18 Coleridge Street, Kew, Vic 3101

A breathtaking illustration of heritage elegance and contemporary luxury, ‘Carnmenellis’ c1890 is a beautiful family Victorian amidst glorious Dave Franklin-designed gardens extending with poise and perfection from a classic tuckpointed brick and slate roof façade to a stunning pool-side entertainment oasis. Surrounded by many of Melbourne’s most prestigious private schools, this substantial five bedroom and study residence exudes grandeur and refinement on a 1,147 sqm approx. allotment.

An exquisite entrance hall on broad oak floorboards reveals an executive study/library (OFP) before a magnificent main bedroom complete with a tailored dressing room and an opulent ensuite reminiscent of a 5-star European hotel. Further is a formal sitting room (OFP), a powder room and a laundry (chute) while an additional ground-floor bedroom with a Murphy bed and ensuite is easily converted from a guest or au pair’s retreat to a study or even a gym.

Family living and dining areas at the rear are warmed by a HeatnGlo gas fireplace and connect to a north-side terrace and a premium dual-island kitchen featuring stone benchtops, a Belling range cooker, integrated Liebherr fridge/freezers, Billi chill/boil tap and a butler’s pantry. Seamlessly accessed through French doors and a café window are an undercover BBQ kitchen, sweeping bluestone terraces and a self-cleaning heated pool/spa in a sunny and secure, private hedged setting. 

Located up a wide staircase is a large lounge/retreat with built-in desks and storage that provides versatility for study and recreation, while further are three additional bedrooms that are thoughtfully designed with each featuring walk/built-in robes, private ensuites and ceiling fans. Other attributes include hydronic heating, ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioning, marble fireplaces, speaker system, alarm, CCTV surveillance, video intercom, wine cellar and automatic gate off-street parking.

‘Carnmenellis’ exemplifies prestige presenting a blue-ribbon opportunity for an unparalleled family lifestyle. Set in beautifully landscaped surroundings with an underground rainwater tank, this landmark Kew residence combining expansive space, period splendour and state-of-the-art sophistication is enviably located near elite schools such as MLC, Ruyton, Carey and Xavier, along with trams, train station, parklands and the vibrant Glenferrie Road and Kew Junction retail-restaurant precincts.