8-10 Howard Street, Kew, Vic 3101

This impressive landmark residence c 1912, once home to Sir Robert Menzies, Australia’s longest serving Prime Minister,  has etched its place in Australian history and now presents a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a property of historical significance in the coveted Studley Park precinct.

Set within magnificent parklike grounds, including Edna Walling style gardens and spanning approx. 1,874sqm, the home commands an imposing street presence and wide frontage. Evoking memories of a bygone era, when gracious living and entertaining were undertaken on a grand scale, today the home offers the finest family lifestyle with perfect amenities for hosting both large milestone events as well as more intimate gatherings with friends for tennis, swimming in the heated pool or relaxing in the multiple outdoor dining and entertaining areas. 

Showcasing English and Arts and Crafts influences, the home’s classic period styling includes a tuck-point brick façade, tessellated tile verandah, coloured leadlight glass, dark stained woodwork and high decorative ceilings and cornices. The interior over two levels offers superb accommodation and features a grand entrance hall leading to a formal sitting room/library with adjoining dining, study or fifth bedroom, sunroom and a family room opening to the rear verandah. A well-equipped kitchen and meals area includes granite bench tops, Paul Bocuse gourmet stove, Miele integrated dishwasher, a WIP with an adjacent laundry and two powder rooms. Complemented by a rear balcony, two upstairs family bathrooms, four generous bedrooms, including a main with a WIR and ensuite.  Other features include panoramic city views, an alarm, hydronic heating, OFPs, wine cellar, north/south night-lit tennis court, 60,000L underground tank, garden shed, remote double garage and additional off-street parking.

This exceptional family residence is enhanced by a quiet position on the old Oakland Estate in the prized Studley Park precinct. Offering an idyllic lifestyle close to the CBD, Kew Junction shops, including Leo’s Fine Foods, Toscanos, cafes and restaurants or the Victoria Gardens complex. Whilst also providing easy access to many of Melbourne’s finest schools plus public transport options and the ever popular Yarra River parklands and trails – all underpinning its family lifestyle credentials and recreation options.

Land size: 1,874sqm approx.