49 Swinburne Avenue, Hawthorn

A beautiful Art Deco faade amidst lush landscaped garden precedes the architect-redesigned interior of this substantial modern residence presenting an outstanding family opportunity on a picturesque local-traffic street in the highly-coveted Urquhart Estate. High-end quality features, fabulous contemporary style and Feng Shui design principles bring sophistication, functionality and harmony to every element of this impressive home capped off by a leafy north-facing rear pool and entertainment oasis. From its compelling presence to its flowing spaces and alfresco excellence, this impeccably-presented home is an accomplished performer with superb family credentials. The flexible five bedroom, two-level layout with separate living areas is perfectly tailored for an exceptional family lifestyle enhanced by double-glazing, ducted heating/cooling, vacuum, speaker system, motorized blinds, American oak floors, Villeroy & Boch and heated towel rails in all bathrooms as well as upstairs city views. A wide hallway immediately reveals three bedrooms and a stunning family bathroom complemented by a 2nd-level main bedroom (WIR, sunny balcony), study/office or 5th bedroom and a chic dual-sink bathroom. A stylish lounge room is warmed by a Jetmaster OFP while a family living and dining zone with towering north glazing adjoins a luxury kitchen boasting quartzite and stainless-steel benchtops, Siemens appliances (steam oven, induction), Zip chill/boil tap, Liebherr fridge and a butler's pantry. Professionally landscaped for all-seasons enjoyment, the secluded north-rear oasis showcases a pavilion-style terrace with Electrolux BBQ, no-mow lawn, decking and a fully-automated swimming pool with self-cleaning and gas/solar-heating. Set on a 633 sq. metre allotment (approx.), the property also includes a powder room, laundry (chute, drying cupboard), BIRs, custom-designed staircase, ventilation void with bespoke lighting, ceiling fans, Sonos, CAT-6 data cabling plus ample off-street parking. Quietly nestled in a friendly, community-minded neighbourhood, this attractive residence offers every convenience of a prized Urquhart Estate location close to private and primary schools, Swinburne University, parkland and trails, trams, train station and superb retail-restaurant precincts including Glenferrie Road, Auburn Village and Camberwell Junction.