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Overview
Set in a peaceful cul de sac opposite the Fashoda Street Reserve, this dramatically renovated Victorian-era home exquisitely blends classical charm with contemporary design. The landmark transformation maintains its original architectural integrity, featuring hallmark elements like fretwork, Baltic pine flooring, and soaring ceilings, creating a timeless ambiance that appeals to discerning families.
The residence’s heart is an impressive open-plan living area, showcasing distinct dining, lounging, and home office zones warmed by two fireplaces beneath a striking cathedral ceiling with exposed brickwork and steel girders. This thoughtful spatial division supports versatile daily living and entertaining, while a gourmet stone-topped kitchen boasts premium appliances, ample cabinetry, farmhouse sinks, and a sizable Butler’s pantry, accommodating both casual meals and formal occasions with ease.
Flowing seamlessly to an undercover deck and cultivated garden oasis, the outdoor area extends the entertaining potential and offers private relaxation. The upstairs primary retreat caters to parental comfort with custom built-in robes and a substantial ensuite featuring walk-in rainwater and handheld showers alongside a double basin vanity, exemplifying luxury and functionality. Additional amenities include a second fully-tiled bathroom, a powder room, laundry with subfloor heating, and ambient warmth provided by Thermosoft electric panel heaters and split system heating and cooling.
Situated within the prestigious St James Park precinct, the location benefits from proximity to schools, vibrant café and dining precincts on Glenferrie Road and at Kew Junction, expansive greenery along the Yarra River, and excellent public transport links including trams and city-bound trains, delivering a lifestyle that balances tranquility with accessibility.
Local Market Insights
In Hawthorn, Quiet Listings observed 7 new houses entering the market over the last 30 days, down from 16 during the previous 30-day period, with an average advertised asking price of $3,971,429. The property type mix of listed properties is predominantly Apartments at 68%, followed by houses (19%), and townhouses (9%). The most active agency for houses in the Hawthorn area is currently Marshall White, representing 43% of new listings, followed by Bekdon Richards Real Estate with 29%. These insights are based on agencies currently monitored by Quiet Listings and are updated as the local market changes.
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Open for Inspections
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This property has had 1 previous open for inspection. Schedules can change at late notice, please confirm times with the selling agent before attending an open home.