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1189 Burke Road
Kew VIC 3101

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4
Car spaces: 4
Floor area: 421m2
Land area: 835m2
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Property Details for 1189 Burke Rd, Kew

1189 Burke Rd, Kew is a 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom House with 4 parking spaces and was built in 1920. The property has a land size of 835m2 and floor size of 421m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2016.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1920
Floor Size
421m2
Land Size
835m2
Local Government
Boroondara
Lot/Plan
PC373584

Last Listing description (June 2017)

Privately and securely positioned behind a high front brick fence with remote entry gates, the busyness of life is left far, far behind. Enter into a tranquil world of professionally landscaped gardens by MZL, to be welcomed by a beautifully renovated, solid brick period home with stunning contemporary extension and outdoor entertainment - a perfect blend of traditional charm and contemporary luxury. In the highly sought after prestigious and coveted Sackville Ward, its lifestyle appeal cannot be denied, providing a variety of leading public and private schools within walking distance and easy access to transport options, shopping, entertainment and parklands.
Alongside elegant period features preserved and restored, award-winning designer and builder Evolve, have seamlessly connected stunning contemporary living spaces to impeccable standards.
No expense has been spared to provide immeasurable comfort and security including a complete re-wire and re-plumb, new glazed terracotta roof, luxurious deep Cavalier Bremworth carpeting, double glazed windows, extraordinary lighting fixtures, thermal and acoustic insulation, video intercom, surround sound, remote entry and vehicular gates, rear remote double garaging from Sackville Street with two further tandem car parks, security alarm and CCTV, automatic garden watering systems, zoned ducted heating and cooling, and three phase power.

Beyond the tessellated tiled entry porch, wide Spotted Gum flooring flows through numerous tranquil living spaces within which to relax, either in private company or in friendly crowds. The elegant interior comprises of an expansive library/study with built-in bookcases, OFP, and lead-light windows; a formal lounge and stunning modern dining both with OFP; theatre with podium seating; large family room with built-in TV and adjacent guest bathroom; magnificent informal living/dining room with calming views of neighbouring Plane trees from Sackville Street and cosy gas fireplace; and a fully-fitted alfresco dining with plumbed barbecue, kitchen and bar-fridge aside the salt-water, solar-heated swimming pool.
The state-of-the-art kitchen within the open plan living/dining is an entertainer's delight, overlooking a beautiful side garden reminiscent of a floral bouquet. The cabinetry is streamlined in gloss white with thick Calcutta marble tops and splashbacks, providing abundant storage including study niche, pull-out pantry, appliance cupboard and butler's pantry, fully-appointed with Electrolux appliances including double oven, convection microwave, steam oven and Asko dishwasher and rangehood.
Accommodation is superbly comfortable and generous, the master suite consisting of lead-light bay window, extensive built-in robes and a lavish double basin ensuite adorned in marble with full-height tiling. A second downstairs bedroom provides copious storage with luxurious gloss white ensuite, plus four further bedrooms upstairs sharing a stunning open shower bathroom with an opulent freestanding bath.
The property is easily accessed through a rear right of way from Sackville Street, providing both pedestrian access leading into a courtyard garden with delicious herb garden beside the pool lounge, and vehicle access via the remote double garage including mud room with shoe and coat storage.
Located with easy access to some of Melbourne's leading public and private schools including Camberwell Grammar, Camberwell Girls', Carey Grammar, MLC, Trinity, Xavier and Genazzano, with trams at your doorstep delivering you to Camberwell Junction's renowned boutique shops, entertainment and eateries, Camberwell Station, Glenferrie Road shopping, and Kew Junction.

Property History for 1189 Burke Rd, Kew, VIC 3101

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$3,300,000
03 May 2016
  • 03 May 2016
    Sold for $3,300,000
  • 14 Apr 2016
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
  • 19 Apr 2012
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
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About Kew 3101

The size of Kew is approximately 10.5 square kilometres. It has 37 parks covering nearly 18.0% of total area. The population of Kew in 2016 was 24605 people. By 2021 the population was 24499 showing a population decline of 0.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kew is 50-59 years. Households in Kew are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kew work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 68.50% of the homes in Kew were owner-occupied compared with 66.10% in 2016.

Kew has 14,108 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kew have seen a 2.34% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 7.60% increase. As at 31 March 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Kew is $2,689,418 while the median value for Units is $912,915.
  • Houses have a median rent of $1,150 while Units have a median rent of $630.
There are currently 34 properties listed for sale, and 8 properties listed for rent in Kew on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 648 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Kew.

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