Impressively poised on a corner block, in one of Hawthorn's trademark tree-lined streets, this Victorian inspired home seamlessly blends classical charm with modern-day elegance. Its timeless façade, well-established gardens and tessellated portico entry invite you into an a classic style, modern-day interior; The juxtaposition of newly-polished floorboards, thick new carpet, high ceilings and rose cornices inject an alluring period appeal to the modern day design. Freshly renovated in keeping with the home's fine architecture, it comprises a formal lounge with fireplace plus a large study with built-in cabinetry. The stunning box bay windows bring in substantial light and ambience to these rooms that allow work and relaxation to go hand in hand. At the heart of the home lies a large and inviting open living and dining room serviced by a new, state-of-the-art stone finished kitchen featuring quality Miele appliances. Together with the latest style gloss cabinetry, splashbacks and a butler's pantry, it will bring out the gourmet cook in you. The outdoors beckons you via French doors from the living/dining area, framed by a tessellated tiled porch overlooking the grassy backyard and paved barbeque alfresco - the perfect place to entertain. A bedroom with sliding robes, new bathroom and laundry with abundant cupboard space complete the lower level. Heading upstairs the new carpet underfeet takes you to a further four robed bedrooms (master with his/hers walk-in robes and ensuite) plus a powder room and luxurious main bathroom with dual stone top vanities and bath tub. Enhancements include: Gas ducted heating with dual upstairs/downstairs settings, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, alarm, under-stair storage, remote double garage and gate access via the front or side of the property. Location-wise, it's the perfect place to raise a family; metres from Auburn Primary School and Rathmines Road Reserve; only moments from trams, Auburn Train Station, Preshill, Carey, Camberwell and Camberwell Girl's Grammar Schools, MLC, Canterbury Girls, Xavier and Genazzano FCJ Colleges, Swinburne University and the thriving shopping precincts of Camberwell, Deepdene and Glenferrie Road.