Canterbury is a well-established district, generally regarded as one of Melbourne’s most exclusive suburbs. Mainly residential, the area still offers a wealth of services and amenities.
Take the time to explore some of the best parklands and reserves Melbourne has to offer, close to an abundance of sporting and leisure centres, Hester Canterbury offers you a lifestyle with the freedom and choice to do everything you want.
Leafy boulevards, easy access to shopping and entertainment precincts and quiet assured elegance make Canterbury one of the most sought after addresses in Melbourne. Only 20 minutes from Melbourne with its impressive array of shopping, cultural and sporting venues, Hester Canterbury offers a retirement lifestyle like no other, with ease of access to the very best in everything.
The iconic Maling Road shopping precinct is one of the most cherished historic precincts in all of Melbourne and perfectly situated close to Hester Canterbury. Along with heritage listed architecture and boutique-style shops, enjoy the beautiful murals or dine in one of Maling Road’s outstanding cafés and restaurants.
Further a field there is a vast range of everyday needs and specialty retail as well as leading restaurants, cafés and food purveyors at any one of Whitehorse Road Balwyn, Burke Road Camberwell, Glenferrie Road Hawthorn or Kew Junction where you will find iconic Leo’s Fine Food & Wine. Just a short drive away is the magnificent art deco Rivoli Cinema on Camberwell Road and Balwyn Cinema on Whitehorse Road.
Canterbury Gardens is the elegant and beautifully tended heart of the district. Its period charm, established trees, rotunda and manicured lawns complemented by gardens that transform seasonally hosts the very popular Jazz at Canterbury Gardens Summer Music Series and has been home to Carols by Candlelight since the 1940s.
While Canterbury can comfortably satisfy all of your interests and needs, the surrounding suburbs within the City of Boroondara offer equally rich, social and cultural experiences. Indulge in fine jewellery and fashion in the many boutiques of nearby Camberwell Junction, Glenferrie Road and Kew Junction, or visit Leo’s Fine Food & Wine in Kew for a decadent selection of baked goods, gourmet produce and tantalising tastes and aromas from around the world.
There is also a great selection of reputable restaurants close by all offering unique dining experiences, Italy 1, Magic City, Estivo, St Katherine’s and Mister Bianco, just to name a few. At Hester Canterbury you’re at home amongst the very best of the local community.
