Lalla-Rookh c1897 - A Landmark Victorian Residence

Gracing a beautiful, lush garden allotment of 1,442sqm approx. "Lalla-Rookh" is a rare piece of local Kew history dating back to the late 1800's. It is believed the house was named after an Oriental poem written by the Irish Poet, Thomas Moore in 1817. This magnificent family residence boasts a lovely canopy of trees flowing past its wide frontage and is enviably surrounded by the prestigious real estate situated in Fellows Street, arguably the finest street in the coveted Studley Park precinct. Owned and enjoyed by the same family for the past fifty-one years its classic period ambience shines throughout this lovely home; including a bull-nose, tessellated, iron lacework wrap-around verandah, ornately detailed facade and arched entrance introducing the interior where a wide arched hallway, coloured leadlight glass and high decorative ceilings, roses and cornices continue the period attributes.

The home now offers the new owners a wonderful opportunity to update or renovate, preserving its character whilst creating new living areas in keeping with today's family lifestyles (STCA). With the current accommodation featuring a formal sitting room, music room or library and a formal dining room plus four zoned bedrooms, main with a dual access ensuite. A rear central deck, with a tranquil water feature leading to the rear garden, provides a delightful space for outdoor dining and entertaining and divides a family kitchen/meals area and adjacent laundry plus generous informal family living and dining room on one side; and a study alcove, bedroom and second bathroom on the other side. Other supporting features include marble OFPs, ducted heating, R/C air conditioner (informal living room), partial watering system and tank plus a double carport with access via the laundry.

This impressive property and residence is situated only minutes from Kew Junction cafes, restaurants and shopping including Leo's Fine Foods and Toscanos; with easy access to the Yarra Boulevard parklands, numerous schools and public transport options. Plus the CBD, Yarra Valley or the Mornington Peninsula via the Eastern Freeway, all of which enhances the lifestyle appeal attributed to this area.

Land size: 1,442sqm approx.

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Welcome to Kew 3101

  • Median House Price

    $2,615,000

  • 2 Bedrooms

    $1,532,666

  • 3 Bedrooms

    $2,156,667

  • 4 Bedrooms

    $2,896,666

  • 5 Bedrooms+

    $4,360,000

Kew, positioned just 5 kilometres east of Melbourne's CBD, is renowned for its sophistication and elegance.

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