9 Yarra Street, Hawthorn

Standing in the prestigious St James Park Estate as a testament to Victorian-era grandeur and grace, 'Glcksburg' (1892) illustrates the signature style of Hawthorn's premier architect John Beswicke combined with superb modern enhancement on a magnificent garden allotment (872sqm). Best known for his Harcourt Street mansions and the Hawthorn Town Hall, Beswicke considered 'Glcksburg' to be one of his finest that today with its iconic high-towered faade presents a rare family lifestyle opportunity. Evocative and enchanting with endless heritage and contemporary appeal, this exceptional six (6) bedroom and study residence with three bathrooms and a powder room extends over three levels of outstanding family space. Multiple living areas, quality appointments and exquisite period detail from hand-painted stained glass and solid marble fireplaces to soaring classical ceilings highlight a gracious interior embraced by beautiful lush gardens that flow to a tranquil rear swimming pool oasis. An elegant arched hallway with wide oak floorboards reveals an upper ground-floor layout including executive office/library, substantial sitting room, excellent gourmet kitchen with Ilve/Miele stainless-steel appliances and symmetrical sky-lit family and dining areas opening to an elevated entertainment deck with a gorgeous outlook. The lower ground-floor comprises of two large bedrooms (BIRs, French doors), lounge room, chic family bathroom, laundry, wine cellar and workshop. Top-floor bedrooms all with built-in robes offer sought-after flexibility and include a main with double-shower ensuite and a study or 6th bedroom complemented by an immaculate bathroom. Other features of this captivating landmark home include hydronic heating, split-system air-conditioning, gas fireplaces, heated towel rails, plantation shutters, abundant storage plus ample gated off-street parking. 'Glcksburg' represents an unrivalled opening on an 872 sq. metre allotment (approx.) in an elite river-side pocket. The location is perfect for a family and offers easy access to highly-coveted amenities such as St James Park, Yarra River trails, Hawthorn train station, Burwood-Bridge Roads trams, Glenferrie Road restaurants, cafes and shops, Hawthorn West Primary School, Melbourne Girls' College and a range of Melbourne's leading private schools.