Gracing a magnificent sundrenched corner, this iconic, 6-bedroom plus Victorian (circa 1885) offers a captivating blend of immediate appeal and future potential. Savour a rare opportunity to create a...
Gracing a magnificent sundrenched corner, this iconic, 6-bedroom plus Victorian (circa 1885) offers a captivating blend of immediate appeal and future potential. Savour a rare opportunity to create a spectacular family home taking advantage of grand proportions, period details and heated swimming pool or start again on 903sqm approx of premium, Brighton East land.
‘Kooringa’ is a local landmark proudly positioned at the highest point of Hawthorn Road with driveway access to a peaceful cul de sac, bordering Hurlingham Reserve. In the heart of the park precinct, in an area sought by families seeking easy access to local shops, leading schools, sporting clubs, Church and Bay Streets and city/uni transport, this Gardenvale Primary zoned location with the tram on your doorstep has it all.
Beyond an ornate, block fronted façade a traditional layout showcases a corbel-arched hallway sweeping past seven original rooms (5 x open fireplaces) to a soaring family domain. A cathedral ceiling adorns an architect designed living zone (open fireplace), and well appointed, stone-topped kitchen, opening to an entertaining deck (auto awning) and glass fenced pool basking in north-westerly sun.
A bay-windowed formal lounge (marble open fireplace) and separate dining room (open fireplace) are set to star, while 5-bedrooms including a master, with two-way en suite and built in robes, and a study offer great versatility. There’s even a fully self-contained studio or granny flat featuring spacious living and one bedroom plus quality kitchen, bathroom with laundry facilities and reverse cycle air conditioning.
A family bathroom, concealed laundry, hydronic heating, evaporative cooling, solar (with provision for gas) pool heating, productive veggie gardens and direct home access, double automatic garage (entry via Matthews Court) complement beautiful hallmarks of the era including floorboards, extra-high ceilings and a fully restored, slate roof.
Enhance original grandeur and enjoy the exceptional lifestyle on offer or rebuild/redevelop (STCA) 1, 2 or 3 luxury homes for the next generation.
Extended settlement terms of up to 12 months are available.
For more information about this corner sited, grand Victorian please call Zoe Hooper on 0410 427 119 at Buxton Brighton.
