2 Barry Street, Kew, Vic 3101

An eminent Studley Park position reveals the beautiful garden setting and distinguished façade of this magnificent three-level residence where an award-winning collaboration has painstakingly crafted one of Kew’s most stunning family properties. Manchen Projects along with Tugendhaft Architecture, Anita Brady Heritage and COS Design landscaping have excelled combining expansive family space, a resort-style swimming pool sanctuary and a substantial hi-tech basement garage in a luxurious lifestyle milieu.

Set on beautiful botanical grounds spanning 1048 sqm approx., this state-of-the-art home is introduced by a spectacular entrance where American oak parquetry and a custom-designed staircase create a powerful sense of arrival. An elegant original bedroom with marble Jetmaster fireplace and chic ensuite stands opposite an extraordinary main bedroom suite boasting a private lounge opening to the garden, bespoke walk-in robe and a New York marble ensuite with a freestanding stone bath and double shower.

A Calacatta Viola marble powder room precedes a breathtaking family domain enveloped by floor-to-ceiling double-glazing featuring a premium Mont Blanc quartzite chef’s kitchen with dual waterfall-edge islands, Liebherr drinks fridge, Sub Zero double fridge/freezer, Gaggenau induction and gas cooking, steam, pyrolytic ovens and a warming drawer, integrated Miele dishwasher, Qasair extraction fan, and a superb butler’s pantry incorporating a third sink, a second integrated Miele dishwasher and a Miele under-bench oven.
 
Separate open-plan dining and living zones offering supreme family comfort are highlighted by custom pendant and mood lighting, timber panelled feature walls with concealed storage, a marble-accented gas fireplace and wide bifold doors plus an impressive floor window to the basement. Here, there is a climate-controlled showcase wine cellar, fully-fitted home cinema (kitchenette, powder room) and an enthusiast’s Xypex-sealed  eight plus car garage with a wash bay, hoist, turntable and SafeTech car lift for easy access.

Additional accommodation is located on the first-floor and includes two large bedrooms with each offering fitted robes, study desks, wool carpets and private ensuites. Other attributes include laundry with a drying cupboard, bathroom floor/towel rail heating, hydronic heating (underfloor and panels), ducted cooling throughout, Zip taps, ducted vacuum, SONOS int/ext speakers, CBUS lighting, electric blinds, video intercom, CCTV surveillance and designer lighting from Christopher Boots, Articolo and Bocci.

Oriented north for sun-drenched alfresco excellence, a 17-metre infinity-edge gas and solar heated pool and spa (Remco cover) that’s fully automated is the outstanding centrepiece of a sublime entertainment oasis that’s enhanced by an extensive bluestone-paved terrace on pods, retractable louvre roof, BBQ area, Bromic heaters and a bath/change room. Further is an underground water-tank, auto irrigation, secure rear lane access to the car lift/OSP spaces and front automatic gate to additional off-street parking.

Every element of this rare and remarkable residence is absolutely world-class presenting an unrivalled family lifestyle opportunity at a revered address in one of Melbourne’s most exclusive blue-chip precincts close to High Street cafes and restaurants, city-bound trams and bus, Yarra River parkland and nature trails, Eastern freeway and a selection of leading private schools.