8 Foley St, Kew is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1890. The property has a land size of 430m2 and floor size of 200m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2024.
Refined period elegance combines with contemporary ambiance and style in this irresistible double-fronted Victorian home situated in a desirable tree-lined avenue close to Foley Reserve.
Beyond the appealing exterior profile of this picturesque single level c1890 residence, a wide entrance hall with soaring ceilings and rich hardwood floors introduces the generously proportioned, light-filled spaces that are the hallmark of this sublime family sanctuary.
At the rear, an expansive north-facing living and dining zone offers the ultimate space for relaxed family living. The dazzling kitchen pairs Miele and Ilve appliances with extensive shaker-style cabinetry while a sparkling granite island is the perfect centrepiece for family and friends to gather around.
This serene space opens up on both sides to superbly landscaped courtyard gardens with the largest on the northern side providing a tranquil, low-maintenance space for outdoor living and entertaining.
Back in the original part of the house, there are three spacious bedrooms with stunning marble fireplaces including a captivating front master with a charming bay window, two sets of built-in robes and a crisp ensuite. A dazzling travertine bathroom with indulgent freestanding bath, heated towel rail and a verdant outlook services the other two bedrooms, both of which also benefit from built-in robes and attractive ceiling roses.
A second living room with extensive shelving either side of the striking black marble fireplace offers more space for a family to spread out, while also offering the potential to be used as a fourth bedroom if desired.
Additional features include a large laundry, powder room, double garage for two cars with extensive storage, plantation shutters, statement pendants, high front wall with security gate, rear garden, hydronic heating, zoned reverse-cycle ducted air-conditioning, security alarm, remote internal and external blinds and BOSE built-in sound.
Located near Kew Junction, this alluring family home mixes convenience and relaxation, footsteps from shops and cafes, city-bound trams and some of Melbourne's most esteemed schools including Xavier College, Trinity Grammar, MLC and Ruyton Girls' School.
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 15.42% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 16.14% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
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