13 St Johns Parade, Kew

Subscribe to regular market updates. Behind a grand solid brick Victorian façade adorned with trademark iron lace, this magnificent c1890 freestanding residence commands an elevated position in one of Kew's most prized pockets, moments from Kew Junction. A wide arched entrance hallway introduces an array of traditional features including soaring ceilings, ornate cornicing and ceiling roses complementing the graceful proportions that define every room. Two distinct living rooms, each with open fireplaces and marble surrounds, offer versatile spaces for living, relaxing and study, while generous sash windows frame leafy outlooks. The open plan family room and kitchen is bathed in northern light, appointed with stone surfaces and a suite of high end appliances, flowing to a rear bullnose verandah and a simply idyllic west facing garden with a manicured lawn, in ground trampoline, a raised deck and barbecue zone, plus shed and bike storage. A powder room, sizeable laundry with drying cabinet and a cellar complete the lower level. Upstairs, four bedrooms and two elegant bathrooms are supplemented by a central retreat. Sash windows capture sweeping rooftop views to the horizon, while the spacious primary bedroom connects to the front balcony. Features include powder room, excellent storage, ducted heating and ample parking. A choice of excellent private schools is within easy reach Xavier College, Trinity Grammar, MLC, Ruyton, Carey Baptist Grammar and Preshill, with zoning to Kew Primary, Kew High School and Melbourne Girls College. 116 Cotham Road Kew Trinity Grammar School 60 Wellington Street Kew Andale School Incorporated 84 Charles Street Kew Ruyton Girls' School 12 Selbourne Road Kew 135 Barkers Road Kew Methodist Ladies' College 207 Barkers Road Kew Carey Baptist Grammar School 349 Barkers Road Kew Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School 395 Barkers Road Kew Swinburne Senior Secondary College Kew East Primary School Kitchener Street Kew East 7-19 Beresford Street Kew East Genazzano FCJ College 301 Cotham Road Kew Glenferrie Primary School Manningtree Road Hawthorn 131 Power Street Hawthorn Auburn Primary School Rathmines Road Hawthorn East 571 Glenferrie Road Hawthorn Hawthorn West Primary School 40 Lisson Grove Hawthorn Deepdene Primary School 958a Burke Road Balwyn Our Lady of Good Counsel School 52 Deepdene Road Deepdene Camberwell Girls Grammar School 2 Torrington Street Canterbury Melbourne Girls College Yarra Boulevard Richmond Trinity Catholic School 57-59 Davison Street Richmond North 1393 Burke Road Kew East 1 Morrison Street Hawthorn Camberwell Grammar School 55 Mont Albert Road Canterbury Alphington Primary School Yarralea Street Alphington Sophia Mundi Steiner School St Marys Building, Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St Abbotsford Alphington Grammar School Old Heidelberg Road Alphington