Camberwell’s grand ‘Villa Alma’ estate is on the market for the first time in forty years.

The fully renovated five-bedroom, three-bathroom residence is set within 1,508 sqm (approx.) of beautiful English-style gardens featuring salt chlorinated pool, tennis court, croquet lawn, and secure parking.

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“This magnificent home, Villa Alma, was the flagship home of Burke Road Hill back in the late 1800’s, after which Alma Road was named,” Rachael Fabbro told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND.

“This much loved family home has been with its present owners for forty years, and the successful purchaser will be given first opportunity to acquire neighbouring, 'Alma Cottage' at 37 Alma Road prior to auction.”

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The home was built 136 years ago, in 1888, by Toorak Dairy Proprietor, Mr F.S. Prior, complete with a soaring tower looking over the then thriving Melbourne. The panoramic views from ‘Villa Alma’s’ Tower would have changed many times as Melbourne’s skyline and streetscapes grew.  

The property's current owner is notable designer, Di Riddell, known for her mirror work, who fell in love with the house as soon as she opened its gate for the first time.

Now, some forty years on, Di is putting ‘Villa Alma’ on the market as well as its neighbouring ‘Alma Cottage’, a single level, separately titled three-bedroom Victorian residence c1890 on 505 sqm (approx.) with no heritage overlay.

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Hidden behind its high fenced 32m frontage, the home’s exquisite facade with return iron verandah, bay windows and rare barrel vaulted porch is matched inside by impressive proportions that retain their original grandeur. Original details include soaring 3.6m ceilings, five handsome marble open fireplaces (four with gas), original hand scrolled timber door frames and a spectacular arched leadlight entry with imposing decorative ceilings.

Built in the decorative Italianate style with its iconic two-story tower with flagpole, the home and its glorious landscaped gardens form a secure private residential sanctuary designed for dignified living and grand scale entertaining, just moments from Camberwell Junction and elite schooling.

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Impeccably renovated, extended and updated, the home provides families with a practical and flexible floorplan of largely single-level accommodation. 

Multiple living areas include a formal sitting and formal dining/sixth bedroom, both with bay windows and fireplaces, expansive open plan living and dining featuring the skylit marble kitchen with oversized Smeg cooker, and a grand billiard room with open Jetmaster fireplace and built-in marble bar.

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A series of French doors connect to a large formally landscaped garden with pool and idyllic poolside entertaining areas, Pool House/Guest House, and the grounds, which host a romantic lattice framed pergola providing a beautiful undercover area for events, weddings, and parties.

Additional highlights include an exquisite main bedroom wrapped by the return verandah with lush garden views, fireplace, and an elegant marble ensuite featuring its own fireplace, twin vanities, ‘his and hers’ walk-in robes and two additional ground floor bedrooms with built-in robes.

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The upstairs original Maid’s quarters have been converted into one large retreat with light-filled bedroom, sitting/study area, walk-in robe and ensuite. The double storey tower with a second study area features stunning rooftop CBD views.

Other attributes downstairs include a family bathroom with claw foot bathtub, separate powder room, renovated marble laundry, hydronic heating, split cooling, excellent storage, original hardwood and herringbone timber floors, sub-floor wine cellar, vegetable/herb garden, two garden sheds, auto garden irrigation, secure video intercom entry, remote gates to double carport and four car off-street secure parking.

Source: RT Edgar 

To arrange a private inspection or enquire about a price guide phone or email Warwick Anderson of RT Edgar or Rachael Fabbro of RT Edgar via the contact form below. 

To view the listing or for more information click here.

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