52A Molesworth Street, Kew, VIC 3101 sold on 22 February 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 22 Feb 2025 for $6,480,000

52A Molesworth Street
Kew VIC 3101

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Car spaces: 4
Floor area: 524m2
Land area: 962m2
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Kay & Burton - Boroondara
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Property Details for 52a Molesworth St, Kew

52a Molesworth St, Kew is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom House with 4 parking spaces and was built in 2008. The property has a land size of 962m2 and floor size of 524m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2025. There are other 4 bedroom House sold in Kew in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
2008
Floor Size
524m2
Land Size
962m2
Local Government
Boroondara
Lot/Plan
1/TP169396

Last Listing description (June 2025)

The Orb House is a visionary 4 bedroom masterpiece from award-winning architect Bojan Simic where an expansive design of luxury-zoned spaces revolves cohesively around a central entertainment oasis at the Yarra River end of Studley Parks premier treelined street. A RAIA short-listed domain thats highly regarded in architectural circles, this sublime contemporary residence with its striking faade is absolutely world-class combining a zoned split-level interior and high-end features tailored for indoor-outdoor family excellence.

Flawlessly unfolding with a free-flowing layout offering intimate retreats for each family member and a series of living areas that bring everyone together, this stunning designer home with a minimalist aesthetic delivers maximum impact with a stunning emphasis on innovative form, high-end functionality and volumes of light and airy space. Towering glazing and Grigio Versilia marble highlight an extensive sweep of dining and living areas overlooking a self-cleaning pool.

An adjoining marble kitchen with its waterfall breakfast island boasts Miele appliances (steam/regular ovens, gas cooktop, integrated fridge/freezer) and a butlers pantry with a Leibherr wine fridge, while a pool and deck-side entertainment pavilion by a cedar sauna/bathroom features electric awnings, Beefeater BBQ and Scholtes drinks fridges. A connoisseurs wine cellar showcasing a Veuve Clicquot riddling rack and a 1000+ bottle capacity completes the picture of entertainment perfection.

The precision and artistry of the head-turning design is best expressed in a two-level cubical wing where a lower-level lounge with a suspended fireplace and doors to the deck leads to a top-floor home office with sweeping views. A large ground-floor main bedroom offers copious built-in robes and a deluxe ensuite (freestanding stone bath, double-shower) before a vast teenagers wing including three spacious bedrooms (BIRs, ensuites), a TV lounge and access to a city-view terrace with a five-person spa.

Further is a versatile rumpus/study or space for two additional cars, while there are also powder rooms, a full-size laundry opening to a private terrace, hydronic floor heating, ducted heating/cooling, solar electricity, CCTV and security alarm, biometric/video intercom, electric blinds and drapes, Sonos speaker system, American Oak and wool flooring, abundant storage, easy-care landscaped garden and internal remote-control double garage plus additional off street parking to the front of the property.

Iconic, incomparable and inspirational in a prestigious elevated position with rear lane ROW, The Orb House is a substantial and state-of-the-art family sanctuary offering exceptional convenience to leading private schools, Kew Junction shopping and restaurants, river parkland and walking trails, golf courses, Eastern freeway, buses and trams to the myriad attractions of Melbournes vibrant CBD.
Land: 962 sqm (approx).

Property History for 52a Molesworth St, Kew, VIC 3101

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$6,480,000
22 Feb 2025
Listed for Rent
$750/w
15 May 2007
  • 22 Feb 2025
    Sold for $6,480,000
  • 30 Oct 2024
    Listed for Sale SOLD: Undisclosed
  • 29 Dec 2022
    Transferred
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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 14,098 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:

  • The median value for Houses in Kew is $2,862,541 while the median value for Units is $938,453.
  • Houses have a median rent of $950 while Units have a median rent of $625.
There are currently 23 properties listed for sale, and 10 properties listed for rent in Kew on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 655 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Kew.

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