You Wish: Sense of serenity and opulence in Kew

6-7 River Retreat, Kew

$7 million-$7.7million

Private auction: 5:30pm, May 11
Agent: Marshall White, James Tostevin 0417 003 333

This 2002 residence, layered up a natural slope from the bowl of a cul-de-sac, was inspired by – and fairly compared with – Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater over a Pennsylvania waterfall. Here, it crafts Wistow dry stone walls, bluestone, timbers and expanses of glass into the landscape and its immaculate gardens.

It has its own “falling water” water feature and pond near the come-thither pool, plus balconies and a north-facing cantilevered terrace for outdoor dining at tree-canopy height.

A lift, Carrara marble kitchen and butler’s pantry, four bedrooms, home office, dual frontages for parking and proximity to prestigious Kew’s endless prized amenities are among the features that Marshall White agent James Tostevin will expand upon leading up to its private auction at 5.30pm on May 11.

1702/279 Wellington Parade South, East Melbourne

Photo: Andre Matos Cardoso

$5 million

Expressions of interest close 5pm, May 15
Agent: Kay & Burton, Monique Depierre 0407 881 327

The real world provides ever-changing live entertainment from this 17th-floor sub-penthouse in the architectural One building — panoramic views from the MCG, across the Botanic Gardens and Southbank to Parliament House precinct. Four bedrooms, two winter-garden terraces, a stairway cellar and Miele kitchen are features. Kay & Burton’s expressions of interest campaign run by Monique Depierre closes 5pm, May 15.

41 Leura Grove, Hawthorn East

 

$3.5 million-$3.85 million

Auction: 1pm, May 13
Agent: Jellis Craig, Clayton Smith 0418 877 445

This technology-smart c1988 four-bedroom home, a couple of leafy blocks from Anderson Park, has kept pace with contemporary demands and lifestyles. A couple of major renovations have added a bold rear extension plus a lap pool integrated with reclaimed-blackbutt decking between its formal and casual living areas. The Jellis Craig auction is at 1pm on May 13.