A striking 147-year-old mansion blends the old and the new with a chic contemporary extension added to the incredible original historical residence.
The five-bedroom, four-bathroom home is in Hawthorn, less than six kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD and features a stretching lap pool, enchanting gardens and glimpses of the city skyline.
Built in 1874 for former Australian politician and Lord Mayor of Melbourne Henry Sallows Walsh, the home has a rich history of famous guests and affluent owners, and was a filming location for actress and director Rachel Griffith’s 2016 TV series Barracuda.
An incredible 147-year-old mansion is in Hawthorn, less than six kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD and features a a stretching lap pool, enchanting gardens and glimpses of the city skyline
Behind it’s magnificent period façade lies a chic contemporary extension with a living, dining and kitchen space that was added to the original home by the owners ten years ago
The period home’s vine-covered façade has a castle-like feel and oozes historical charm with ornate details, arched windows and towering turret
The period home’s vine-covered façade has a castle-like feel and oozes historical charm with ornate detailing, arched windows and towering turret.
Inside, it is peppered with original period details like the elegant marble fireplaces, ceiling rosettes and arch mouldings.
A long hallway from the entry way leads past the grand formal dining and living rooms to the modern family and kitchen space which was added to the home ten years ago.
Inside, it is peppered with original period details like the ornate fireplaces, ceiling rosettes and arch mouldings
A long hallway from the entry way leads past the grand formal dining and living rooms to the modern family and kitchen space
The spacious living and dining area has ceiling-height windows and sky-lights that fill the room with sunshine and overlook the stunning gardens and pool outside
The historical pad hit the market with a price guide of $15million-$16.5million with Kay and Burton – Hawthorn and is currently under contract
There is a contemporary, high-end kitchen with a butler’s pantry, luxe marble splash backs and light wood details.
The spacious living and dining area has ceiling-height windows and sky-lights that fill the room with sunshine and overlook the stunning gardens and pool outside.
Upstairs, there is an opulent primary suite with, quaint bay windows and a lavish walk-through wardrobe to a luxurious ensuite decked out in floor-to-ceiling marble with his-and-hers vanities.
There are many rooms to relax and retreat in including the sitting room off the family space, the casual living room upstairs with access to a covered balcony and the library that is filled with bookshelves and opens out onto the pool area outside.
There is a contemporary, high-end kitchen with a butler’s pantry, luxe marble splash backs and light wood details
Upstairs, there is an opulent primary suite with, quaint bay windows, a lavish walk-through wardrobe
The walk-through robe leads to the luxurious ensuite which is decked out in floor-to-ceiling marble and has his-and-hers vanities
Off the main family area there is a leafy covered pergola with a brick fireplace that leads to the tree-lined pool area that has it’s own outdoor shower and powder room
Outside, the well-manicured gardens are filled with lush greenery including ferns, grass trees, olive trees, bamboo and creeping vines with a series of sprawling lawns areas.
Off the main family area there is a leafy covered pergola with a brick fireplace that leads to the tree-lined pool area that has it’s own outdoor shower and powder room.
Towering over Hawthorn, the castle turret has a rooftop terrace with plenty of room to entertain and uninterrupted views of the Melbourne city skyline.
Outside, the well-manicured gardens are filled with lush greenery including ferns, grass trees, olive trees, bamboo and creeping vines with a series of sprawling lawns areas
Towering over Hawthorn, the castle turret has a rooftop terrace with plenty of room to entertain and uninterrupted views of the Melbourne city skyline
There are many rooms to relax and retreat in including the sitting room off the family space, the casual living room upstairs with access to a covered balcony and the library that is filled with bookshelves and opens out onto the pool area outside
Other features include the home gym with stone walls and cellar in the basement, four more luxurious bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs as well as a study slash butler’s pantry
Other features include the home gym with stone walls and cellar in the basement, four more luxurious bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs as well as a study slash butler’s pantry.
The historical pad hit the market with a price guide of $15million-$16.5million with Kay and Burton – Hawthorn and is currently under contract.
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