Camberwell
VIC
3124
Victorian grace with lush alfresco enjoyment in prime family locale
Sold 06/11/2021 Undisclosed
Immersed in period character and enchanting gardens, this freestanding c1890 Victorian home offers tranquil indoor-outdoor living in an enviable coveted position. Situated paces from Camberwell High and Canterbury Girls’ schools, Boroondara Park, Anniversary trail and Maling Road’s quaint village eateries, the home enjoys a prestigious family-favoured position, while minutes from Camberwell Junction, East Camberwell station and a host of elite private schools.
Welcomed by an idyllic latticework verandah and lush garden entry, the home’s many charming details include Baltic floors, cast-iron fireplaces, and soaring 11-foot ceilings. A refined sitting room hosts guests beneath an elaborate ceiling rose and ornate cornices, lit by a bright bay window. Situated to the rear of the home, a contemporary family room offers fireside relaxation and dining under sunlit highlight windows. The central kitchen caters with ease, smartly dressed in Blackwood cabinetry and granite bench tops adjacent to a covered courtyard and study nook zone. A wall of glass bi-folding doors integrate the living room with abundant gardens, providing a rotunda for alfresco dining and secluded relaxation.
Each bedroom is generously sized for rest and study, including an attic-style master with walk-in robe, ensuite, and sundrenched rooftop terrace. A central bathroom on the ground floor services the home with modern amenity and period style. Completed by a European laundry, this home is a delightful setting for contemporary living with the combination of timeless period details.