"Tavarnelle" c1890 Grand Grace Park Victorian on 919sqm
Nestled within one of Hawthorn's most picturesque tree-lined streets, amid a distinguished row of Victorian residences, "Tavarnelle" is an elegant double-fronted slate-roofed Victorian delivering timeless character, generous family accommodation and superb indoor-outdoor living within the coveted Grace Park Estate.
Privately set behind a high front wall and beautifully landscaped gardens, the home occupies an exceptional 919sqm allotment within one of Melbourne's most tightly held precincts, presenting a rare opportunity to secure a significant family domain of enduring appeal.
The evocative Victorian façade showcases the romance and craftsmanship of its era highlighted by tuck-pointed brickwork, vine-clad timber fretwork, a tessellated tile return verandah, beautifully restored leadlight windows and a magnificent bay window.
Inside, a wide triple-arched hallway, soaring ceilings with ornate roses and cornices, and Baltic Pine floors establish an immediate sense of grandeur and warmth. Superb natural light enhances the balanced blend of period elegance and contemporary family functionality throughout.
The flexible floorplan comprises an elegant formal sitting room with an original marble open fireplace, five bedrooms or four bedrooms plus a study/home office, two with ensuites, including a generous main bedroom with a walk-in robe, complemented by a central family bathroom.
At the rear, expansive open-plan living and dining areas are framed beneath a striking conservatory-style glass roof and accompanied by a well-appointed granite kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry and an oversized adjacent laundry. The living spaces extend seamlessly to the private outdoor entertaining areas with a deck, paved terrace and tranquil water feature, creating a wonderful environment for family living and entertaining.
Additional features include hydronic heating, reverse-cycle air conditioning, alarm security, multiple open fireplaces, extensive internal and garden storage, a remote double garage/storage, additional off-street parking, rear lane access and exciting scope for future enhancement if desired.
Enjoying an exceptional lifestyle position just moments from Glenferrie Road's boutiques, cafés, restaurants and the Lido Cinema, the home is also within easy reach of Melbourne's leading schools, Swinburne University, trams, Glenferrie Station, parklands and the Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre further reinforcing its outstanding family credentials.
