42 Canterbury Road, Camberwell, Vic 3124

Set privately behind a high brick wall in the coveted Tara Estate, this superbly renovated late-Victorian residence c1895 is a rare and resplendent offering of exceptional scale, elegance, and comfort. Enviably positioned on 707sqm approx, it combines period grandeur with contemporary amenity across four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and multiple indoor-outdoor living zones. A tessellated tile return verandah and breathtaking vestibule entrance with a soaring 4.3m ceiling, chandelier, and Marie Antoinette parquetry make an unforgettable first impression. 

Inside, exquisite period detail abounds - graceful cornices, intricate ceiling roses, working fireplaces with ornate marble and timber mantles, and majestic 3.8m ceilings throughout. Accommodation is both generous and flexible, comprising two principal bedrooms including a sumptuous master suite with plantation shutters, walk-in robes, a marble fireplace, and a brand-new luxury ensuite featuring a freestanding black stone bath, double marble vanity, and bidet. A fitted study or optional fourth bedroom includes custom cabinetry and its own open fireplace. The sumptuous formal lounge, crowned by a dazzling chandelier and grand bay window, leads seamlessly to an expansive open-plan living domain. 

Here, a deluxe granite kitchen with premium European appliances overlooks the spacious family room - anchored by a sleek Hase Lima fireplace. Adjacent is a beautifully appointed family bathroom with double vanity, a full-size laundry, and a separate powder room. 

Sliding doors open to a spectacular entertainer’s paradise featuring a solar-heated swim spa, deck with built-in pizza oven and Argentinian grill, ambient garden lighting, a tranquil water feature, and raised vegetable beds. 

At the rear, a substantial four-car garage with rear lane access includes a kitchenette that services the outdoor area, plus an upstairs air-conditioned, self-contained studio apartment with kitchen and ensuite - ideal for guests, teenagers, or extended family. Additional features include plantation shutters, security intercom entrance, 10kW solar power, 10,000L water tanks with automatic irrigation, Daikin reverse-cycle heating/refrigerated cooling, smart ceiling fans in bedrooms, new carpets, fresh paint, and a heat pump hot water system. An impeccably presented home of rare character and completeness, this outstanding residence is located in one of Melbourne’s most tightly held and historically significant precincts. Zoned for Camberwell High School, Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College, and Auburn Primary School, with easy access to prestigious private schools, Camberwell Junction, train and tram connections, Boroondara Park, and the Anniversary Trail.