139 Cotham Road, Kew VIC 3101
139 Cotham Road, Kew VIC 3101
4-car on 347 m² | Edwardian exterior, rebuilt interior | heritage overlay | school-belt Kew | octagonal hall
The period streetscape of Kew is paired with a fully rebuilt Edwardian interior in this house, with the solid brick facade and octagonal reception hall retained while a contemporary family plan has been delivered. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and four car spaces are arranged on a 347 m² lot, reflecting unusually tight, effective planning, with 249 m² of internal space and strong northern light. The ground-level main suite and upstairs children’s zone are configured for family living. Affluent upsizers leaving apartments or townhouses are best served by this low-maintenance, high-efficiency prestige house in the private-school belt.
The Heritage Overlay may be expected to limit external alterations, with high site coverage leaving little garden space. Substantial recent redevelopment has been undertaken, which may support price expectations. Some traffic noise might be introduced by Cotham Road proximity, though north-facing rear gardens offset this. A premium may be commanded by the four-car internal access.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 139 Cotham Road, Kew VIC 3101
Checks found:
Value Risk
1
Liquidity Risk
1
Planning Risk
1
Income Risk
2
Execution Risk
2
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Market Insight
Kew remains a premium inner-east Melbourne market, with a median house price of $2.779 million and units at $935,000. House prices slipped 1.1% over the past year, while units rose 1.63%, reflecting softer demand at the top end. Houses sell in a median 33 days. Demand is driven by affluent families and professionals, drawn by school catchments and transport links; 41% of mortgaged owners and household incomes well above the Greater Melbourne average support serviceability. Gross rental yields are thin for houses at 2.05%, but units offer 3.55%. Future growth hinges on ongoing population pressure and infrastructure, with a forecast trajectory toward a $2.5 million median by 2026. Key risks include interest-rate sensitivity, affordability constraints, and supply-demand imbalances that could trigger pricing adjustments.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: G03/369 Cotham Road, Kew (3-bed luxury apartment) about $1.5M | Property Price Band: $3.2M–$3.4M | Value Drivers: heritage character, rebuild quality, four-car layout
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
3
Parking
4
Land
899m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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