200 Barkers Road, HAWTHORN VIC 3122

Set in 1,576sqm approx. of beautifully landscaped grounds on the edge of the premier Grace Park Estate, individually significant “Cleveland” c.1888 is a grand Victorian family residence offering impeccably renovated five-bedroom three-bathroom accommodation with pool just footsteps from Glenferrie Road and Kew’s elite private schools. Built in Melbourne’s boom period to a design by notable architects, F. de Garis and Son, its magnificent proportions and beautiful botanic gardens endure as one of the area’s most exceptional family living environments, providing a lifestyle available to a fortunate few. Behind a broad frontage with return drive, the glorious return verandah profile of this remarkable home is the very picture of classical elegance nestled in its established feature gardens. The house has been a family home for over 37 years, its timeless accommodation has been lovingly restored, meticulously maintained and elegantly renovated and updated to offer a unique inner urban setting for everyday living, kids parties, after school gatherings by the pool, and the benchmark birthdays (one with pony rides!), grand scale celebrations and binding events of family life. Soaring ceilings, superb marble open fireplaces, tall arched windows, and original timber floors adorn a series of exquisite original rooms on the ground floor that include stunning formal sitting and dining rooms, a library with built-in bookcases and a study/fifth bedroom featuring fabulous Florence Broadhurst wallpaper. Upstairs, four sumptuous bedrooms enjoy elevated tree top views including two with extensive built-in robes and open fireplaces, a third with built-in robes and adjoining study, and the immediately impressive main with open fireplace, walk through robe and marble ensuite. At the rear, a giant open plan living, dining and entertaining domain with Chimenees Philippe fireplace is wrapped in feature French doors that transition to multiple indoor/outdoor entertaining areas with the breathtaking gardens as the backdrop. A broad travertine terrace is accompanied by an unforgettable undercover pergola designed for warm weather dining, the large formally landscaped pool with spa, large inground trampoline and lawned areas lined with established feature trees and manicured plantings. A long list of highlights includes a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, up and downstairs family bathrooms, powder room, ducted heating and cooling with split systems upstairs, extensive custom cabinetry, magnificent arched hallways, inlaid parquetry floors, auto garden irrigation, shed/storage, remote double garage and additional secure parking. Walk to renowned Glenferrie Road cafes, restaurants, boutiques and bars, Lido Cinema, trams and trains, Glenferrie Primary and elite schools including MLC, Ruyton, Xavier, Carey and Trinity Grammars with easy access to Camberwell and Hawthorn private schools, Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre, Kew Junction, the Yarra River, MCG and CBD.