1940s home in Victoria's Croydon listed

1940s home in Victoria's Croydon listed
Staff reporterAugust 17, 2017

A 1940's home in Victoria's suburb of Croydon is on the market with a price guide from between $2.35 to $2.585 million.

The property, 5 Kenmare Ave, Croydon, is a five-bedroom home on a 1943sqm block was purchased around eight years ago by antique dealers.

5 Kenmare Ave, Croydon. For Herald Sun Realestate

 

Chris Price, McGrath, Croydon, agent said most of the sash and leadlight windows are from country Victoria, the island bench in the kitchen is a remodelled Victorian-era shop counter with a porcelain butler’s sink, the buffet and hutches are from a church and date back to 1910, and the period lights and switches are French and English. 

“It is probably Croydon’s finest character period home,” he said.

5 Kenmare Ave, Croydon. For Herald Sun Realestate

 

The turret has 270-degree views.

A formal lounge with a circular sitting room is beneath the turret. The home also has a rumpus room, study, decorative fireplaces and a heated pool.

5 Kenmare Ave, Croydon. For Herald Sun Realestate

The property is going to auction 2pm September 23.

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