Magnificently nestled amongst glorious established gardens with a pool and guest cottage, 'Kuala' is an illustrious solid-brick c1888 Victorian residence of over 540sqm with grand 5-bedroom proportions and elegant features providing a generational family home enviably positioned in the revered St Kilda Hill precinct.
Ornate ceilings, timber floors and leadlight windows highlight the rich period charm through the imposing entrance hall, branching off to an exquisite sitting room with a gas fireplace and home theatre system, and a spacious guest suite/recreation room. An abundance of family accommodation comprises four first-level bedrooms and two bathrooms, including the indulgent full-width main suite, with a living room, walk-in robe, newly refurbished twin vanity ensuite with a freestanding bath, and wrap-around balcony.
With a striking alfresco connection, the expansive open-plan living and dining room with a large brand new, quality appliance kitchen, opens through French and bi-fold doors to the leafy private gardens with an automated heated pool and spa. The breathtaking botanical setting continues around the paved alfresco dining zone, where a Moreton Bay Fig tree, wisteria-lined arbours and private borders of lush greenery create a stunning backdrop to summer entertaining. At the rear, on the site of the original stables, 'Dingley Dell', a self-contained one-bedroom cottage offers idyllic guest quarters, complete with a spacious living/dining area with a wood-fired heater, fully-equipped kitchen, a study and separate laneway access.
Showcasing superb period character and contemporary finishes, this majestic home also includes a zoned built-in sound system, hydronic heating, ducted reverse-cycle heating/AC upstairs, attic storage, a huge wine cellar, an underground water tank, auto irrigation, intercom, updated security system with new cameras, automatic gates to OSP for 3 cars and a single car garage accessed from rear lane. Land size: 1,302sqm (approx).
Land size: 1,302 Square Metres approx.
