5 Hopetoun Avenue, Canterbury

Sold by Sophie Su, Kay & Burton This grand five-bedroom Edwardian residence with a classic slate roof captures the timeless charm of Canterbury. Rich in period character, it showcases beautifully preserved heritage features alongside expansive, light-filled living spaces designed for modern family living. Superbly positioned in the prestigious Golden Mile precinct, the home is just moments from the boutique shops and cafés of Maling Road, Canterbury Station, and the serene Canterbury Gardens. It is also within easy reach of leading schools including Camberwell Grammar, Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College, OLGC Primary, and a host of Melbourne’s finest private schools. Set on a generous 812sqm (approx.) allotment with no heritage overlay, with frontage 20.12m, the property has been meticulously maintained inside and out. The ground floor includes a welcoming entrance hall leading to a study or fifth bedroom, a main bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite, formal living and dining rooms, an additional bedroom, family bathroom, and a laundry. At the heart of the home, a two-storey extension features a gourmet kitchen with stone benchtops and stainless-steel appliances, flowing into an open-plan meals and expansive family area that opens to a private rear garden and a gas-heated in-ground pool. Upstairs, two further bedrooms with built-in robes and private balconies are accompanied by a well-appointed family bathroom. Additional features include ducted heating, gas heating, reverse-cycle air conditioning, security system, open fireplaces, box bay windows, skylight dome, and a double carport. A rare opportunity to own an exceptional Edwardian home in one of Canterbury’s most exclusive and tightly held locales.