5 Thornton Street

Perfectly set well back from the street behind a high walled garden, this captivating solid brick c1918 residence exudes an inviting blend of period elegance and contemporary style through every impressively proportioned dimension. Distinguished by dark timber floors and high ornate ceilings, the broad reception hall flows through to a gracious sitting room with bay window and a grand formal dining room with a marble fireplace. Illuminated by western light, the superb gourmet kitchen appointed with Miele appliances, and the adjacent family living/dining room opens to the deep private west-facing garden. The generous main bedroom with a designer ensuite, a second double bedroom and bathroom with Euro-laundry are on the ground level while a sensational children's zone upstairs comprises two additional bedrooms, one offering spectacular city views, a spacious retreat and stylish bathroom. An idyllic family home just as it is, there is also scope to maximise the city views, substantial 762sqm approx. allotment and prestigious location with a new luxury family home (STCA). Desirably close to Yarra River parkland, Kew Junction, trams and elite schools, it includes ducted heating, RC/air-conditioning, garage and additional off street parking.