24 John Street
Kew

"Askern", a much loved period family home, graces an expansive garden allotment spanning 1,081sqm approx. having a wide frontage with leafy and mature garden in the coveted Sackville Ward; arguably one of Boroondara's most prestigious and sought-after areas underpinning its value and capital appreciation prospects.

The residence originally constructed in the mid-1930s features retained period attributes including a rendered and double brick feature façade, stained panelling and woodwork plus the generous proportions typical of its era. The property offers an outstanding opportunity to build a new, statement family residence of grand proportions, construct multiple luxury town residences or for those with vision and imagination a chance to undertake front-to-back renovations to the existing character-filled residence. Updating it in keeping with today's lifestyles and expectations (STCA).

The current home is loaded with memories of a bygone era with the accommodation featuring an entrance hall and large formal sitting room and adjacent formal dining, four bedrooms with built-in robes, a period-style family bathroom and kitchen equipped with Asko & Smeg appliances leading to an informal living room with study annex, laundry and WC. Plus an expansive external rumpus, studio or home office and a paved outdoor dining and entertaining area. Other features include a Rinnai heater (sitting room) and gas wall heater & R/C air conditioner (informal living) plus a double carport and garage.

The property is in a privileged position, within walking distance of some of Melbourne's finest schools, moments from Glenferrie Road or Kew Junction shopping precincts, plus nearby parklands, the Outer Circle walking trails and public transport options including Glenferrie Station - presenting a rare opportunity with future lifestyle benefits.

Land size: 1,081sqm approx.