29 Grove Road
Hawthorn

Presiding behind an ornate verandah and picturesque garden, this circa 1880s Victorian family residence commands a presence worthy of its features in Australian House & Garden and Vogue Living. Here, immaculate period pedigree meets a bold, confident reimagining, unfolding across two levels of striking space and light to reveal five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a suite of living spaces beautifully considered for family life.

Enter via a soaring, arch-lined hallway where original details and Tasmanian ironbark timber floors sit alongside an inventive use of angles, texture and colour throughout. An elegant formal sitting room with marble fireplace opens opposite the serene main suite, with a generous walk-in robe and luxurious ensuite. A second and third bedroom, well-appointed laundry and a fitted home office share this wing with a marble accent bathroom centred on a sculptural freestanding bath and a verdant outlook. In the basement, a dedicated wine cellar and tasting room add quiet indulgence.

Beyond the original footprint, period features give way to a distinctly contemporary voice: an airy open-plan kitchen, dining and living domain where broad floor-to-ceiling glazing slides to the secluded north-facing garden beyond. A statement fireplace and a fitted workstation are complemented by built-in bench seating, while the kitchen is designed around a Caesarstone breakfast bar island, premium Miele appliances and a concealed walk-in pantry.

A sliding door opens or closes at will, revealing an upper-level retreat flooded with natural light through walls of glazing, beneath a raked ceiling and framed by leafy, elevated views, with desk space to one side. From here, glass sliders lead out to a sail-shaded private terrace set high among the trees, offering a rare vantage point. Two further bedrooms with built-in robes and clerestory windows are serviced by a stylish dual-vanity bathroom.

Outside, an abundant garden framed by established trees and hedging surrounds a low-maintenance alfresco zone made for relaxing and entertaining, complete with built-in barbecue and gated rear lane access. A carport and driveway deliver coveted off-street parking for two vehicles.

Set within Hawthorn's private school belt, close to Glenferrie and Hawthorn's transport, shopping and dining, this is an address of considerable distinction. With ducted, hydronic

and split system climate control, security alarm, internal sound system and ample storage, no detail has been overlooked in this remarkable transformation.