Sold by Andrew Smith and Julia de Campo of Kay & Burton, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “At this stage there doesn’t appear to be any negative impact on property prices.”
Offering a blend of Victorian details and a contemporary renovation in Armadale’s prized lifestyle hub, this light-filled four bedroom residence has been sold by Andrew Smith and Julia de Campo of Kay & Burton.
Completed by the interior designer owner for his own family, the property sold prior to EOI closing date after only 6 days on the market.
Agent Andrew Smith told WILLIAMS MEDIA there were 10 private one on one inspections during the short campaign. “The main thing with EOI is that if people see something they like, they don’t have to wait until closing date - we had two interested parties which created competitive tension and the home was sold in excess of the indicated range of $2.7m - 2.9m, highlighting just how good this property is,” he said.
There was significant interest in this home for a number of reasons. “Renovated classic period homes in the Stonnington area of South Yarra, Toorak, Armadale and Malvern are highly sought after,” Smith told WILLIAMS MEDIA. “The renovation has been beautifully done by the interior designer owner and the home’s position is second to none, close to Toorak Station, on the doorstep of the ‘French Quarter’, close to the Beatty Avenue shopping village and some of Melbourne’s leading private schools.”
The home was purchased by a local family who had been looking for some time. “While in their eyes it was not the perfect time to buy, this was the perfect home for them to live in as a family. Their children are older and they were looking to downsize simply for location and the convenience of local amenity,” Smith told WILLIAMS MEDIA.
“We are continuing to see good enquiry on good quality family homes in the Stonnington area. Enquiries are very motivated and given the small volume of sold properties, at this stage there doesn’t appear to be any negative impact on property prices at this time. I am also finding the one on one inspections really helpful as I’m able to build a more in-depth rapport with buyers and find out where they live and exactly what they are looking for.”
The home’s family accommodation includes a second living room with open fireplace and private upstairs parents’ retreat.
At the end of the traditional central hall, the family /living zone, set beneath an open ceiling that infuses the area with natural light, welcomes you with a cosy window seat, bespoke cabinetry and Nectre wood fire.
Bi-folding glass doors open to the landscaped back garden for easy indoor-outdoor entertaining.
Adjoining the living room, the kitchen features an Ilve stove, extra wide oven, integrated fridge/freezer, Miele dishwasher, and storage to ceiling height. It flows seamlessly to the butler’s pantry and laundry with abundant storage.
A palette of soft tones creates sophisticated yet homely interiors, underpinned by luxurious finishes from extra wide lime-washed engineered oak floorboards, to marble and stone in the kitchen and bathrooms and leather and aged brass accents. The flexible design includes a room devoted to storage which could also be a separate study.
Upstairs the stunning parents’ retreat --set beneath a vast cathedral ceiling that captures the night sky-- has a fully-fitted study area, marble- finished ensuite and generous walk-in wardrobe.
The home features high ceilings throughout, Victorian fireplaces, plantation shutters, high quality curtains, extensive storage in all rooms, ducted heating, cooling, security. storage shed and rear lane access.
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