61 Kooyongkoot Road, HawthornVIC

This Scotch Hill landscaped botanical sanctuary on 700sqm (approx.), is privately positioned along exclusive tree-lined Kooyongkoot Road, one of Hawthorn’s most prestigious & prominent residential boulevards. This c1917 double brick Edwardian home has been updated and renovated by esteemed architect, John O’Loughlin, whilst retaining the character & charm of yesteryear, offering generous 4 bedroom plus home office family proportions.

Entering via the tessellated tiled porch and magnificent emerald stained-glass entrance, the wide central hallway sets a grand homely scene with solid blackbutt hardwood floors throughout the home. A light drenched formal sitting room is full of original character featuring decorative fretwork and stained-glass windows, built in floor to ceiling cabinetry and a cosy fully functional original Edwardian tiled cast iron fireplace. Adjacent is the ground floor master suite including attractive stained-glass bay window with gardens vistas, walk through robes with built-in floor to ceiling cabinetry and stone double ensuite.

Opening out to the thoughtfully designed light and bright open plan living zone to the rear of the home, every window takes in the magnificent gardens and bluestone paving through the clean lines of multiple double-glazed French doors and boxed windows. Family room with Craftsman built floor to ceiling cabinetry provides ample storage flanking the Jet Master gas fire, perfect for winter entertaining and keeping the whole family warm.

The generously proportioned Kitchen features large Stone Italiana waterfall island bench, dual Miele ovens, gas cooktop and dishwasher. Further features include bar fridge, extensive custom-built joinery and condiment storage as well as a large butler’s pantry including slide out appliance drawers, filing cabinets and shelving to ceiling. Completing the ground floor living is a walk through fully fitted twin study, large laundry with full amenities including drying cupboard, built in ironing station and powder room.

Upstairs provides the ultimate in family comfort with expansive, carpeted landing retreat including Plantation Shutters, study nook, generous roof storage, Juliet balcony & impressive loft storage. Two of the three Queen sized bedrooms include spacious walk-in robes and desks, all serviced by a central family bathroom with spa bath.

Additional features include ducted gas plus split system heating & cooling throughout, dimmable lighting, extensive storage & built in cabinetry including under stair coat and storage cupboard, Google home security with cameras and sensor lights, brick paved entrance driveway accommodating two cars, remote controlled sliding front gate, built in trampoline, garden shed, and two 5000 litre water tanks with pump connected to the fully integrated sprinkler system tending to the immaculate landscaped grounds creating the ultimate home oasis.

Perfectly positioned within walking distance to Scotch College and neighbouring Private Schools, Kooyong Tennis Club and HA Smith & John Gardener Reserves, set your family up for success in this characterful abode close to all that Hawthorn has to offer.