5 Bruce Street

Ever wanted to own a Jeffrey Smart painting? Why not own one of his settings instead?! This double fronted Hawthorn brick home, the original wheat master's residence in the historic Kimption Estate, offers evocative evening outlooks from the lap pool to the flood lit wheat silos, an aspect that combines a sense of Melbourne's past in a context of stunning contemporary luxury. The names convey the quality. Mafi floorboard beneath high ceilings frame brilliant proportions against a north facing backdrop from Jack Merlo. A Poggenpohl kitchen designed by a professional chef using fully integrated Miele appliances, Miele Supercool series refrigeration and commercial grade extraction beautifully balances elegance and efficiency. Control4 home automation offers comprehensive ipad connectivity, including all audio/visual equipment, fully monitored alarm and digital camera surveillance. Sublime living and dining areas are surrounded by three superb outdoor domains, one featuring a solar/gas heated, self cleaning lap pool, barbeque kitchen with bread/pizza oven, and a majestic Phoenix palm, another which is the perfect children's garden/play area with an urban orchard and beautiful herb wall by Joost Bakker and a secluded separate zone including a Japanese pond retreat with integrated filter system Four double bedrooms, including a seductive main bedroom with walk-in robes and ensuite featuring Kholer steam shower and Chroma-therapy lighting system, and two further bathrooms provide alluring accommodation, complemented by an inviting study/home office. Double garage with a vegetable rooftop garden with views and desirable proximity to Kensington cafes, the station, tram routes and the city complete a compelling picture. -State-of-the-art wine storage -Secure double garaging -Efficient hydronic heating -Refrigerated air-conditioning -BBQ kitchen, bread/pizza oven -Roof top vegetable garden -3000L water tank, irrigation -Luxuriously large bedrooms -Superb north facing living -3 outdoor zones by Jack Merlo