Cheap parking spaces in Kew for rent

Kew is located approximately 5 kilometres out of the city in the inner suburbs of Melbourne. This suburb used to be a city, however has since been incorporated into the City of Boroondara, along with Hawthorn and Camberwell.

In the 19th century, Crown lands in the Kew region were put up for sale. One of the people who purchased was Nicholas Fenwick, who named the region Kew. In England, the proximity of Kew and Richmond was mirrored in Melbourne. He also named the roads around Kew after British statesmen, which attracted many Melburnians to the area.

Commercial buildings then came into being after people began settling into the area. The post office was established in 1856, along with a few hotels and other retail stores for the residents to purchase their groceries and clothes. There was also some land reserved for an asylum to be built in Kew. This was a little bit of a contrast to what people thought of when Kew comes to mind, however it was eventually renamed to Willsmere Hospital and later Willsmere Estate.

There are some noteworthy estates and houses that are dotted around the suburb, living up to its reputation for being a well-to-do place for upper middle class citizens to reside in. Raheen in one such house. It was built in the 1870s and has been modelled with a heavy Italianate influence. The name “Raheen” is Gaelic for little fort, which is an apt description of its grandeur and has been in the Pratt family since its creation. It’s currently the principal location of billionaire Anthony Pratt and has been historically associated with elite businessmen within Melbourne, as well as being a symbol of success and status, not just in the suburb but in the state as a whole.

Parking in Kew

There are a few places and streets that you can park on that have limits, however if you’re only going to run errands or just going out for a couple of hours, this option would be perfect for you. The north and south sides of Wellington Street or east and western sides of Gordon Avenue and Highbury Grove have 2 hour parking limits which would be perfect for a relaxed morning coffee and breakfast run. If you need a couple more hours, the east and west of Charles Street has 4 hour parking spots available all day. If you need all day parking options, there are a few unrestricted parking spots, however these can be quite popular, both for visitors and residents. In order to guarantee yourself a spot, Parkhound can help you find a spot in a host’s driveway and garage, depending on whether or not you want something with a little bit of shelter or if you want quick and easy access with minimal fuss.