31 Prospect Hill Road

Camberwell VIC 3124

A superlative family domain of exceptional quality and craftsmanship, this landmark 1907 mansion sits high on Prospect Hill with panoromic city views from the upper-level balcony, expansive five bedroom accommodation and a home office with separate entry.Originally “Hessle” Ladies’ College, a progressive girls’ school of the time, the property is integral to the area’s history and has been tightly held for 33 years by the first family to reside here. Situated within a few minutes’ walk of Camberwell Junction, cafes, restaurants, trams and Camberwell Station and convenient to private schools, the location is highly coveted.Beautifully preserved, today the double brick home built on bluestone foundations is the best of period and modern eras and showcases the grandest of proportions, spectacular period elegance and sympathetic renovations that open the interior to the northern light and landscaped gardens. Impressive beneath soaring ceilings across the two levels and featuring Wunderlich pressed metal ceilings throughout the refined reception rooms and entrance foyer, the expansive accommodation offers fabulous interconnected living spaces for entertaining and a library. A family room is a wonderful gathering space; while the voluminous adjoining north-facing conservatory is a superb winter retreat. This is a home that is extremely liveable with grandeur. A consulting suite with waiting room, toilet and separate entrance and adjoining study/office provide exceptional amenity for the professional wanting to capitalise on the proximity to Camberwell Junction.Five generously scaled bedrooms, all with built-in robes, a rumpus room, bathroom and superb sunset balcony with expansive city skyline views circulate across the first level; while a spacious kitchen with freestanding Flacon stove and meals area, mud room, laundry and powder room are accommodating for a family. Comprehensive appointments include video security intercom, zoned evaporative cooling, zoned hydronic heating, monitored security system, external blinds, computerized watering system, 10,000L of water storage and a long driveway linking a carport to a double remote garage with storage.