8 Kensington RoadSouth Yarra VIC 3141
Property Details for 8 Kensington Rd, South Yarra
8 Kensington Rd, South Yarra is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 7 parking spaces and was built in 1856. The property has a land size of 1174m2 and floor size of 350m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2024.
Last Listing description (September 2024)
Position and potential go hand in hand at this handsome Victorian home just meters from Toorak Road cafes, boutiques, trams and Chapel Street.,
The single-storey home, once part of the Como estate, in one of South Yarra's most acclaimed streets, is a tranquil oasis set on a sprawling garden allotment of 1155sqm with a swimming pool. It is ready to be taken to another level with an inspired renovation taking account of its excellent floorplan, or to build your own luxurious dream home or multi-dwelling development (STCA).
Whatever way you choose to go, it represents an irresistible opportunity for the savvy buyer.
Stunning natural light filters inside from beautiful bay windows in the home's striking faade, while inside original features of a central arched hall, elegant bay windows, striking fireplaces and high ceilings meld beautifully with vibrant and eclectic interiors. The flexible floorplan provides for up to five bedrooms, formal and informal living, a study, three bathrooms with handcrafted Portuguese tiles - including an ensuite to the main bedroom, open-plan kitchen and a multi-purpose studio or family room.
A generous bedroom, study and sitting room are off the central hall, while the transverse hall houses a booklined study or den and the main bedroom has a private sitting area, walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. Another living room and the adjoining dining room have garden outlooks, while the kitchen with a combination of Ilve, Miele and Gaggenau appliances overlooks the garden and the informal meals area. Beyond the kitchen a studio/family room, with storage and pool bathroom could easily be a "work from home" space. More features of this hidden gem are its jarrah floors, laundry, storage, heating, air conditioning, alarm, external security shutters and parking for up to seven cars behind electric gates.
From this distinguished address walk to Toorak Village, the Como Centre and Chapel Street dining and retail precinct, South Yarra Station, city -bound trams, Como Park and Yarra River walking tracks. Schools, from Melbourne High School through to a range of elite private schools are also withing easy access.
Property History for 8 Kensington Rd, South Yarra, VIC 3141
- 16 Sep 2024Sold for $7,800,000
- 02 Sep 2024Listed for Sale SOLD
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0About South Yarra 3141
The size of South Yarra is approximately 3.6 square kilometres. There are 19 parks, covering nearly 19.1% of the total area. The population of South Yarra in 2016 was 25147 people. By 2021 the population was 25028 showing a population decline of 0.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in South Yarra is 20-29 years. Households in South Yarra are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in South Yarra work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 35.50% of the homes in South Yarra were owner-occupied compared with 32.60% in 2016.
South Yarra has 26,625 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in South Yarra have seen a -19.78% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -7.48% decrease. As at 31 August 2026:
- The median value for Houses in South Yarra is $1,876,468 while the median value for Units is $594,082.
- Houses have a median rent of $905 while Units have a median rent of $625.
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