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Exquisitely combining its original elegance with timeless contemporary spaces on a magnificent 898m2 (approx.), this meticulously restored and renovated c.1911 home provides an exceptional family living environment just a short stroll from Willsmere Village. Utterly uncompromising amidst its manicured landscaped gardens, stunning original detail has been woven into the fabric of a beautiful contemporary home with the rare flexibility of a fully self-contained single bedroom apartment above its remote double garage with workshop.
A tradesman’s own home purchased when newly married over forty years ago, generous proportions have been completely restored, stylishly renovated and kept consistently updated, creating a much-admired family home just minutes from the CBD and leading schools. A commitment to quality is immediately evident in the careful revival of its original detailing, the considered selection of timeless finishes and impeccable presentation, whilst modern living requirements are fulfilled by multiple living and entertaining areas, a marble/Miele kitchen, a series of spacious bedrooms, including a refined main bedroom suite, and landscaped gardens that include a fountain and auto irrigation.
A return verandah provides an enchanting introduction to a series of original rooms that showcase their soaring rosette ceilings, timber fretwork and magnificent leadlight windows in a luxurious main bedroom with bay window, built in robes and luxe ensuite, two additional bedrooms, one with built-in robes, and a north facing formal living room that includes a feature bay window and original open fireplace. At the rear, open plan family living/dining areas enjoy abundant northern light wrapped in a second return verandah that overlooks the glorious rear garden with alfresco entertaining, feature fountain and lawned areas lined with mature Palm Trees. Designed for effortless entertaining, the superb marble kitchen features Miele appliances including induction cooktop, wall oven and combi microwave, Zip Hydro tap for instant chilled/boiling water, integrated fridge/freezer and large central island, complemented by a nearby laundry that features a wok cooktop if required. At the end of a deep gated driveway, an outstanding workshop with storage and WC sits behind the remote double garage whilst above, the fully self-contained apartment provides flexibility as additional living, home office, guest or future proof family accommodation with a large open living room including a full kitchen, bedroom with built-in robes, bathroom and split heating/cooling. Additional highlights include a family bathroom with spa bath, ducted heating, split cooling, hardwood floors, alarm, video intercom entry, water tanks, undercover garden storage and additional off street parking.
Live a modern lifestyle in a piece of Kew history just a short walk from Willsmere Village cafes and shops, express buses to the CBD, Eglinton Park and Outer Circle Trails with minutes to leading private schools, Kew and St Anne’s Primary, Kew Junction shopping and dining, and the Eastern Freeway.
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