38 Illawarra Road, Hawthorn

Hawthorn’s prestigious Scotch Hill precinct delivers a stunning new approach to state-of-the-art, indoor-outdoor family living and entertaining with this just-completed luxury residence. Impeccably and innovatively designed and built by award-winning Pansec Constructions, this magnificent domain’s compelling interior spaces are coupled with an all-levels lift, self-cleaning pool oasis and a vast rooftop terrace capturing sweeping city-to-ranges views. Set behind a striking contemporary profile of INAX handmade Japanese tiles and hand-polished Venetian render, this substantial five bedroom, 6.5 bathroom home impresses like no other with a 6-star energy rating and emphasis on excellence that extends above and beyond for a deluxe family lifestyle. A dramatic 7.1-metre void introduces the soaring ceilings and extensive double-glazing of a superbly-zoned layout launched by a ground-floor bedroom (ensuite), powder room and a versatile sitting room. Further accommodation on the first-floor features a beautiful main bedroom suite with his and hers walk-in robes, exquisite freestanding bath ensuite and private north-side terrace, while there’s also a study, designer bathroom and a children’s wing featuring a fitted study desk and three outstanding bedrooms (two ensuites). Large-scale Italian porcelain Signorino tiles with in-floor heating follow the ground-level floorplan to a climate-controlled cellar (French-made WineMaster refrigerator), cocktail bar (Vintec fridges) and sublime family living and dining areas (Real Flame gas FP, huge hideaway cavity sliding doors) adjoining a premium chef’s kitchen boasting an exceptional range of top-line integrated Gaggenau appliances, porcelain waterfall breakfast island and a fully-fitted butler’s pantry. Just outside is a secluded and sun-filled alfresco sanctuary where a centrepiece freshwater pool with INSRG automation (self-cleaning, electric heat pump), external shower, change/bathroom and undercover entertainment terrace (Artusi BBQ and drinks fridge) in a leafy landscaped setting is complemented by a massive roof terrace (Artusi BBQ/drinks fridge, Real Flame gas FP, external TV) where panoramic views extend from the city skyline to the Dandenong Ranges. Other features include a full laundry (chute), 14-zone Daikin climate control ducted heating/cooling, security alarm, CCTV surveillance, video intercom, full home WiFi, FTTP NBN, ducted hideaway hose vacuum, double-glazed commercial windows, electric blinds, luxury carpets, European oak floorboards, Japanese INAX mosaic tiles, hand-polished Venetian render interior walls, designer lighting, Schindler 9-person commercial lift, automatic front gates and a four-car remote-control garage with a Zappi EV charger. A captivating new addition to a prestige Hawthorn locale, this remarkable family residence presents a rare opportunity of pristine luxury and distinction close to Auburn South Primary, private schools including Scotch, Bialik and St Kevin’s, parklands and walking trails, Kooyong train station, trams, Glenferrie Road shopping, Camberwell Junction cafes and restaurants, Tooronga shopping centre and the airport-city-peninsula freeway.