57 Pakington Street, Kew

Distinguished by its landmark pedigree as one of revered architect Beverly Ussher’s finest Federation-era homes, ‘Kloa’ c1898 is an elevated icon of family excellence merging heritage grandeur with an expansive luxury extension amid sublime Ian Barker designed gardens. Exhibiting a beautiful street presence of historical significance, this substantial sunlit sanctuary spanning 1360 sqms approx. is enviably positioned for an outstanding lifestyle near High Street shopping, parks and private schools. Fully secure with automatic gate off-street parking, CCTV surveillance and alarm system, this magnificent multi-level residence offers enormous flexibility for a growing family with its light and airy, north-oriented interior enhanced by hydronic heating, ducted air-conditioning, double-glazing, solid Baltic pine and Blackbutt floors, ornate period details and an 1800-bottle subfloor wine cellar. A glorious stained-glass entry hall leads to impressive ground-floor accommodation including four sizable bedrooms with built-in robes (Jack and Jill heated-floor ensuite) plus a versatile executive study/retreat or additional bedroom, and a full bathroom. A powder room and reading nook precede an American-inspired living room where a towering void ceiling with Velux skylights, a stone-clad Jetmaster fireplace and multiple north-facing French doors create a stunning setting overlooking the garden. A light-filled family zone at the rear with bespoke Mark Douglas lighting flows to a dining room beside a breathtaking kitchen defined by a waterfall-edge breakfast island that is an elegant stage for family gatherings and sophisticated entertaining with its Falcon double-oven range cooker and a butler’s pantry, while further is a big laundry with a chute and drying cabinet. Upstairs is a spacious study with a storeroom and independent access, along with a separate parents’ wing including a study and a luxurious bedroom with a fabulous balcony, walk-in robe and heated-floor designer ensuite featuring a twin vanity, double shower and an indulging freestanding bath. Impeccably designed for all family occasions, a wrap-around bluestone veranda with automatic blinds picks up sunshine and sculptural garden aspects at every turn and projects to an entertainment area with a built-in pizza oven and BBQ, as well as a pool-house or gym on a concrete-floor that comes with a powder room and outdoor hot-water shower, and a self-cleaning swimming pool and spa including gas and solar heating. ‘Kloa’ is Kew family living at its absolute finest combining vast and versatile interior space with glorious surrounding garden in a premier pocket near blue-ribbon amenities including leading primary and independent schools, Willsmere Village cafes and shops, Kew Junction restaurants and supermarkets, Eglinton Reserve, the Anniversary Trail, golf courses, trams and the EastLink freeway.