43 Belmont Avenue Kew - James Buyer Advocates

43 Belmont Avenue, Kew

James Home Rating: 682 | PPP Grade: B+ | 2026
Quote: $3.6m
Land: 736 sqm
Style: Block-fronted Victorian (c.1890s)

How to Read This Home

This is very much what you see is what you get.

A crisp, clean, well-renovated Victorian that’s ready to move into, even if it’s not cutting-edge or pushing architectural boundaries.

What Works

✔ Period Charm, Well Presented
Classic block-front Victorian with a tidy, respectful renovation.
Feels cared for and immediately livable.

✔ Layout Logic
Bedrooms at the front, living zones to the rear — predictable, but sensible.
Nothing awkward or confusing.

✔ North Light (Big Plus)
The side yard orientation brings excellent north light along the east–west axis of the home.
This adds warmth and lift to the living areas and gives the house a nicer feel than you might expect.

✔ Family Function
This is a good family home:

• usable outdoor space (to the side)

• a pool (dated, but functional)

• even a small basketball area that will actually get used

What Holds It Back

✖ Not Cutting Edge
If you’re chasing sharp, contemporary design, this may feel a bit past its prime.

✖ Pool Dominance
The pool is dated and visually strong:

• redo it

• remove it

• or live with it

None are wrong — but a decision is coming.

✖ Yard Position
Living pushes into a wall at the rear rather than opening straight onto a backyard.
It works, but it’s not ideal.

Renovation Reality

You don’t need to do anything straight away.

If you wanted to:

• update finishes

• modernise the pool zone

• sharpen the living-outdoor relationship

…it’s all doable, but not essential.

Who This Suits

• Families wanting Kew, period charm, and practicality

• Buyers happy with something settled rather than spectacular

• People who value light and liveability over design theatre

This is not a “must win” home — but it’s a safe, sensible, comfortable buy.

James Bottom Line

There’s nothing clever here — and that’s not a criticism.

It’s a good, honest family home with solid fundamentals and a pleasant feel.

If you can buy it well, great.
If you miss it, there will be another like it.