43 Auburn Road
Hawthorn

Set in lush and beautiful hedge-lined gardens on the fringe of the Harcourt Hill precinct - this exquisite Victorian residence c1880s has an irresistible street presence enhanced by a charcoal trimmed, grey rendered façade, large iron lacework return verandah, and a slate roof. It really is the beautifully renovated interior which trumps it all and delivers stunning contemporary living and entertaining spaces which have been designed and conducted with flair and meticulous attention to detail, leaving a lasting impression and nothing to be desired.

Step inside and enjoy the traditional period ambience with an impressive, wide arched hallway to a formal sitting room with bay window, four bedrooms, including a beautiful main with WIR and marble tiled dual access ensuite, a stylish family bathroom and laundry. Through to the expansive modern north-east facing family living and dining domain offering excellent entertaining spaces, including double-glazed windows, a fitted desk/study area and a state-of-the-art marble kitchen equipped with a WIP and prestige Smeg and Asko appliances. Flowing through wide bi-fold doors to an alfresco deck with an electric awning and a Smeg built-in gas barbeque overlooking a private rear garden, perfect for indoor/outdoor dining and entertaining. Other comprehensive features include video intercom, high ceilings with roses and cornices, coloured leadlight glass, plantation shutters, marble OFPs, ducted heating and split-system air conditioning, luxurious fixtures and fittings, ample internal storage, solar panels, 4,000L rainwater tank, auto front gates to off-street parking for two cars and a rear single car garage/workshop with lane access.

This magnificent Victorian home is further enhanced by its proximity to the eclectic Auburn Village cafes, shops and station, Glenferrie Road fashion boutiques, cafes, restaurants, Hawthorn Aquatic Centre and the Lido Cinema. Plus Camberwell Junction, parklands, including Sir William Angliss and Rathmines Reserve; also Auburn Primary and many of Melbourne’s finest schools as well as Swinburne University are all within walking distance.