389 Barkers RoadKew VIC 3101
Property Details for 389 Barkers Rd, Kew
389 Barkers Rd, Kew is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1890. The property has a land size of 1297m2 and floor size of 422m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2015.
Last Listing description (May 2016)
Historic home enhanced for the future
There is a great sense of tradition surrounding the dignified Victorian residence at 389 Barkers Road Kew. Noted Hawthorn architect, John Beswicke, built the house in 1890. Beswicke also designed 'Rotha' in Harcourt Street and 'Glucksburg' in Yarra Street. The Barkers Road property has been home to three generations of the Winneke family: It was the home of the late Hon. Sir Henry Winneke, Governor of Victoria between 1974-1982. This grand and imposing 5-bedroom home has been meticulously restored, extended and significantly enhanced during a 10-year renovation. Capitalising on grand proportions, it now includes a lavish 1st floor master suite, 4 bathrooms (2 are marble), vast casual living and dining opening to a sandstone terrace with a solar-heated pool, huge granite kitchen, rumpus room and awe-inspiring front formal rooms. Features auto gates to a double garage, impressive private front gardens, Baltic flooring, cellar, open fireplaces, intricate plasterwork, ducted heating/cooling and intercom. Moments to a few famous private schools including Carey Grammar, MLC, Camberwell Grammar and Xavier College. Close to transport, parks, shopping and restaurants.
Property History for 389 Barkers Rd, Kew, VIC 3101
- 07 Oct 2015Sold for $5,050,000
- 15 Sep 2015Listed for Sale Expressions Of Interest
- 09 Jan 2009Listed for Sale PRIVATE SALE
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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 14,095 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kew have seen a 12.80% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 12.51% increase. As at 31 December 2025:
- The median value for Houses in Kew is $2,758,758 while the median value for Units is $901,711.
- Houses have a median rent of $970 while Units have a median rent of $620.
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