25 Wrixon Street, Kew

Leafy Paul Bangay landscaped garden with a circular fountain pond and gated return driveway creates a beautiful private setting opposite Carey Grammar School for this substantial five bedroom and study residence on a 1864 sqm approx. corner allotment in the esteemed Sackville Ward. A sanctuary of space and serenity, this attractive two-level home offers an idyllic family lifestyle blending extensive accommodation with expansive outdoor entertaining including a tennis court, pool and spa. Engaging with leafy surroundings at every turn, connecting formal lounge (gas fireplace) and dining rooms showcase elegance and refinement with solid polished floorboards extending across to a glorious ground-floor main suite featuring a spacious bedroom, built-in robes, a walk-in robe and a large ensuite. Further is a fitted study and chic ensuite, while a first-floor children’s wing offers four bedrooms, an ensuite, a dual-vanity bathroom, powder room and a superb lounge/retreat. Situated above a remote-control internal garage is a wonderful movie room with gold-class equipment, then back downstairs at the rear are flowing yet designated family dining and living spaces overlooking the garden complemented by a stunning Miele-appointed kitchen (induction cooktop, steam oven) with a breakfast waterfall island. Multiple doors link seamlessly outside to a covered terrace, self-cleaning saltwater pool/spa (gas/solar heating) and a N/S floodlit, mod-grass tennis court. A secluded and sun-drenched oasis for the ultimate in family alfresco enjoyment and entertaining guests, this magnificent residence also includes a big laundry (drying cupboard), a third powder room, mudroom, wine cellar, abundant storage, CCTV surveillance, alarm system, valet intercom, hydronic heating, split-system air-conditioning and ducted vacuum, along with vegetable boxes, a garden shed and automatic irrigation system. Located on a substantial Sackville Ward landholding with the tennis court fronting Fitzwilliam Street, this grand Kew property with no heritage overlay is perfectly poised for now and the future in a prestigious pocket near a selection of Melbourne’s premier private schools, parklands, Burke and Cotham Roads’ trams and a range of shopping precincts including Camberwell Junction, Glenferrie Road and Auburn Village. In conjunction with Chris Barrett - Marshall White