street parking with a remote sliding gate and rear lane access if desired. 

Convenience will be the by-word for the new owners of this stunning home which enjoys a superb location just moments from Kew Junction shopping including Leo’s Fine Foods, Toscanos, cafes, restaurants and with easy access to the forthcoming Kew Recreation Centre and the Kew private school precinct. Plus, Alexandra Gardens, Yarra parklands and public transport options or the Eastern Freeway for travel to the CBD – all offering a perfect backdrop to a busy inner-city lifestyle; likely to appeal to young professionals, families or retirees seeking a low-maintenance lifestyle within walking distance of such great amenities.