12 Chrystobel Crescent, HawthornVIC

This immaculate family residence with an Edwardian facade exudes quality and elegance in an enviable environment for family living in a most desirable location in the prestigious Grace Park Estate. Designed by architect John O'Loughlin and with landscaping by Ian Barker, this home graces a striking, lush garden allotment in a peaceful tree-lined street in one of Melbourne's finest residential areas. Land size 876m2 approx.

Originally built in the 1930's, with superbly crafted recent renovations that have created an unsurpassed level of luxury and indulgence over three levels, featuring five bedrooms and open-plan living spaces of palatial proportions. A wide entrance hall introduces the extravagant features which can be seen throughout, including spotted gum timber floors, pristine ceiling details and leadlight windows. Zoned formal sitting and dining rooms are adjacent to one another, each featuring ornate traditional fireplaces and occupying garden outlooks. The large family living and relaxed dining areas comprise gas fireplace, hydronic heating and concealed integrated electrical wiring, surrounded by tall glass doors that stream with natural light and open to an al fresco timber deck with awning, allowing for seamless indoor/outdoor entertainment throughout the seasons. A luxurious kitchen with granite benches complements open-plan living spaces with a discreet built-in bar or coffee station, Miele appliances and a large and all-inclusive butler's pantry with thoroughfare to a well-appointed laundry.

The main bedroom occupies generous proportions on the ground-floor with curved bay windows, ornate fireplace, walk-in robe and ensuite featuring white granite benches and rain shower. Adjacent is a second bedroom with built-in robe and ensuite, and a study or home office with bespoke cabinetry - each featuring glass doors leading to a paved, tranquil courtyard with convenient butler's pantry access.

The light-filled first-floor presents three impressive bedrooms of ample size each with a study nook, roof storage and period-style shutters, two comprise built-in robes and one features walk-in robe and luxury ensuite. A central bathroom with rain shower, bathtub and granite benches, and separate powder room complete the top floor.

Below ground is a lavish climate controlled 1440 bottles capacity wine-cellar and extremely spacious rumpus room with polished concrete floors and a comprehensive wet bar, which is a perfect parents' retreat and ideal for entertaining guests. The peaceful outdoor settings encompass ultimate privacy and present a solar-heated pool, outdoor shower, landscaped gardens and a secure garage for two cars with electric roller-door and rear access via private laneway. Additional features of this regal family home include a central powder room on the ground-floor, copious discreet storage throughout, 20,000l underground water tanks, security system and additional parking. Behind the charming picket fence and heritage frontage lies a home which promises an ideal Hawthorn lifestyle in a family-oriented area. Prestigious schools such as MLC and Scotch College are nearby, various boutiques and cafes are in walking distance and transport options include trains from Glenferrie Station and the number 16 & 75 trams.