Expressions of Interest Option to purchase ‘Alma Cottage’ 37 Alma Road, Camberwell. Grand and gracious ‘Villa Alma’ c1888, situated within the prestigious Sunnyside Estate, is the flagship residence after which Alma Road was named. Situated on the crest of Burke Road Hill, this trophy property offers a fully renovated five-bedroom, three-bathroom accommodation set within 1,508 sqm (approx.) of breathtakingly beautiful English-style gardens and featuring salt chlorinated pool, tennis court, croquet lawn and secure parking. Tightly held by the same family for forty years, the seemingly unattainable now becomes available, creating an opportunity to enjoy an exceptionally rare inner-urban family environment, with the first option to purchase the neighbouring ‘Alma Cottage’, 37 Alma Road, a single level, separately titled three-bedroom Victorian residence c1890 on 505 sqm (approx.) and with no heritage overlay. In a private world of its own behind its high fenced 32 meter frontage, an exquisite facade with return iron verandah, bay windows and rare barrel vaulted porch is matched inside by equally impressive proportions that retain their original grandeur with soaring 3.6 meter 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. In the hands of owner, notable Designer Di Riddell, the home has been impeccably renovated, extended and updated, creating a one-of-a-kind family environment with a practical floorplan of the utmost elegance and timeless style. Largely single-level accommodation offers fabulous flexibility with multiple living areas including formal sitting and jaw-dropping 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. 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 simply breathtaking grounds hosting a north-south, half tennis court, croquet lawn and 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. 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, formal English-style gardens with mature feature trees, 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. Note: The successful buyer of ‘Villa Alma’ 33 - 35 Alma Road, Camberwell will be given the first option to purchase neighbouring ‘Alma Cottage’, 37 Alma Road, a charming and updated single-fronted Victorian three-bedroom residence on its own title of 505 sqm (approx.) with no heritage overlay. This property will otherwise be set to Public Auction on 30th November 2024 at 1pm.
