29 Erasmus Street
Surrey Hills

Privately and securely positioned behind a picket fence and hedge-lined garden with mature trees, “Yielima” is a grand landmark, two-storey Victorian family residence c1887. Gracing a magnificent, lush garden on a prominent corner which spans 1,330sqm approx. with a wide frontage and imposing street presence. Representing a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase a property of historical significance and a piece of early Surrey Hills history, which has been fully contemporised for today’s living.

Progressive renovations and refurbishing have been undertaken resulting in a superb residence which showcases its classic period attributes, elegance and the impressive proportions typical of the late 1800s. Exemplified by a return iron lacework verandah, tall arched windows, coloured leadlight glass and high ceilings with roses. The stunning contemporary interior features a classic, crisp white and black decorator theme with a tiled arched entrance hall flowing to a sitting room, an elegant formal living and dining room with bay window, downstairs guest bedroom and bathroom. Through to the contemporary extension with a state-of-the-art entertainer’s kitchen equipped with CaesarStone bench tops, walk-in pantry, prestige Smeg and Asko appliances and an adjacent laundry. Opening on either side to decks for alfresco dining and entertaining, one overlooking the side garden and magnificent fully tiled heated pool. Upstairs are four generous bedrooms, including a sumptuous main with a dressing room, a fully tiled ensuite and a private covered balcony; plus a study or home office and a fully tiled family bathroom. Other appointments include an alarm, hydronic heating, R/C air conditioners, (family room and main bedroom), marble and original OFPs and a gasLFP, auto blinds, exceptional internal storage, dedicated cellar, a remote double garage plus off-street parking for an additional three cars.

This magnificent Victorian home leaves a lasting impression and is enhanced by a desirable location in a convenient Surrey Hills street near Canterbury Road. It offers a brilliant family choice with its proximity to Surrey Hills Village or the historic Maling Road shops and cafes. With public transport options including the new Union Station and bus services, plus a choice of many of the area’s finest schools both public and private. Close to a Reserve, the lookout with City views and the Bluebell Hill Tennis Club - all adding to the family recreation options.

Land size: 1,330sqm approx.