81 Broadway, Camberwell is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1910. The property has a land size of 2000m2 and floor size of 427m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2014.
A magnificent Queen Anne-style family domain, Knowsley c1901 stands as a distinguished exemplar of Federation-era confidence, refinement and grandeur amid botanical grounds spanning 2,000 sqm approx. on an exclusive tree-lined boulevard in a prestigious dress-circle location. Sympathetically enhanced by renowned heritage architects, this expansive five bedroom and study residence is an opulent landmark sanctuary where irreplaceable period artistry meets modern family luxury.
Beyond its commanding historic faade and sweeping garden, this majestic homes exquisite character is expressed through an imposing entrance hall revealing polished parquetry flooring, anaglypta dado panelling, ornate pressed metal ceilings, intricate stained-glass windows, and a series of original Art Nouveau fireplaces with carved timber overmantels that reinforce the architectural richness and craftsmanship of the era.
The vast interior unfolds with considered symmetry and scale, offering a clear separation between formal reception spaces and extensive everyday living zones. Proportions are impressive, circulation is intuitive and multiple areas allow family members to gather or retreat as desired. Original detailing is carefully retained while contemporary updates ensure that present-day routines are delivered with flexibility, privacy and seamless functionality across a substantial two-level layout.
Complemented by a stately executive office with veranda access, five distinctive bedrooms spread across both levels provide flexibility for families at every stage. A beautiful ground-floor main bedroom incorporates a fitted walk-in robe and deluxe ensuite with a freestanding bath, frameless-glass shower, smart toilet, baroque vanity and chandelier, while an upstairs bedroom with an ensuite accompanies a large retreat, creating a self-contained zone for teenagers or extended family.
A sumptuous formal reception room offers a gracious setting for sitting or dining, before a large-scale family domain that flawlessly integrates living and casual dining areas by a premium stone-finished kitchen featuring Miele steam and pyrolytic ovens, integrated dishwasher a huge breakfast island bench and abundant storage. Further on the ground-floor is a superb marble-lined family bathroom, a full-size laundry and a sub-floor cellar for the wine connoisseur.
A deep rear garden setting is perfectly resolved with a bluestone entertainment terrace coupled with a basketball area, productive garden, fruit trees, lawn and mature plantings, along with a workshop, rainwater tanks and automatic gates to a double carport. Secured by CCTV surveillance, Knowsley is a masterpiece of family prestige close to private schools including Camberwell Grammar and Fintona, Camberwell Junction, Maling Road Village, Boroondara Park, train station and trams.
The size of Camberwell is approximately 7.7 square kilometres. There are 24 parks, covering nearly 5.8% of the total area. The population of Camberwell in 2016 was 22081 people. By 2021 the population was 21965 showing a population decline of 0.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Camberwell is 50-59 years. Households in Camberwell are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Camberwell work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 71.70% of the homes in Camberwell were owner-occupied compared with 70.90% in 2016.
Camberwell has 11,958 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Camberwell have seen a -1.02% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a 8.18% increase. As at 31 May 2026:
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