83 Barkers Road

Kew VIC 3101

One in an iconic duo of grand Victorian terraces (c1887), this imposing residence conveys ample accommodation, beautiful original character and exciting indoor/outdoor entertainment options. Throughout its rich history, the substantial floorplan has been home to dignitaries, artisans and traders but today, it's beautiful proportions and distinctive sense of style offer an impressive context for family living and al fresco entertaining. Sitting metres from Church St cafes and tram and walking distance to leading private schools, this unique home comprises 4 spacious upstairs bedrooms (3/BIRs, huge cathedral ceiling main bedroom with chic dual-access spa-ensuite) plus 5th bedroom/dining room on ground level. Accentuating its enormous space, soaring dome-cove-lit cornicing highlights the stunning lounge room whilst open-plan living/dining areas and Miele/stone-finished kitchen transition effortlessly to the outdoors with a servery window and twin bi-folds. Remarkably private and surprisingly spacious, the west-facing courtyard expanses are designed for decadent entertaining with BI seating, BBQ, wok burner and pizza oven. There's scope to further extend/subdivide this property (STCA) also featuring upper city glimpses, powder room, BI laundry station, 12 foot ceilings, hydronic heating, OSP for 4 cars, 4 OFPs and easy proximity to Kew and Glenferrie shopping and Yarra parklands.