You Wish: Prestige home for sale in Camberwell's Tara estate

28 Kintore Street, Camberwell
$4.5-$5 million

There are only five streets in Camberwell’s Tara estate and they’re not making any more. Hence, interest was piqued from near and far the moment the classic beauty called Croydon went on the market.

“Locals know how good the Tara estate is and some have been looking to get in for years,” the agent says. “It’s a great location and, because it’s heritage-protected, the homes are beautifully looked after. As there’s more development in the area, the original homes are more sought-after and more tightly held.”

The c1907 tuck-pointed house on 892 square metres – a youngster in the precinct compared with the abundance of Victorians – has elements of Queen Anne and Federation detail: slate roof, chimneys, tessellated-tile return verandah, leadlight panes, pressed-metal ceilings, fireplaces and bay windows in the elegant sitting room, dining room and main bedroom.

Its owners added a stylish family room, kitchen and deck, attic bedrooms and bathroom, and an en-suited studio to the ROW wood-panelled garage (converted from the original stables).

Jellis Craig expects a lively auction on May 20.