1 Shakespeare Grove, Hawthorn, Vic 3122

“Hawthorn House” formerly known as “Richmond House” stands as one of the original foundational landmarks of the prestigious St James Estate, displaying highly celebrated Italianate splendour and Victorian craftsmanship, extensively refurbished to preserve its mid-1870s grandeur. It graces a magnificent, leafy garden which spans 981sqm approx. with an imposing street corner presence in a beautiful tree-lined area. Representing a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase a property of historical significance and a piece of early Hawthorn history which evokes memories of a bygone era in Melbourne’s heyday, when gracious living and entertaining was undertaken on a grand scale and wealthier residents desired to move away from the crowded inner-city nearby.

Progressive renovations and refurbishing have been undertaken resulting a superb residence which showcases its classic period attributes, elegance and the proportions typical of the era, with iron lacework, coloured and etched glass, multiple arched hallways, marble fireplaces and high ceilings with ornate roses and cornices. The interior over three levels features Baltic Pine floors flowing through the ground floor hallway to a formal sitting room with a bay window and arched annex, a study/home office, an informal living room, elegant formal dining room, second study and a generous family room with an adjacent bedroom, bathroom and laundry. A stylish kitchen and meals area is equipped with black granite bench tops and prestige Miele and Bosch appliances opening to a balcony and studio or home gym.

The upper level has a further five bedrooms, including a main with a walk-in robe and period-style ensuite plus a family retreat, period-style bathroom and access to the tower with 360-degree panoramic views. The lower level has extensive storage rooms, a cellar, an entertainment/games room, yoga/meditation studio and chapel plus a pool bathroom and two powder rooms. Linked to a tranquil garden setting with a fountain, deck, paved outdoor dining area and pavilion with a barbeque kitchen – all wonderful amenities for alfresco entertaining

This magnificent family residence offers a wonderful lifestyle near the peaceful and leafy surrounds of the Yarra Bank parklands and tracks - yet moments from the vibrant Bridge Road shops and restaurants, the eclectic West Hawthorn village and Glenferrie Road or Kew Junction shopping precincts. With easy access to many of Melbourne’s prestige schools, including walking distance to Melbourne Girls College plus the CBD via public transport or CityLink - all ensuring a much sought after lifestyle enjoyed by the residents of this area.

Type

House

Bedrooms

6

Bathrooms

4

Parkings

3

Area

981 m²

Study

1