20 Edward St, Kew is a 7 bedroom, 5 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1912. The property has a land size of 1198m2 and floor size of 624m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2022.
Kew's esteemed Sackville Ward commands one of Melbourne's finest reputations as a family lifestyle and private schools' precinct where this illustrious 7 bedroom residence c1912 is magnificently set amidst leafy botanical garden and an alfresco entertainment sanctuary. Tightly-held by only three families, this expansive luxury home on a huge 1,200 sqm allotment (approx.) presents a remarkably rare opportunity.
Fully secure with CCTV, alarm, video intercom and rear remote-control double garage (via sealed side cul-de-sac), extra-wide frontage to a highly coveted street reveals a glorious garden and stately faade before an extensive, two-level layout. Merging ornate original detail and luxurious modern features, the beautifully presented interior is zoned to accommodate a large family and guests while superbly designed to entertain.
A grand games room (with full-size billiard table that hosted The Rolling Stones!), graceful music room, gym, climate-controlled connoisseur's wine cellar plus a sumptuous formal dining room are matched by a sun-soaked and secluded outdoor oasis featuring alfresco kitchen pavilion (teppanyaki grill, BBQ, commercial rangehood, fridge, dishwasher) and self-cleaning heated pool with a Remco safety/solar cover.
Overlooking this north-facing haven is a central family zone with living, dining and sitting areas all served by an impressive kitchen boasting an AGA stove, Gaggenau cooktop and Miele dishwasher. Further at ground-level is a laundry, mudroom, two bathrooms, splendid executive office/library and an exquisite main bedroom including a custom-fitted dressing room and marble-lined ensuite with a double-shower.
Separate upstairs wings provide exceptional flexibility with the guests' area including a lounge, kitchenette and laundry areas, dining area, two bedrooms (WIRs) and a bathroom. The children's domain incorporates a study/retreat, powder room, bathroom and four robed bedrooms. Additionally there is hydronic heating, ducted cooling/heating, speaker system, vacuum, gas FPs, parquetry floors, high ceilings and keyless entry.
This elite Sackville Ward property offered for the first time in around 30 years offers an unparalleled family lifestyle experience surrounded by blue-ribbon amenities including the cream of Kew and Hawthorn's prestige private schools, Cotham and Burke Roads' trams, parkland just around the corner and nearby boutique Balwyn, Camberwell and Hawthorn shopping precincts.
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 14,099 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kew have seen a 15.42% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 16.14% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
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