47 Wills Street

Kew VIC 3101

"Bramber" c1892 is an impressive and substantial late Victorian "transitional" slate roofed tuck-point brick family residence gracing a magnificent garden allotment spanning 962sqm approx. in the highly regarded Studley Park precinct - one of Melbourne's most desirable residential areas. The home is offered in rare, well-maintained and largely in original condition throughout. Displaying a range of classic period attributes including timber fretwork, tessellated tile return verandah, beautiful coloured leadlight glass, arched windows and architectural detail representative of both the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Now presenting an exceptional opportunity for renovators with vision and imagination to undertake restoration works and extend adding new living areas, kitchen and bathrooms in keeping with today's family lifestyles. While a wide 3.7m rear laneway affords design flexibility to add multiple garaging or an in-ground pool; with all works STCA.

Currently the gracious interior showcases decorative Victorian features including ornate ceiling roses and cornices on high ceilings with polished timber floors and an arched central hallway flanked by a formal sitting room/bedroom, formal dining room and three bedrooms, a study or potential fifth bedroom, and a period-style bathroom with claw foot bath. Plus a kitchen/meals equipped with stainless steel appliances, an original laundry, rear annex and WC leading to the garden. Plus a garage and OSP.

This unique opportunity is enviably positioned just minutes from Kew Junction cafes, restaurants and shopping including Leo's Fine Foods and Toscanos or the forthcoming Kew Recreation Complex. With easy access to the Yarra Boulevard parklands, numerous prestige schools and public transport options. Plus the CBD, Yarra Valley or the Mornington Peninsula via the Eastern Freeway, all of which enhances the lifestyle appeal attributed to this area.