"Antonio" c.1892 is brilliantly positioned in one of Hawthorn's most convenient cul-de-sacs, leading to Fritsch Holzer Park and surrounded by a period streetscape of predominantly single- and double-fronted Victorian cottages and homes. The charming façade of this single-fronted Victorian cottage is as pretty as a picture, yet it is the spectacular designer renovation and extension, by a designer/builder featured on Grand Designs, that truly sets it apart. Delivering an imaginative vision of stylish contemporary living, the renovation combines an all-white interior with oak floorboards and polished concrete, while strategically positioned windows maximise natural light, enhance the sense of space and create an inviting atmosphere for easy living.
The character filled front part of the house features high ceilings with roses and cornices, with a long, double-arched hallway, two downstairs bedrooms with built-in robes, soaring ceilings and large windows, and a spacious, spa-inspired bathroom incorporating a concealed laundry. Beyond that, the rear extension features a generously proportioned main bedroom upstairs with a soaring vaulted ceiling, a luxurious ensuite and a floating study area or home office. This leads to a rooftop deck with panoramic city skyline views, perfect for enjoying an evening drink, morning coffee, sunsets or fireworks.
Below, a streamlined kitchen is equipped with stainless steel benchtops and prestige Fisher & Paykel and Bosch appliances, including double ovens, adjoining an expansive, family living and dining domain. Bathed in natural light through north-facing windows and oversized glass doors, this impressive open-plan space offers exceptional scale and a seamless connection between the kitchen, living and dining areas. Designed with an emphasis on indoor-outdoor living and entertaining, it opens to a sunny deck overlooking a private, paved courtyard lined with tall ornamental trees, perfect for relaxing with friends or family.
Additional features include retained period attributes, an alarm and security cameras, plantation shutters, reverse-cycle air conditioning, a gas Jetmaster fireplace, easy-care, night-lit courtyard gardens with a professional irrigation system, a garden shed and optional rear lane access.
This superb Victorian home offers an ideal low-maintenance lifestyle, just moments' walk from Fritsch Holzer Park and minutes from the vibrant Camberwell Junction and Glenferrie Road shopping precincts, with their cafés, restaurants and weekend markets, as well as the Rivoli and Lido Cinemas. The eclectic Auburn Village and Tooronga Road shops are also within walking distance. The location offers access to a range of educational options, including Camberwell Primary School zoning and proximity to Swinburne University and numerous elite private schools. For recreation, the Yarra parklands are nearby. Easy access to public transport, including the Riversdale tram, and CityLink for travel to the CBD further enhances the home's convenient lifestyle appeal.
