48 Highett Street, Richmond VIC 3121

In a wide tree lined boulevard, this impressive Hawthorn brick residence has preserved its heritage while being tastefully updated for modern comfort. With dual living spaces and a self-contained cottage, this vast residence is a grand home in-waiting.

Welcomed by a wide hallway and the four original principal rooms adorned with intricate plasterwork of Victorian arches, deep sills and ceiling roses as well as an iron fireplace and soaring sash windows.

The residence comprises twin lounge and dining rooms before flowing to a cheerful family zone with vast glazing that opens wide onto picturesque rambling gardens. A modern kitchen sits at the heart of the home with 900mm gas cooker, dishwasher and terrific storage clad in resilient stone and glass finishes. A self-contained cottage (appointed with ensuite, kitchenette, ducted heating and cooling) stands at the rear of the land parcel providing a terrific home office or private space for house guests while the main home also offers a master bedroom served by a tidy ensuite and another large bedroom served by a family sized bathroom with freestanding tub and fitted laundry. Also features ducted heating and garage parking for two via Freeman Street as well as two residents permits.

In a delightful pocket that's an easy walk to both the bustling lifestyle strips of Richmond and the verdant spaces of East Melbourne. Also close to Epworth Hospital, St Vincent's Private Hospital, Richmond West Primary School, trams and train.