Subscribe to regular market updates. Building and Pest report for 2 Daracombe Avenue, Kew Executive Sales Consultant Expressions of Interest Closing Monday 13th April at 5:00pm Commanding a magnificent north-facing landholding of approximately 2,464sqm within an exclusive cul-de-sac in Kew’s renowned school belt, ‘The Poplar’ c1926 delivers a remarkable architectural transformation that elevates this historic estate into a league of its own. Originally conceived in the Old English style by distinguished architect Robert Hamilton, the residence now reveals a dramatic, state-of-the-art addition that introduces exceptional light, expansive proportions and design continuity between past and present. Rich hardwood finishes, impressive timber beams, and refined period detailing define the grand entrance hall, which branches into elegant sitting and dining rooms, each with open fireplaces and French doors that unfold to a covered terrace overlooking the garden. Beyond the original rooms, a spectacular open-plan living and dining domain expands across the northern side of the home, its extraordinary dimensions heightened by soaring chevron timber-clad ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace and extensive integrated storage. The kitchen is appointed with premium Miele appliances, dual integrated refrigeration, a butler’s pantry and a dedicated caterer’s kitchen nearby, enabling large-scale entertainment with ease and supported by a wine cellar and internal garage access. A richly appointed home office with a gas fireplace accompanies a lavish main bedroom featuring a leadlight bay window with a deep seat, a gallery walk-in robe, and terrace access, served by a contemporary dual-vanity ensuite with a freestanding stone bath. Upstairs, three oversized bedrooms provide beautifully zoned family accommodation, each accompanied by its own private living or study domain, including one with a loft, and all served by a generous travertine-appointed bathroom. Full-height sliding doors connect the interiors to a substantial terrace adjoining the heated infinity-edge pool and spa, surrounded by immaculate lawns, mature oak, poplar, and magnolia trees, and a tranquil water feature edged in honed bluestone. Mature wisteria traces the original façade, while multiple alfresco zones, a poolside bathroom and an integrated barbecue extend outdoor entertaining. A north-south tennis court, gym, in-ground trampoline, integrated indoor and outdoor sound, hydronic heating, air-conditioning, guest powder room, laundry with drying room, a gym and two double garages with separate gated crossovers accompany a location moments from leading schools, trams and village shopping. Sat 28 Mar.1:00pm - 1:30pm Thu 2 Apr.2:00pm - 2:30pm Thu 9 Apr.2:00pm - 2:30pm Sat 11 Apr.2:00pm - 2:30pm Deepdene Primary School 958a Burke Road Balwyn Our Lady of Good Counsel School 52 Deepdene Road Deepdene Genazzano FCJ College 301 Cotham Road Kew Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School 395 Barkers Road Kew Camberwell Girls Grammar School 2 Torrington Street Canterbury Camberwell Grammar School 55 Mont Albert Road Canterbury Carey Baptist Grammar School 349 Barkers Road Kew Canterbury Girls Secondary College Mangarra Road Canterbury Auburn Primary School Rathmines Road Hawthorn East 1393 Burke Road Kew East Ruyton Girls' School 12 Selbourne Road Kew Kew East Primary School Kitchener Street Kew East Fintona Girls' School Stroud Street Balwyn 116 Cotham Road Kew Balwyn Primary School Balwyn North Primary School Buchanan Avenue Balwyn North Buchanan Avenue Balwyn North 7-19 Beresford Street Kew East Methodist Ladies' College 207 Barkers Road Kew 2 Marwal Avenue Balwyn North Trinity Grammar School 60 Wellington Street Kew Andale School Incorporated 84 Charles Street Kew Swinburne Senior Secondary College 3 Brenbeal Street Balwyn 3/13 Brenbeal St Balwyn 135 Barkers Road Kew Camberwell Primary School 290 Camberwell Road Camberwell Camberwell Primary School Reserve Road Camberwell Executive Sales Consultant