A high-profile and much-admired home in a dress circle position opposite Alexandra Gardens, 'Cahirlough', c1890, whose name is believed to be Gaelic for "a chair beside the lake", is a double storey 5 bedroom Victorian block-fronted home that has been meticulously renovated throughout, encompassing a dramatic, light-filled floorplan with expert attention to detail, resulting in a restrained elegance that perfectly combines the very best of period grandeur with sleek contemporary style.
Featuring lush park and private garden views from most rooms, impressive inclusions are 3 ornate Victorian open fireplaces, original Baltic pine and century-old reclaimed Victorian Ash flooring, an indulgent 1st floor parents' retreat with a balcony capturing rotunda and city glimpses, 2 sumptuous bathrooms, a versatile hobby room/storeroom/study, formal front study with park views, an 800-bottle, climate controlled cellar, inlaid woodwork and carpet and high end appliances, fittings and finishes throughout.
Well-designed for everyday living and all-occasion entertaining with flow-through formal sitting and dining rooms, each with open fireplaces, a fully-fitted, temperature-controlled cellar, a gourmet kitchen with American beech cabinetry, light Caesarstone benchtops with seraphic glass splashbacks and 90cm Smeg oven and 6-burner cooktop. The property offers airy casual dining with screened French doors and spacious casual living with cafe-style fold-back doors opening to a deep, undercover deck and very private rear garden with a manageable lawn area, herb garden and tranquil water feature. Practical details include a guest powder room, extra-large laundry with a chute and parking for 6 cars (triple carport and 3 parking permits), large walk-in pantry and massive amounts of storage, video intercom, ducted heating and cooling, water tanks and an alarm.
Upstairs, is a very long and wide landing with a reading retreat and leafy views at either end, 4 appealing bedrooms with robes that share a large family bathroom with a separate bath and frameless shower. The property is showcased by an expansive main bedroom suite with spectacular park views, a lounge area, balcony access, walk-in fitted dressing room and chic ensuite with a double shower and twin vanities.
In one of the most sought after streets of Kew and at the epicentre of Kew's private school zone and just a short walk to Cotham Road or High Street trams, Junction shopping, cafes, restaurants and specialty stores, this fabulous home is ready for the next instalment of magical family memories.
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