18 Robinson Road
Hawthorn

A pristinely preserved late Victorian residence complete with trademark features and grand proportions perfectly blends with its two-storey contemporary extension creating zoned family living on a prominent Scotch Hill boulevard. Rich Johnstone River hardwood parquetry highlights a magnificent light-filled family room featuring soaring ceilings, a well-equipped black granite kitchen and French doors opening onto an elegant timber deck sheltered by a mature Banksia rose and pergola. At the centre of the home is the expansive formal dining room, flowing to formal sitting, both rooms full of character from the 1880s and perfectly suited to large scale entertaining. A total of four bedrooms include the ground floor main featuring a large bay window complete with built in robes and ensuite, two first-floor bedrooms sharing a magnificent children's retreat, bathroom and deck, and a fourth bedroom situated on the ground floor providing plenty of separation between sleeping zones. Additional benefits include study/home office, built in cabinetry and considered storage solutions, double tandem carport and two outdoor storage sheds. Set on 891sqm approx. with plenty of space for families of all stages, beautifully landscaped grounds and alfresco entertaining spaces are complemented by a saltwater pool and sun terrace sheltered by mature trees. Enhanced by a highly coveted location in the Scotch College Hill precinct this superb home is in close proximity to Glenferrie Road shops, cafes, Kooyong parklands, Gardiners Creek trails and close to an array of prestige schools, CBD/CityLink access and transport options.