99 Princess St, Kew is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 543m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2024. There are other 5 bedroom House sold in Kew in the last 12 months.
Facing Fellows Street beyond a towering screen of greenery, this majestic Victorian residence is a testament to the elaborate craftsmanship of one of Melbourne's most prominent architects. Built by Henry Hardie Kemp in 1888 as his own home, this magnificent residence began a repertoire of notable buildings, including at Melbourne University and Scotch College.
A wide portico entry serves as a quiet, all-weather position to enjoy the flourishing gardens, while proudly welcoming guests to the home. Inside, soaring 12-foot ceilings hang above gleaming Baltic floorboards, guiding guests through a wide entrance hall to adjoining lounge and dining rooms.
The momentous proportions of these rooms create an opulent space for everyday living and en-masse entertaining, embellished by marble-swathed fireplaces, extravagant ceiling roses, and lofty, north-facing sash windows. Indulging the avid entertainer, the modern kitchen adjoins the dining room, providing Bosch and Miele appliances, an integrated Liebherr fridge and freezer, and a central solid maple island bench to mingle with guests, lined by near-endless storage
A basement cellar adds old-world charm, complementing the entertaining spaces to enhance any revelry at an instant. Completing the ground level, a home office is fitted with custom hardwood cabinetry, adjoining a guest bathroom.
Upstairs, four bedrooms enjoy the grand dimensions of the era, including a lavish main bedroom with a marble fireplace, and a two-way ensuite bathroom. Finished by a double garage with mezzanine storage, the home is perfectly positioned for family living, set among the Yarra River's recreation, Kew Junction shopping, elite public and private schools, and the Eastern freeway for a quick commute to city or coast.
The size of Kew is approximately 10.5 square kilometres. It has 37 parks covering nearly 18% of total area. The population of Kew in 2011 was 23,876 people. By 2016 the population was 24,613 showing a population growth of 3.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kew is 20-29 years. Households in Kew are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kew work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 68.6% of the homes in Kew were owner-occupied compared with 66.1% in 2016.
Kew has 13,870 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kew have seen a 17.14% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 13.87% increase. As at 31 August 2024:
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