1 Harcourt St

Hawthorn East VIC 3123

4198 m²

House

Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

Talana Circa 1899

Designed by renowned architect John Beswicke. Enjoying a host of decorative embellishments. This is a fine example of the Queen Anne era with a Tudor style profile which sits on 4,198 sqm approx. Your entrance begins with a gracious reception foyer leading to magnificent formal and informal rooms of grand scale featuring high and detailed ceilings throughout. A majestic staircase with a breathtaking stained glass window ascends to an opulent spacious central retreat surrounded by up to seven bedrooms with an attic area which could allow for future expansion with the tower enjoying magnificent city views. There are expansive landscaped grounds providing superb spaces for alfresco dining. Additional features include a heated swimming pool and adjacent north south synthetic grass tennis court under lights. A large free standing summer house is fully self contained offering additional accommodation. Further features include secure car access from both Auburn Road and Harcourt Street via remote gates to garaging for multiple vehicles. Located in a highly desirable estate this unique residence offers close proximity to Auburn village, Auburn station, Glenferrie road and Camberwell junction precinct. Whilst also providing access to elite schools and Rathmines Reserve.