Located at 8-10 Howard Street, Kew, the grand five-bedroom, three-bathroom residence sits on 1,874 square metres in the prestigious Studley Park precinct.
Domain reported that Mr Menzies and his wife Pattie lived in the home for two decades, raising their children Kenneth, Ian, and Heather there – including during his first tenure as Prime Minister from 1939 to 1941.
Built circa 1912, the two-storey residence showcases classic period features with Arts and Crafts influences, including a tuck-point brick façade, tessellated tile verandah, coloured leadlight glass, dark stained woodwork, high decorative ceilings, and fireplaces.
The grand entrance hall leads to a formal sitting room/library, adjoining dining room, study (or fifth bedroom), sunroom, and a family room that opens onto the rear verandah.
The well-appointed kitchen features granite benchtops, a Paul Bocuse gourmet stove, a Miele integrated dishwasher, a walk-in pantry, and an adjacent laundry with two powder rooms.
Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms include a main suite with a walk-in robe and ensuite, along with two family bathrooms and a rear balcony offering panoramic city views.
The home is set within magnificent park-like grounds, featuring Edna Walling-style gardens, a night-lit north-south tennis court, a heated swimming pool, a wine cellar and multiple outdoor entertaining areas.
Additional features include hydronic heating, a 60,000-litre underground water tank, a garden shed, a remote double garage, and additional off-street parking.
Marshall White Boroondara is handling the sale via an Expressions of Interest campaign.
According to Kew Historical Society, Menzies purchased the home around 1926 and sold it in 1949 to Pattie Menzies’ brother-in-law. The couple later relocated to Haverbrack Street, Malvern, where Menzies spent his retirement until his passing in 1978 at the age of 83.
