Kew: Eye-catching Orb House inspired by ancient Pompeii dwellings hits the market
A landmark Kew property that was short-listed for an Australian Institute of Architects Award has hit the market. See how much you could buy it for.
Landmark Kew property The Orb House favours tranquil, introspective living inspired by the dwellings of ancient Pompeii, say its creators at Bojan Simic Architecture.
Short-listed in the residential category of the Australian Institute of Architects Awards in 2010, the visionary residence’s architecture attracted the current owners to the home in 2019.
Now they’ve decided to move on from 52A Molesworth St, which has hit the market with a $7.m-$7.5m price guide.
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When the owners purchased it in 2019, the four-bedroom, four-bathroom property had just undergone a completed full internal and external refurbishment, where a Grigio Versilia marble kitchen and bathrooms, a classic grey colour scheme, and a 1000-plus-bottle wine cellar were added.
Also updated was the central outdoor pavilion, which adjoins a self-cleaning pool, sundeck, and sauna on a 962sq m block.
Some of the property’s greatest drawcards include its unique architectural design and attention to detail, says Walter Dodich, senior sales consultant from Kay & Burton Boroondara.
Dodich highlights the “home office at the front of the house with unrestricted views over treetops through to the Yarra” as one example.
Combining a zoned split-level interior with a free-flowing layout offering intimate retreats for each family member and a series of living areas that bring everyone together, Dodich says that home is tailored for indoor-outdoor family excellence.
“The home would suit families with several separate wings and living zones in the house and close to all amenities.”
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The precision and artistry of the design are best expressed in a two-level cubical wing where a lower-level lounge with a suspended fireplace and doors to the deck leads to a top-floor home office with magnificent views.
The kitchen features a waterfall breakfast island and boasts Miele appliances and a butler’s pantry with a Leibherr wine fridge, while a pool and deck-side entertainment pavilion by a cedar sauna/bathroom with electric awnings, Beefeater BBQ and Scholtes drinks fridges.
The designer home with a minimalist aesthetic delivers maximum impact with a stunning emphasis on innovative form, high-end functionality, and volumes of light and airy space.
“It has superb Northern light and dedicated living zones that accommodates for all ages,” says Dodich.
Located in a prestigious elevated position, with rear lane access, Dodich says The Orb House “feels like it’s in the country but only a few minutes away from the city”.
Dodich says the key feature of the location is the natural habitat along the nearby Yarra River as well as golf courses, its proximity to schools, Kew Junction shopping and easy access to the CBD.
The home is being sold via expressions of interest through Kay & Burton Boroondara, closing November 26
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