3 First Avenue, Kew

Quietly occupying a prestigious parkland position where the gentle curve of the Anniversary Trail creates a picturesque introduction to a first-class family experience, this extensive five bedroom, 2.5 bathroom residence merges classic character and modern refinement in a superbly executed, indoor-outdoor domain. The flexible floorplan of ten principal rooms is ideal for every age and stage of family life while just nearby are a selection of excellent schools and shopping precincts. A central hallway with freshly polished dark-stained floorboards and high decorative ceilings sets the tone for the home’s sophisticated yet functional interior. At the front, a bay-windowed bedroom gazes south to treetops and the parklands enhanced by plantation shutters, built-in robes and a fireplace with Art Nouveau details. Further along are three additional ground-floor bedrooms separated by a stunning central family bathroom, a full-size laundry and a powder room. An upstairs parents’ wing with elevated northerly views towards the ranges features a superb bedroom with built-in robes and a deluxe ensuite including a freestanding bath plus a versatile study/lounge retreat with great storage. The brilliantly zoned layout also offers formal sitting and dining rooms while at the rear are spacious open-planned family dining and living areas complemented by a Miele-appointed gourmet kitchen featuring soft-close storage and a stone-topped island breakfast bench. A private and secure north-facing rear landscaped garden presents a peaceful sun-filled space for a family to relax and entertain with its alfresco terrace and gas-plumbed BBQ/pizza oven, while other attributes of the home include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, air-conditioning, security alarm system, a lock-up garden shed as well as automatic gate off-street parking. Ideally located close to a host of private and public schools, High Street’s Harp Village cafes and shops, sporting facilities, Boccaccio Super IGA, tram routes (48, 109, 72) and the Eastern freeway, this large and light family residence by the tranquil Anniversary Trail along with its parkland and playground presents a magnificent family lifestyle opportunity on an impeccably-maintained 646 sqm approx. allotment.