41 First Avenue, Kew

Contemporary luxury is impeccably curated both indoors and out with this substantial five bedroom and study domain where outstanding proportions, state-of-the-art appointments and north-facing rear poolside entertaining create the ultimate family experience. A masterwork of design, quality and functionality, this magnificent near-new residence in a secluded and secure landscaped setting is a stunning architectural showpiece in a quiet street close to an array of blue-ribbon amenities. A grand arrival where an opulent French Provincial-inspired façade sets the tone introduces the breathtaking scale and refinement within launched by an entrance hallway and a stylish lounge room on polished oak parquetry flooring. The ground level extends to a guest’s bedroom suite (ensuite and walk-in robe), a powder room and a full-size laundry (chute), before a multipurpose home cinema where movie nights and sleepovers are perfectly catered for every time. A sunlit expanse of family living and dining under a 3.4-metre ceiling is enhanced by a gas fireplace and northerly orientation, while the adjoining kitchen is a chef-ready haven of high-end sophistication with its premium Gaggenau appliances including an induction cooktop, Miele French door fridge/freezer, boiling/chilled water Zip tap, beautiful marble waterfall island, soft-close cabinetry and a large butler’s kitchen with Miele cooktop and dishwasher. Additional accommodation centred around a first-floor lounge/retreat comprises of a home office/study or bedroom, three deluxe ensuite bedrooms with walk-in robes and a masterful main bedroom suite that opens onto a private north balcony with distant views and boasts dual his and hers walk-in robes and an exquisite ensuite featuring twin vanities, a separate toilet, a frameless-glass shower and an indulging freestanding bathtub. Wide sliding doors from the family zone open to a sun-drenched rear oasis where an undercover entertainment terrace amid attractive low-upkeep garden flows to a secure gas/solar-heated swimming pool and spa, along with a full bathroom, for private and peaceful family enjoyment. Also offers zoned ducted heating/cooling, double-glazing, plantation shutters, Villeroy & Boch basins, alarm system, CCTV surveillance, video intercom, automatic gates and remote-control internal garage and automatic irrigation system for front & rear gardens. Uncompromising attention to detail designed for family lifestyle excellence defines this immaculate luxury residence in a highly sought-after pocket close to many of Melbourne’s most prestigious private schools, local cafes, Boccaccio SUPA IGA, High Street and Balwyn restaurants and shopping, the Anniversary Trail, parkland, golf courses, trams and the Eastern freeway.