196 Prospect Hill Rd, Canterbury is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1920. The property has a land size of 724m2 and floor size of 322m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2026. There are other 5 bedroom House sold in Canterbury in the last 12 months.
This charming late Edwardian family residence sits on a generous garden allotment of approximately 736sqm, offering an inviting blend of period elegance and contemporary family living. Light-filled interiors and airy proportions create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, while classic features including high ceilings, coloured leadlight windows and spacious rooms reflect the homes enduring character.
Behind an eye-catching pale grey faade with charcoal trim, the renovated and extended interior unfolds over two levels with polished timber floors throughout. A sitting room with an original brick fireplace adjoins a formal dining or flexible study, complemented by a powder room and well-zoned accommodation. The home features five bedrooms, including two downstairs, main with walk-in robe and ensuite, while three additional bedrooms upstairs are accompanied by a family retreat, bathroom with freestanding bath and a second powder room.
At the rear, a generous full-width living and dining domain is framed by tall windows and French doors, centred around a superbly appointed entertainers kitchen with stone benchtops, large island, quality appliances, butlers pantry and adjoining laundry. Opening seamlessly to a wide deck with window servery and fully equipped outdoor kitchen, overlooking a leafy garden with fire pit ideal for relaxed family living and entertaining.
Additional features include ducted heating and cooling, Heat n Glo fireplace, extensive storage including large roof storage and garden shed, a front carport and tandem off-street parking.
Positioned in the sought-after Maling Road precinct, the home enjoys exceptional family convenience. South Surrey Park and walking trails, Highfield and Wattle Parks, Canterbury Primary School and an excellent selection of leading schools are all nearby. Riversdale Road trams are within easy reach, while Middle Camberwell, Camberwell Junction, cafes, restaurants and the Rivoli Cinema are just moments away, delivering a superb lifestyle setting.
The size of Canterbury is approximately 3.2 square kilometres. It has 14 parks covering nearly 6.6% of total area. The population of Canterbury in 2016 was 8056 people. By 2021 the population was 7800 showing a population decline of 3.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Canterbury is 10-19 years. Households in Canterbury are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Canterbury work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 78.10% of the homes in Canterbury were owner-occupied compared with 76.80% in 2016.
Canterbury has 4,039 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Canterbury have seen a -1.58% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a 4.33% increase. As at 30 April 2026:
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