996 Burke Rd, Balwyn is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1927. The property has a land size of 773m2 and floor size of 262m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2023.
"Rosewood" is a superb period family residence reminiscent of English-styling with an impressive street presence and distinctive faade privately and securely positioned behind a high brick fence and occupying a large well-established garden with lovely mature trees and box hedges. Reflecting an elegant interior which showcases its period character and attributes, including coloured leadlight glass, decorative ceilings as well as the proportions typical of its era. Blending perfectly with the contemporary living and entertaining areas of the home.
The elegant interior features polished hardwood floors flowing to a formal sitting with bay window, a study or home office, downstairs main bedroom with BIRs and adjacent bathroom. Through to an expansive family domain incorporating a stylish entertainer's kitchen, equipped with stone bench tops, Smeg and Fisher & Paykel appliances, WIP and adjacent laundry/powder room. Flowing to a covered deck and paved outdoor dining and entertaining area; overlooking a heated spa pool and tranquil rear garden - the perfect place for alfresco relaxation. Whilst upstairs has three further bedrooms with built-in robes, including one as a possible retreat with a study annex; plus a family bathroom. Other comprehensive features include intercom and secure coded gate entry, ducted heating, R/C air conditioners (family room and upstairs bedrooms), OHD fans, OFPs, plantation shutters, roof storage and three sheds, auto gates, off-street parking, and rear lane access.
Further enhanced by its marvellous location, conveniently positioned near the top of Burke Road hill close to Deepdene Primary School, moments from Deepdene Village, Kew or Balwyn shopping options, cafes and restaurants, parklands and the Outer Circle trails. Plus it has easy access to many of Melbourne's sought-after private and other public schools, public transport options and quick access to the Eastern Freeway or the CBD - all underpinning its coveted lifestyle location.
The size of Balwyn is approximately 4.4 square kilometres. It has 19 parks covering nearly 5.0% of total area. The population of Balwyn in 2016 was 13312 people. By 2021 the population was 13495 showing a population growth of 1.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Balwyn is 10-19 years. Households in Balwyn are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Balwyn work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 69.30% of the homes in Balwyn were owner-occupied compared with 71.20% in 2016.
Balwyn has 7,490 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Balwyn have seen a 5.88% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 11.54% increase. As at 31 March 2026:
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