22 Laver Street, Kew, Vic 3101

This property seamlessly blends luxury and natural elements, originally renovated in 1985 by Nonda Katsalisdis and recently transformed by Neil Architecture's directors, Cameron Neil and Huyen Bui. It offers a masterful design within the leafy Studley Park precinct, providing a unique contemporary family living experience across two levels amongst superbly landscaped gardens. The focus is on tranquillity, sustainability and modern excellence, with abundant natural light and scenic views from every angle.

The front of the house features striking black stained timber cladding and operable louvred screens to filter light and views into the house. Inside, you'll find four out of five generously sized bedrooms on the ground floor, including a private primary suite with a walk-in robe, ensuite and a signature Neil Architecture window seat.
The first floor seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor living through an open plan living and dining area, leading to a sun-drenched garden oasis. There's also a separate lounge/music room on this level with a balcony and a cozy fireplace for winter comfort. Upstairs, the bathroom takes inspiration from Japanese bathhouses, offering a deep bath and a sauna with cold plunge access, all overlooking a spacious swimming pool. For outdoor gatherings, there's a sheltered alfresco entertaining area right off the kitchen with an integrated outdoor fireplace and charcoal barbecue zone, set within lush landscaped surrounds. The kitchen is a contemporary marvel, boasting marble surfaces, light timber accents, walk in pantry, breakfast bar and high-end Smeg and Miele appliances for all your culinary needs.

The property comprises a fifth bedroom/guest room that connects to a private home office or studio, with ensuite access to a modern central bathroom. Other features worth noting include a study, functional laundry off the kitchen with ample storage and sleek marble countertops, an additional contemporary bathroom, small cellar, endless storage throughout, 5kw solar power system, central hydronic heating and cooling and an oversized double garage with space for two more guest parking spots behind it.

Tucked within a treelined hill, this impressive residence is only 4km from the CBD, on the doorstep of Richmond, Collingwood and Fitzroy’s entertainment and cafe scene, Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre, Victoria Street trams, Studley Park Road buses, the Yarra River Trail, Kew Junction shops, restaurants and supermarket’s, Kew Primary School and Melbourne’s esteemed private school belt including Xavier College, Trinity Grammar School, MLC and Ruyton Girls’ School.