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87 Dorking Road
Box Hill North VIC 3129

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: -
Land area: 1799m2
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Once-in-a-lifetime renovation opportunity

Built in 1891 for esteemed Box Hill resident William Thodey, this unique heritage-listed villa features a distinctive French Second Empire design from notable Melbourne architect Arthur E. Clarke, revealing fascinating preserved features both inside and out.
Nestled on an expansive 1800m2 block, the property has been called 'home' by a short list of distinguished families over the course of its long 123-year history, but it's now in need of a sympathetic renovation to restore its original splendour. Hence this is the perfect opportunity to extension out or up from the existing house subject to council approval.
With the potential to be one of the most magnificent homes in Box Hill, the property - often referred to as the 'McCook House' in honour of its beloved former residents - is the only known example of domestic French Second Empire architecture in Whitehorse, making it truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity.
Outside, the mansion's classic red-brick facade is enhanced by a sweeping verandah, an intricate leadlight front door, ornate brackets and a cast-iron crested turret that gazes out to the sprawling grounds.
Meanwhile, the largely untouched interiors feature soaring high ceilings, grand carved archways and moldings, original hardwood flooring and a splendid decorative fireplace.
There's also an intriguing and elaborate mural in one of the rooms, which is believed to be where former resident, Winifred McCook, stored valuable artefacts and items from her many expeditions to the Northern Territory, Western Australia and Papa New Guinea, in a bid to preserve records of native culture.
The home's versatile layout encompasses formal living and dining rooms, an expansive kitchen and a laundry/mudroom, plus five large bedrooms, a study/dressing room and bathroom.
Perfectly placed to offer a lifestyle of convenience, this much-admired local landmark is situated within a stroll of Kerrimuir Primary School, prestigious Our Lady of Sion College and popular Box Hill Gardens.
It's also just moments from Box Hill High School, Box Hill Central, the hospital and Eastern Freeway.
Requiring a new owner who is sympathetic to this marvelous heritage home's original features, the opportunity exists to create something truly special while honouring the property's rich legacy.
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Property Details for 87 Dorking Rd, Box Hill North

87 Dorking Rd, Box Hill North is a 5 bedroom, 1 bathroom House. The property has a land size of 1799m2. The place is currently for sale with Ray White Box Hill.

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The size of Box Hill North is approximately 4 square kilometres. It has 14 parks covering nearly 9.4% of total area. The population of Box Hill North in 2011 was 10,971 people. By 2016 the population was 11,857 showing a population growth of 8.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Box Hill North is 20-29 years. Households in Box Hill North are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Box Hill North work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 69.5% of the homes in Box Hill North were owner-occupied compared with 65.1% in 2016.

Box Hill North has 6,295 properties.

    There are currently 30 properties listed for sale, and 8 properties listed for rent in Box hill north on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 208 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Box hill north.

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