11 Ross Street, KewVIC

Preserving the essence of its Edwardian origins amid spectacular modern luxury, this five-bedroom plus study home captures the very best of two eras with unquestionably enchanting result. Peacefully nestled beneath the leafy canopy of Sackville Ward’s tree-lined streets, ‘Ventura’ means good fortune, and every aspect of this prestigious home and location holds its namesake true.

Beyond sculpted gardens and a tranquil water feature, a tuck-pointed façade and wrap-around verandah guides guests into another time, where soaring 11-foot ceilings and lustrous Baltic floors envelope a beautifully crafted interior. Elaborate cornices and ceiling roses frame the original rooms with a scattering of leadlight accents and marble-swathed cast-iron fireplaces, including a grand dining hall for refined entertaining.

The rear of the home complements the old-world elegance through an immense open plan layout of modern living, draped in stone surfaces and hardwood flooring. Beside a cosy gas fireplace and bespoke modern bookcases, family and friends gather for relaxation, lively dinners, and indoor-outdoor enjoyment. At centre stage, a vast kitchen effortlessly caters to the masses, providing Gaggenau appliances and endless storage including a walk-in pantry. Bi-folding doors peel open to the private gardens, providing sheltered alfresco dining and sundrenched lounging amid easy-care surrounds.

Four bedrooms offer yesteryear’s lavish proportions for individual retreat and study, enriched with fitted robes and luxurious ensuite amenity, plus a versatile fifth bedroom or resplendent sitting room. A stately home office finishes the floorplan, lined with crafted bookcases and desks, while an independent studio adjoining the garage provides opportunities for self-contained accommodation, home business, or artistic pursuits, along with a wine cellar basement.

Providing a triple garage via a right-of-way, plus off-street parking via Ross Street, the home enjoys an esteemed position among Melbourne’s elite private school belt, moments from Kew Junction, trams bound for the city or to Camberwell Junction’s indulgent eateries and shopping, and Camberwell Station.