A “landmark” home with a $4m price tag is poised to raise Kingsville’s residential benchmark by millions.
The grand house known as Elimatta, an Aboriginal word meaning “my home”, has been largely untouched since a prominent quarry and contracting family built it in 1931.
The lucky buyers will become just the third owners of the historic four-bedroom house.
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A sale within its $4m-$4.4m quoted range would topple Kingsville’s current $1.93m house price record, set by 133 Empress Ave just this month, according to CoreLogic records.
Hockingstuart Yarraville’s Anna Grech said visiting the perfectly preserved 222 Somerville Rd abode felt like “stepping back in time”.
“When the property was first built, they got the best craftsmen to build it," Ms Grech said.
“It would’ve cost a bomb back in the day, because the area is mostly filled with little, single-fronted Edwardians. But here you have this huge brick home on a massive 1578sq m block.”
She said the American bungalow-style property was a true rarity for the inner west.
“It’s something you would expect if you were in Toorak or Hawthorn, so it definitely stands out,” the agent said.
The impressively wide facade is enhanced by romantic gardens the owners have lovingly maintained for generations.
Inside, a sitting room, a formal lounge and a central dining room feature leadlight windows, ornate period ceilings and wooden wall details.
There is also a “ballroom” upstairs, primed for family events and entertaining, and a vintage pink bathroom with an arch above the bathtub.
Ms Grech said the house was in “mint condition”, but had scope to be updated to the buyer’s personal taste.
“It would really suit a young family who want to live 7km from the city,” Ms Grech said.
“You’re only a step away from Yarraville, with the cafes and Sun Theatre cinemas, and it’s within walking distance of Cruikshank Park.”
The home is for private sale, with expressions of interest closing 1pm November 30.
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Originally published as Kingsville house price record: Historic $4m home to raise bar
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