86 Normanby Road

Kew VIC 3101

'Goldthorns' is a magnificent landmark Victorian slate roofed residence, arguably the finest period residence in the immediate vicinity and graces a prominent corner allotment with lush gardens and beautiful mature trees. Evoking memories of a bygone era in Melbourne's heyday when gracious living and entertaining was undertaken on a grand scale. Historically the first sub-division created the Goldthorns Estate which was subsequently sub-divided in 1940, excluding 'Goldthorns', into seven allotments for the building of 'modern houses'.Today 'Goldthorns' retains its pre-eminent position as a residence with the capacity to offer the finest family lifestyle with perfect amenities for entertaining in small numbers or family milestone events in keeping with today's expectations; or simply enjoying the company of friends for tennis or swimming in the pool. The home's generous proportions are complemented by exquisite period attributes including coloured leadlight glass, high ornately decorated ceilings and cornices and wide oak floor boards. Downstairs features an entrance hall leading to a formal dining room with arched box bay window and double doors to an elegant sitting room with a superb crystal chandelier, a library plus powder/cloak room. Preceding a contemporary family domain incorporating a brilliant hostess Calacatta marble kitchen equipped with Gaggenau appliances and Miele dishwasher, island meals bench and informal dining plus living; with an adjacent laundry, bathroom, cellar and full-service butler's kitchen flowing to a deck with barbeque kitchen overlooking the night-lit court and heated pool. The split-level upstairs features views to the northern ranges and City together with the flexibility of six bedrooms, main with WIR and ensuite; a study or gym plus a games room, retreat and two family bathrooms. Other features include alarm, mahogany lined antique lift c1925, marble, original and gasFPs, hydronic heating and ducted cooling, 60,000ltr underground tank & watering system plus a remote gate/double garage with secure internal access.Land size: 2,050sqm approx.