1 Stawell Street, Kew

A premier address in Kew’s prestigious Studley Park precinct sets the scene for a remarkable family lifestyle with this exceptional five bedroom Edwardian residence. Renovated and extended on a 1024 sqm approx. allotment, this distinguished single-storey home with an attractive tuckpointed brick façade delivers superb indoor-outdoor living and entertaining combined with easy access to nearby private schools, High Street shopping and tranquil Yarra River parklands. Beyond automatic gates, a bluestone-paved driveway and lush established garden, this grand family home reveals a tessellated-tiled entrance framed by hand-painted stained-glass windows creating a beautiful introduction to an extensive interior defined by elegance and sophistication. An arched central hallway with high decorative ceilings and polished floorboards effortlessly links a functional layout launched by a north-facing sitting room, three bedrooms and a bathroom. A gallery hallway at the rear overlooks secluded garden and leads to a central family bathroom, separate laundry, linen storeroom and two further bedrooms including a huge main suite featuring a fitted dressing room and a dual-vanity ensuite with a shower and soaker bath. A stylish fireside lounge room overlooking a peaceful courtyard extends to an elevated dining room before a light and airy family/meals area adjoining a large Smeg and Miele-appointed kitchen with a breakfast island. A stunning rear outdoor sanctuary is sympathetically designed for family enjoyment with a bluestone entertainment terrace and BBQ area transitioning to a leafy low-maintenance garden and a self-cleaning heated swimming pool framed by sandstone paving and a magnolia hedge. Additional attributes include hydronic heating, ducted heating and air conditioning, Bose indoor & outdoor speakers, heated towel rails, plantation shutters, built-in robes, underground water tank and secure parking, with approved planning permit for double garage. From ornate heritage profile to outstanding family accommodation and glorious garden surroundings, this first-class Studley Park residence in a magnificent treelined setting presents an unsurpassed lifestyle opportunity. Only minutes to the city, the highly-coveted location offers excellent proximity to Kew Junction cafes and shopping, leading schools including Xavier, MLC, Trinity and Ruyton, trams, freeway, golf courses and parklands.