13 Harcourt Street
Hawthorn East

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Magnificently positioned well back within a glorious lush 2114sqm approx. north-facing garden and pool allotment, this historic c1875 solid brick Victorian residence designed by esteemed architect John Beswicke and on the market for the first time in 52 years, represents a once in a generation opportunity.

Framed by beautiful parkland gardens with a fountain, the distinguished exterior profile reveals a majestic double arched entrance hall featuring oak parquetry floors, high ceilings and leadlight windows. To one side is an elegant sitting room with marble fireplace and to the other a graciously proportioned library with gas fire and walls of bookshelves. Beneath a breathtaking double height timber lined vaulted ceiling, the palatial former ballroom now the stunning living and formal dining room features a marble fireplace, arched alcove and picturesque double height arched French doors overlooking the garden. The gourmet kitchen appointed with stone benches and integrated fridge/freezer and family dining area opens through bi-fold doors to the botanic north-facing private garden with stone terrace and a solar-heated pool. In its own wing, the captivating main bedroom with marble bathroom, built in robe and a tranquil retreat also opens to the garden. Additional family accommodation upstairs comprises two double bedrooms with robes and marble fireplaces, a 4th robed bedroom and a marble bathroom.

Exclusively situated in a tightly held location close to Auburn Village and station, Burke Rd trams, elite schools and Rathmines Reserve, it includes an alarm, ducted heating, RC/air-conditioners, laundry, irrigation, storage and multiple car-spaces. Land size: 2114sqm approx.