1 Henry Street, HawthornVIC

1 Henry Street Hawthorn & 84 Liddiard Street, Hawthorn

Offered as individual homes or as a magnificent 1,014m2 parcel (approx.)

Built in 1882 for A.J. Smith, a merchant and bookseller, ‘Elston’ remains an alluring part of history today, delivering lavish four-bedroom accommodation and modern comfort, enriched by an adjoining three-bedroom home. Positioned at the cusp of Central Gardens, both homes offer utter convenience, at the doorstep to Auburn’s quaint village shopping and train station, Glenferrie’s endless boutiques and eateries, and surrounded by Melbourne’s most revered public and private colleges.

Enraptured by the grandeur of its era, ‘Elston’ welcomes guests beneath soaring 12-foot ceilings to an Ian McGilp interior, scattered with cast-iron fireplaces, and elaborate hand-painted features. A bay-window lounge room and palatial dining room offer refined fireside entertaining, while casual family relaxation is nurtured in a light-filled sunroom, spilling into a stunning fernery garden for indoor-outdoor enjoyment. At the home’s heart, a spacious kitchen caters to the masses with a full array of appliances, and enriched by a granite-topped hostess island.

Upstairs, four king-sized bedrooms are indulged with generous space and built-in robes, including a beautiful bay window retreat or office space in the master bedroom, plus a relaxing treetop terrace with city skyline views. Completed by two contemporary bathrooms, a dedicated home office, a single garage and secure off-street parking for two cars, ‘Elston’ is an imposing Hawthorn mansion to be cherished for years.

Complementing the grand dimensions of ‘Elston’, 84 Liddiard Street offers a sun-splashed, indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Light-filled lounge and dining rooms lie beneath high Art Deco ceilings, served by a bespoke, fully appointed kitchen with a huge St George stove. Providing a sheltered balcony and sundrenched patio for alfresco barbecue entertaining, the three-bedroom home is complete with a modern bathroom, a large laundry, and a remote single garage with separate workshop.

1 Henry Street, Hawthorn - land: 658m2 (approx.)
84 Liddiard Street, Hawthorn - land: 356m2 (approx.)

Offered as individual homes, or as a whole parcel on 1,014m2 (approx.), this is a rare opportunity to secure your place in history.