26 Wimba Ave, Kew is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1920. The property has a land size of 905m2 and floor size of 315m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2022.
A welcome surprise of substantial size with an immense 10-room layout and a 905sq. metre allotment (approx.), this extensive single-storey residence and generous landscaped garden surroundings provide a wonderful environment for an expanding family close to some of Melbourne's finest schools and excellent amenities. Understated 1920s elegance characterise an attractive faade and flexible layout with its ornate ceilings and leadlight glazing that flows to previously-extended further accommodation all filled with natural light.
Essentially, this extra-large home revolves around a huge kitchen hub that's lined with solid granite benchtops while featuring European appliances and a walk-in pantry. Formality at the front is gracefully expressed by a sitting room (Jetmaster gas fireplace) and versatile dining room with the reception hall also leading to a main bedroom (ensuite, BIRs), a fitted study and three further bedrooms (BIRs) complemented by a central segmented bathroom area.
At the rear, an open-plan family/meals area with a soaring ceiling extends to a second main bedroom (ensuite, BIRs) and an idyllic double-glazed living room (OFP) designed for family relaxation. French doors at pivotal points open to a spacious sun-filled garden and a covered alfresco terrace with water feature that's a perfectly private place to entertain. Also offers separate laundry, copious storage, ducted heating, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, plus a lock-up workshop and ample off-street parking.
Located on blue-ribbon, family-friendly avenue, this highly-impressive property that presents superbly for now with prospects for further improvement (STCA) is enviably situated near elite schools, Victoria Park and upgraded playground, bicycle trails, new Kew Recreation Centre, trams and shopping precincts including Kew Junction, Harp Village, Boccaccio Balwyn, Glenferrie Road and Camberwell Junction
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:
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