James Home Rating: 678 | Grade A | August 2026
This is a property with genuine presence.
A grand Federation and Victorian home that retains many of its original features, it has the scale and character that are increasingly difficult to find. The home feels spacious, and the block is equally impressive, with gardens extending around both sides and front and rear.
It is liveable as is, but there is plenty of opportunity to update it. The upstairs bedrooms currently lack a bathroom, which is something a future buyer will need to consider.
The south-facing orientation means the rear of the home could benefit from some rethinking. The back feels a little hodgepodge, and a well-planned renovation could improve the connection to the garden while introducing more northern light.
For me, the real attraction is the combination of the original home, the sense of grandeur and the amount of land. It is a property with scope to improve without losing what makes it special.
The combination of land, scale and original character makes this a property worth taking seriously.
Property link: https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-surrey+hills-152078332
