502 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122

Gracious period charm meets superb modernisation within 'Illyria', an elegant, double-fronted, c.1886 Victorian residence, prestigiously located on Scotch College Hill. In an elevated, yet private position, the manicured front garden offers a tranquil oasis from the main road, leading to an iron lacework return verandah and wide, arched hallway complemented by high ceilings and original Baltic Pine floors. The stunning, formal sitting room with open fireplace and bay windows overlooks the front garden, and a spacious bedroom, also featuring an open fireplace and garden outlook with built-in-robes and desk space. Two further bedrooms follow, both with open fireplaces and built-in-robes, one revealing an alcove with leafy outlook. The sleek and spacious family bathroom presents a freestanding bath, open glass shower, marble vanity and WC, and a second bathroom, decorative tiling, shower, vanity and WC. Polished concrete floors showcase a modern, north-orientated, open-plan family domain. The stylish kitchen delivers a stone-top island with double sink, bench space, Smeg gas cooktop and oven, whilst the living/dining area provides a fantastic, sunlit space for family gathering. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors extend out to the alfresco deck with feature vine-covered wall - perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A laundry with stone-topped bench, sink and full-height cupboard storage and third bathroom with shower-over-bathtub and WC complete the features of this superbly proportioned family home. Additional highlights include lush green outlooks, an abundance of natural light, marble fireplaces, pressed metal ceilings, hydronic heating throughout, reverse-cycle cooling and heating throughout, separate split system reverse-cycle cooling/heating in the back living area, alarm system and off-street parking. This prestigious location offers easy access to some of Melbourne's finest schools, Glenferrie Road, Malvern and Tooronga shopping and dining precincts, CBD public transport options and various parklands. Land size 565sqm (approx.).