40 Somers Avenue Malvern - James Home Ratings

40 Somers Avenue, Malvern

James Home Rating: —583
Inspected: 28/8/25

Position

Somers Avenue is a highly regarded Malvern street. At the moment, it’s buzzing with construction and renovations — five or six houses in view being worked on — which can be a short-term nuisance but underlines the strength of the area’s long-term value. Families and builders alike clearly see the upside.

Property

A big, high-quality home built around 10 years ago, presenting as a classic, formulaic style more commonly seen in Kew, Balwyn, and North Balwyn than Malvern.

• Land: 786sqm — substantial for the area.
• House: 725sqm over three levels.
• Accommodation: Generous bedrooms, multiple living zones, no shortage of space.
• Design: Classic/formulaic styling, leaning toward French Provincial but more restrained.
• Light & Flow: South-facing rear plus dark parquetry floors make the rear a little heavy and dark — this is the property’s biggest compromise.
• Stairs: No lift, and a lot of stairs. There may be provision for a lift if a buyer wants to retrofit.
• Build Quality: Strong — construction and detailing feel solid and enduring.

Buyer Fit

• Families: Works for large families needing five-plus bedrooms and three levels of accommodation.
• Style Lovers: Buyers who appreciate the classic/provincial style will see this as a strong example.
• Not for everyone: If this aesthetic doesn’t appeal, it won’t convert you.

Market & Value

• Context: On land of this size in a premium Malvern location, with quality build and accommodation, this home is well positioned.
• Compromises: South rear, darker finishes, and stairs are the trade-offs.
• Summary: A big, high-quality, formulaic-style home in a prized street. Not French Provincial cliché, but still within that vein. For buyers who like the style, this is a strong offering with enduring value.

40 Somers Ave, Malvern. Large 725sqm classic-style family home on 786sqm. Three levels, quality build, south rear, strong location.