16 Walmer Street, Kew, Vic 3101

Expressions of Interest

Positioned in arguably one of Melbourne’s best kept secrets is an oasis of parkland, Yarra river and Melbourne CBD.  This position is as sought after as being opposite central park and New York city!  A location which offers all the amenities you could desire only 500m walk to Victoria gardens shopping centre, 400m to the 109 tram on Victoria St, 450m to the bus on Studley Park road, 150m to the banks of the Yarra river, 250m to Xavier college Burke Hall, 810m away from Yarra Primary School and 3.5km to the CBD.  This position offers everything for everyone in a family friendly environment which is safe and private where you can enjoy nature walks, cycling from beginners to avid enthusiasts, golf at the 9 hole Studley park golf course, fitness devotes and a dream for children to enjoy all that Studley park has to offer from playing hide & seek, chasey and the playground.  

The classical and timeless Edwardian design is directly opposite acres of Yarra River parkland in the prestigious Studley Park precinct, this architect-renovated period residence and its magnificent 981sqm parcel provide a grand five- bedroom plus study family sanctuary with resort style entertaining and sumptuous pool. Framed by landscaped botanic gardens, early 1910s proportions retain their irresistible grace and refinement, accompanied by generously extended contemporary dimensions that form a flexible family home ideal for any and every stage of family life.

Beyond its return verandah façade and beautiful leadlight entry, soaring rosette ceilings, leadlight detailing, open fireplaces and elegant bay windows adorn handsome formal sitting and dining rooms, and a generous ground floor main bedroom featuring walk-in robe/dressing and ensuite with freestanding bath. At the rear, superb open plan areas feature a stone-finished gourmet kitchen overlooking adjoining dining and an immediately impressive, zoned living domain distinguished by a soaring ceiling and stone wall gas fireplace. Walls of floor-to-ceiling glass make the utmost of the rear landscaped garden with its fabulous entertaining areas beneath a retractable awning, poolside pavilion with kitchenette and bathroom, and heated self-cleaning pool with 14m lap lane and spa. Upstairs, four additional bedrooms with robes, including one with walk in robe and ensuite, are accompanied by a study with built-in desk and robes/storage and skylit bathroom.

Further highlights include guest powder room, generous laundry, excellent built-in storage including attic storage, ducted heating, split cooling, solar electricity, double glazing, timber floors, alarm and video intercom entry, water tank and remote off-street parking.

In this exclusive precinct just 3.5km (approx.) from the CBD, step out the front door to the Yarra and its acres of surrounding parkland and bike/walking trails, walk to iconic Studley Park Boathouse, Richmond’s Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre, trams and Xavier College’s Burke Hall Junior Campus with just minutes to Melbourne’s most prestigious private schools, Kew Junction shopping and dining, the CBD and MCG.