287 Elgar RoadSurrey Hills VIC 3127
Property Details for 287 Elgar Rd, Surrey Hills
287 Elgar Rd, Surrey Hills is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1960. The property has a land size of 746m2 and floor size of 176m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2013.
Last Listing description (November 2025)
Commanding an exceptional position on one of the highest points in metropolitan Melbourne, this lovingly maintained and enormous 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1960s residence presents an exciting array of opportunities for the growing family of today, all on an outstanding allotment of 746 square metres (approx.). Oriented to offer a broad northern aspect, the home is comfortable for today, ready to renovate, rebuild or redevelop (all STCA) in the popular catchment for Box Hill High School and Surrey Hills Primary School.
At the heart of the home, a central kitchen / meals is semi-attached to a vast lounge room and a dining room/6th bedroom that is warmed by a gas-converted original fireplace and looks out upon the front garden. Meanwhile, at the rear of the home, a generous family room flows outdoors to a sunny deck and paved outdoor living that is suited to home entertaining.
Four of the 5 bedrooms have been completed with built-in robes, plus there is a garage, a shed and a custom-built classically styled cubby house, as well as plenty of driveway parking.
This is a location to reward your vision with the prospect of city views from a possible second floor allowing you to walk, bus or drive to PLC, Deakin University and local shops (including a Post Office, dentists, hairdressers, a pharmacy, bakery, cafes, yoga studio and optometrist).
Walk also to the city-bound Number 70 tram on Riversdale Road, taking you to iconic shopping spots (Middle Camberwell, Camberwell Junction, Camberwell Sunday Market, Hawthorn and Richmond restaurants, shopping precincts and Melbourne Central). Box Hill Railway Station is also nearby for connection to elite schools that include Siena College, Camberwell Grammar School, St Kevins College and Swinburne University, plus you have Our Ladys Primary School, excellent child care and a Catholic Church with Chinese services all nearby.
Plus you can walk to Aldi supermarket, Union Railway Station, buses to Box Hill CBD, Box Hill Library, Box Hill Town Hall, the RSL, 2 major hospitals and a plethora of medical services. Additional highlights include a pick-up point for no fuss transport to Melbourne Airport via the shuttle bus, multiple dog-friendly parks, sporting facilities and Aqualink with its pool and gymnasium.
*Beloved 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom family residence.
*Held continuously within same family for approx. 60 years
*Central kitchen / meals, semi-attached lounge, dining room, with servery window from kitchen and rear family room offer comfortable family proportions for today.
*Features unique custom-built Cubby (or possible Studio), a to-scale replica of a classic UK Devonshire Farmhouse.
*Rear landscaping inspired by artist Monet's French home
*Outstanding opportunity to renovate, rebuild or redevelop (all STCA).
*Set on a wonderful 746 square metres (approx.) with a broad northern aspect.
*Perched on one of the highest points of metropolitan Melbourne.
*Zoned for Box Hill High School and Surrey Hills Primary School.
*Well-serviced by all modes of transport with easy access to Box Hill Central, Union Road and Westfield Doncaster.
Terms: 10% deposit, balance 60/90 days
Property History for 287 Elgar Rd, Surrey Hills, VIC 3127
- 04 Sep 2025Listed for Sale $1,699,000
- 22 Oct 2013Sold for $817,500
- 10 Jul 2008Transferred
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0About Surrey Hills 3127
The size of Surrey Hills is approximately 4.4 square kilometres. It has 13 parks covering nearly 3.4% of total area. The population of Surrey Hills in 2016 was 13605 people. By 2021 the population was 13655 showing a population growth of 0.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Surrey Hills is 50-59 years. Households in Surrey Hills are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Surrey Hills work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 76.50% of the homes in Surrey Hills were owner-occupied compared with 76.30% in 2016.
Surrey Hills has 7,004 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Surrey Hills have seen a -2.25% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a 3.51% increase. As at 30 April 2026:
- The median value for Houses in Surrey Hills is $2,206,342 while the median value for Units is $917,390.
- Houses have a median rent of $943 while Units have a median rent of $615.
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