luxury houses with reception room for sale Hawthorn East, Australia

Magnificently nestled within an impressive 1200sqm approx. garden on the corner of Fermanagh Road, this illustrious c1886 solid brick Victorian residence’s grandeur and elegance invite outstanding options to renovate and extend or alternatively to rebuild as a luxurious new home or boutique develop (STCA).Behind a broad verandah, the central entrance hall sits between two majestic reception rooms both featuring ornate high ceilings, Baltic pine floors and marble and timber fireplaces. The light-filled dining room and capable kitchen with scullery open through antique cast iron doors to a large west-facing decked entertaining area overlooking the garden. The generous main bedroom with large dressing room is accompanied by three additional double bedrooms with robes, a stylish bathroom and second bathroom. Only moments to the Junction’s shops, cafes, cinemas and restaurants, Camberwell station, trams, leading schools and Read Gardens, it includes alarm, CCTV, hydronic heating, laundry, ample storage, off street parking on Fermanagh Rd and auto gate.

Magnificently situated within Toorak’s largest landholding of 1.1 hectares (11,366sqm approx.), this celebrated c1900 Edwardian estate is a Victorian landmark of historic, cultural and botanic significance and offering an approved Heritage Victoria permit for a significant renovation and extension*. The exceptional scale, elegance and grandeur of the distinguished home is matched by breathtaking parkland surrounds encompassing a Harold Desbrowe Annear designed sunken garden, numerous significant trees, a pool and north-south tennis court.Beyond the high stone wall and Italianate wrought iron gates, a long circular drive arrives at the welcoming marble foyer flowing through to a spectacular reception room displaying a soaring ornate ceiling, roaring fireplace and timber floors. Emanating from the central hall, a gracious morning room, elegant drawing room, evocative library and grand formal dining room all feature fireplaces and glorious garden outlooks. Inviting entertaining on a lavish scale, the imposing music or ballroom with fireplace, parquetry floors, timber paneling and bay window opens through 4 sets of French doors to the garden. A series of sculleries, preparation rooms and kitchens equipped with multiple ovens including an original wood stove cater to any entertaining requirement.An abundance of flexible accommodation comprises a captivating downstairs guest bedroom with en suite and dressing room, the main bedroom with en suite and robes, two additional bedrooms with en suites, two double bedrooms with robes, a retreat, bathroom and powder-room. In addition, there is a self-contained 1-bedroom apartment upstairs and a 1-bedroom housekeeper’s apartment and office on the ground level.The crowning glory of this unique property is the extraordinary garden, widely believed to be the finest in the state. Completely private, utterly tranquil and filled with rare and century-old trees and plants, it is a botanic marvel. Vast formal lawns separated by low stone walls designed in 1934 by Harold Desbrowe Annear culminate in the renowned sunken garden with a gorgeous pond and fountain at its centre. Behind a 100-year-old Wisteria “hedge” there is the north-south mod grass tennis court and picturesque pool with pool house. Numerous outbuildings including a self-contained cottage, former stables, potting shed, workshop, gardener’s headquarters and triple garage are at the rear of the main residence and accessed via a second driveway.For the first time in over one hundred years, this is an unprecedented opportunity to take over the custody of one of Melbourne’s most significant estates. Land size: 11,366sqm (approx.). Transaction Advisor – Charter Keck Cramer – Scott Keck, Tom Byrnes and Patrick McNulty*Plans available upon application.

Terms available - One of Melbourne’s most significant beachfront holdings now presents a tightly held opportunity to secure a landmark c.1906 balconied Federation residence, commanding 996sqm of north-facing established gardens directly fronting Port Phillip Bay. Its position is absolute and cannot be replicated, set opposite Catani Gardens with uninterrupted water outlooks, steps to Albert Park Lake and the Grand Prix circuit, and moments from the city’s most recognised beachfront dining and leading schools.Interiors are magnificent and true to the era, with hardwood and leadlight arches, pressed metal ceilings reaching 14 feet on the ground floor and 12 feet above, and a series of grand formal reception rooms that lend versatility to the enormous floor plan. Rear zones prioritise contemporary entertaining, with a Miele-appointed kitchen, open living and dining, and steel-framed doors that connect directly to a north-facing alfresco and to established gardens enclosed by Jacaranda and Magnolia.A king-sized main bedroom with water views, plus two bathrooms, is positioned on the ground floor, with the broad staircase, framed by a stunning stained-glass window, leading to four further bedrooms, a third bathroom and a deep terrace balcony with sweeping views over Catani Gardens to the glistening bay beyond. Beautifully presented and appointed with secure, dual-driveway access, parking for five, an underground cellar, ducted and electric heating, garden reticulation, intercom security and automated gates, it sits just steps from the sand, the Royal Melbourne Yacht Club, St Kilda Sea Baths, beachfront dining, elite schools and is only moments from Middle Park Village and the city. A legacy home in one of Australia's most exclusive coastal addresses, this is a generational opportunity, and it is available now.