23 Hilda Crescent Hawthorn

This impressive Edwardian residence c1907 presents a rare opportunity to purchase such an exceptional family domain - showcasing its original heritage character and gracious period features coupled with newer contemporary zoned spaces perfectly matched to today's family living and entertaining. Prestigiously located amongst an historic Federation period streetscape opposite leafy Grace Park, in one of Melbourne's finest residential precincts. Enhanced by sought-after family lifestyle preferences including easy access to an array of prestige schools, transport options, the CBD or Glenferrie Road shops, boutiques and cafes plus the Yarra river trails.

Sitting behind by a high front fence with a beautiful garden and circular driveway, the façade is highlighted by leadlight bay windows, high dormers plus a tessellated tile portico introducing a classic period interior - featuring decorative ceilings and polished timber floors. The accommodation over two levels comprises two downstairs bedrooms, main with ensuite, formal sitting room, library, formal dining, study/music room, two bathrooms, one with bath; plus a brilliant upstairs attic-style retreat/study area, family bathroom and two bedrooms each with balconies serviced by front and rear staircases. Family relaxation and enjoyment is perfectly catered for in a light-filled north-facing domain incorporating stylish open-plan marble kitchen with island bench and prestige Euro appliances, informal dining and living room flowing to a courtyard and sandstone alfresco dining area, overlooking solar-heated, salt chlorinated in-ground pool.

Other features include alarm, hydronic heating, 4 OFPs, remote/double garage plus front off-street parking.

Land size: 1,002sqm approx