The Gables c.1902 – A Gascoigne Estate Icon on 3465sqm

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As one of the most distinguished and architecturally significant residences in the coveted Gascoigne and Waverley Estates, “The Gables” is a c.1902 brick Queen Anne Federation residence set on 3465sqm of equally historic botanic gardens. Built by prominent local developer Lawrence Alfred Birchnell and available now for only the second time in almost half a century, its grand proportions present a truly remarkable generational opportunity to acquire one of Melbourne’s most esteemed mansion estates in one of the South East’s most prestigious locations.

Expanding out behind its impressive 65m frontage, a spectacular façade with return verandah precedes 15 gracious rooms including a magnificent entry foyer, three large reception rooms and a grand ballroom - all defined by soaring 16-foot decorative ceilings, multiple arches, gracious open fireplaces and ornate leadlight windows. Further accommodation includes five bedrooms, a commercial and second kitchen, scullery/ bar, bathroom, two powder rooms, ducted heating/cooling, multiple storage rooms, a sweeping original staircase, wraparound verandas, parquetry floors, manicured grounds with significant trees and plantings, a majestic return drive, extensive off-street parking plus a rear remote garage for three vehicles.

Currently configured as a wedding or event venue, the opportunity exists to acquire this AAA property, convert to a luxury residential estate, or explore a host of other possibilities with an existing liquor license and HCTZ2 zoning (STCA).

Positioned on the magnificent Gascoigne Estate’s premier boulevard surrounded by many of the area’s finest homes, walk along wide, Plane tree-lined streets to famous Central Park, its village cafes and dining, trams, trains, shops at Caulfield Plaza and Caulfield Racecourse, esteemed Malvern Primary and leading private schools such as Korowa, Sacre Coeur and Caulfield Grammar’s Primary campus. Enjoy easy access to other elite private schools, Malvern Central shopping and dining, Glenferrie Road, High Street Armadale and Chadstone shopping with minutes to major arterial links and the Monash Freeway/CityLink.

Designed by esteemed Queen Anne architects Ussher and Kemp in a signature celebrated as a distinctly Melbourne version of Federation architecture. Picturesque rooflines, rich material detail and a gracious sense of scale define its grand proportions with the optimism and pride of a newly minted nation captured in the Australian flora and fauna showcased in its intricate plasterwork and detailed leadlight windows. The expansive gardens originally designed by William Guilfoyle, the visionary behind Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens, retain much of their original form with two majestic cypress trees, a rose-covered gazebo, feature flowering plants, a fountain, pond, and a soaring Norfolk Island Pine visible from Melbourne’s CBD.

A landmark setting on Malvern East’s most distinguished Plane Tree lined boulevard, The Gables enjoys a rich history as a private residence, purportedly hosting parties for notorious 1920s gangster Squizzy Taylor and a speakeasy gambling room during Prohibition. Beautifully preserved as one of Melbourne’s most iconic and enduring venues for weddings and special occasions, its timeless elegance and rich history have ensured the property continues to evoke a sense of romance, nostalgia and significance for generations of families.

Note: Proposed Plans by Travis Walton, Land Survey, Arborists Report and Heritage Advice available.