8 Durham Rd, Surrey Hills is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1890. The property has a land size of 773m2 and floor size of 244m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last transferred in September 2025.
THE PROPERTY
Welcome to 'Hillside', a captivating 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom Victorian home from 1890. Nestled in the English Counties precinct on Durham Road, it seamlessly blends timeless elegance with modern comfort. Impeccably renovated, Hillside offers generous family accommodation comprising a main bedroom with new designer ensuite and BIR, four additional bedrooms with two additional bathrooms and study. Beneath 3.7m ceilings in the front of the house you move onto polished pine floorboards and to the expansive open plan living and dining room with a gourmet kitchen appointed with new benches and modern appliances. French doors open onto a large undercover entertaining deck overlooking the private leafy garden with solar heated pool and spa.
With a North/West orientation ensuring abundant natural light, comfort is paramount with ducted 3-zone heating, inverter cooling, and a solar-heated pool and spa. Multiple entertaining spaces connect, featuring large decking and a spacious backyard. Positioned on the southern boundary, it maximizes privacy and natural light, while the tree-lined street adds natural beauty. Embrace the versatile floor plan, dividing the property into three zones: bedrooms, main living, and back living/pool areas.
KEY FEATURES
? Built in c1890 with the distinguished name Hillside
? Impeccably renovated, with recent updates including a new ensuite and refreshed outdoor spaces
? Elegant features: French/Bohemian basket chandeliers, downlights and satin Zen switches throughout
? Kitchen upgraded with new fittings and modern appliances
? Inviting solar-heated pool/spa and convenient electronic slide gate for driveway access
? Versatile floor plan seamlessly divides the property into three zones
? Ensured year-round comfort with ducted 3-zone ducted heating, inverter ducted cooling, and two split systems
? Abundant storage solutions cater to practical living
THE LOCATION
Situated in sought-after Durham Road, this residence offers easy access to the charming boutiques of Maling Road and Union Road. Enjoy seamless convenience with nearby train, tram, and bus stops. Proudly zoned for esteemed schools, including both Canterbury and Surrey Hills Primary, as well as Canterbury Girls and Camberwell High and easy access to Melbourne's private school hub this property ensures an exceptional living experience.
THE TERMS: 30|45|60 Days
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 7,008 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Surrey Hills have seen a 2.42% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 7.29% increase. As at 31 March 2026:
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