64 Auburn Parade
Hawthorn East

Distinguished by its block-fronted façade and rare freestanding profile, the 1886 ‘San Francisco House’ carries both architectural prestige and cultural curiosity as one of the last remaining homes of its kind in Melbourne. Its name is no accident, with proportions and ornamentation reminiscent of its sister city’s streetscapes, it is an unmistakable landmark in a vibrant lifestyle pocket, its heritage met with off-street parking and a modernist rear addition that has reshaped the way light and movement define the interiors.

An arched hall with soaring 11-foot ceilings and Baltic pine floors introduces the formal reception rooms, where an Italian marble fireplace and north-facing bay window evoke the romance of the era. The interconnecting dining room, featuring custom library shelving and a second open fire, opens to a captivating, jasmine-draped courtyard. A bespoke kitchen, set beneath conservatory windows, extends the living domain outdoors, appealing to entertainers. Upstairs, the scale continues, with high ceilings extending through two generously proportioned bedrooms, one with a traditional fireplace and window seat, the other offering panoramic city views. A contemporary bathroom with overhead glazing enhances the light-filled calm, complemented by a powder room below.

Magnolia-lined gardens, hydronic heating, split-system air conditioning, laundry facilities, secure off-street parking, and extensive storage, including attic space and scope for an additional bathroom (STCA), add future potential, all accentuated by an exclusive address that connects instantly to Camberwell Junction, Camberwell Station, Auburn Village and Melbourne’s most respected schools, including MLC, Auburn Primary and Camberwell Grammar.

Land size: 155sqm (approx).