8 Rockingham Close, Kew

Commanding a prestigious waterfront position at an auspicious Studley Park address, this desirable family residence is a secluded blue-ribbon oasis with city skyline and river views. Exclusively located at the head of one of Kew's most coveted cul-de-sacs, a private birch-lined driveway reveals this attractive three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home blending current-day comfort and unparalleled potential on a 732 sq. metre allotment (approx.) bordering Rockingham Reserve and overlooking the Yarra River. An extraordinarily rare opening in such an elite Boroondara enclave, the once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire this magnificent property with sweeping elevated views that will never be built out presents aspirational new owners with unsurpassed scope and inspiration to renovate/extend the existing house or set a stunning new standard in luxury and sophistication building a substantial new multi-level domain (STCA). Surrounded by established garden and savouring one of Melbourne's most sought-after outlooks, the home was architecturally designed by Neil Clerehan in 1980s and offers a flowing, open-plan layout over a spacious single-level with a basement cellar. Light-filled and comfortable, the living room (OFP) that flows to a dining room has full-height doors onto a terrace and rolling garden while all the while capturing the sensational vista. It also leads to a glazed-ceiling lounge/meals area and kitchen updated with stone benchtops. Located in an adjoining wing are a powder room, family bathroom, two bedrooms with built-in robes, laundry and access to the double carport, while the main bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe is zoned at the opposite south-end of the home. This appealing home on a remarkable parcel of riverfront land is perfectly positioned close to private schools, Kew Junction, Glenferrie Road and Richmond shopping precincts, Yarra parkland, walking trails and city-bound trams.