44 Malin Street, Kew

A substantial high-end family sanctuary inspiring luxurious modern living, this outstanding custom-designed residence (2017) delivers indoor-outdoor lifestyle perfection with stylish ease only metres to parkland in Kew's acclaimed private schools' precinct. Rising to capture sensational city skyline views, an impeccably crafted multi-level interior with double-glazing and Spotted Gum flooring offers impressive family functionality and flexibility in an extensive contemporary setting. Elevated on an 836 sqm approx. allotment behind automatic gates, large veranda and a fragrant olive and citrus garden, this beautifully bespoke home is at once captivating as it elegantly unfolds beyond an inviting entrance hallway revealing a ground-floor executive study and a lounge/library (gas FPs), guest's bedroom suite plus a powder room. North-side is a relaxing sitting and dining room where a two-way HeatnGlo fireplace flows through to a family living and dining zone with huge stacker doors. Balanced by a reclaimed Victorian Ash island bench, a breathtaking kitchen boasts Ilve ovens, ASKO dishwashers, Walker Celano wine fridge, sparkling/chilled water filter, butler's pantry and cafe windows while further is a large laundry (ASKO drying cabinet and a chute), mudroom and a vast basement area featuring a billiards/games room, 2500-bottle wine cellar, powder room, copious fitted storage and a three or four-car remote-control garage. A wide staircase leads to a rumpus/lounge room and four further bedrooms (three with WIRs accessing two ensuites; two balconies) where a magnificent main with a reading room, balcony and stunning city views showcases a spacious walk-in robe/dressing room and a double-shower luxe ensuite. Additional features include zoned central heating/cooling, timber ceiling fans, Villeroy & Boch vanities, vacuum, video intercom, alarm, CCTV and 25000l underground rainwater tank. The superbly landscaped rear garden with established rockery beds, lush lawn and built-in trampoline is a secluded and sun-drenched oasis for family and friends featuring an undercover entertainment terrace (heater, speakers, fan), seating pavilion and a glistening solar-heated swimming pool. Blue-ribbon positioned in a quiet and friendly pocket of Kew, this attractive luxury home is enviably located only a short stroll to Kellett Reserve and playground, Glenferrie Road shopping and cafe precinct, trams, train station and leading private schools including MLC, Carey, Ruyton, Trinity and Xavier College.