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Kirkland at 89 Union Rd, Surrey Hills is on the market.
A historic Italianate mansion built in 1886 has come to market in the heart of Surrey Hills.
The six-bedroom home at89 Union Rd sits on a 3092sq m parcel of land with expansive gardens, a tennis court and a swimming pool.
Also known as ‘Kirkland’ and ‘the white house on the hills’, the stately mansion has price hopes of $6m-$6.3m, boasting two floors of luxury as well as a separate living space above its triple garage.
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Kay & Burton Boroondara agent Sam Wilkinson said they’ve had around 30 groups through in the first couple of opens, with a number of parties giving consideration and talking to them about buying the property.
There is a pool and tennis court in the back yard.
The dining and living area.
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“A growing or larger family will likely be the purchasers of the home, I anticipate … it’s one of the more iconic homes of the area,” Mr Wilkinson said.
“(The home) is well laid out presently, although I wouldn’t be surprised if the next buyer was looking to do further enhancements, whether that’s another extension or further investing in the in the grounds.
“I think the house itself will appeal to a family who certainly will be there for the long haul.”
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The expansive bedroom has a fireplace.
Arched hallways, high ceilings and marble gas fireplaces are consistent throughout the home, all the way to the north-facing alfresco entertaining area.
An executive study and library sits to the right of the grand entrance with a formal living and dining space, while a long hallway leads to the spacious family room, kitchen and laundry at the rear of the ground floor.
French doors lead outside to a surrounding deck with bluestone paving amid a garden.
Upstairs, there are five large bedrooms and a modern bathroom with a claw foot bath as well as views from the city across to the Macedon Ranges.
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One of the three bathrooms.
The stunning spread at 89 Union Road.
Above the three-car, remote-controlled garage is a separate studio or living space, bathroom and bedroom as well as a sub-floor space for wine cellaring.
Expressions of interest close on June 6, 5pm.
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