11 Marian Street, HawthornVIC

Surrender to the warm embrace of this double brick Victorian residence which has been extensively renovated and extended to achieve a magnificent family lifestyle.

Beyond the high-walled private front garden, the long wide hall with soaring ceilings and polished timber floors flows to the impressive open-plan family room, dining and kitchen. Here, elegant skylights and a wall of bi-fold doors fill this space with abundant light, creating the ideal workspace for the consummate chef who will revel in the custom-built granite kitchen with premium appliances, soft close drawers, mirrored splashbacks and a moveable island bench.

Relax on the peaceful deck which overlooks the easy-care garden and the studio. With a separate switch board, toilet and provision for a shower, this provides an ideal home office or extra living space.

Each of the four huge double bedrooms have been fitted with massive, full-width built-in robes. A king-size mezzanine platform features in one bedroom, while the two upstairs bedrooms each enjoy a large private balcony. Serviced by a substantial granite bathroom and similarly styled ensuite/shared bathroom and made comfortable with ducted heating/air-conditioning and multiple split system air-conditioners.

Designed to maximise energy efficiency, double-glazed windows and skylights, 5kW photovoltaic solar panels and solar hot waterreducethe power costs of this home to nil.

Boasts extensive storage, commercial 3-phase power, extensive cabling for internet, free to air and cable TV, secure video intercom entry, alarm, CCTV and new security mesh windows.

Take time to enjoy the finer things with Glenferrie Road's acclaimed restaurants, cafes and divine shopping close by. Relax with a pleasant stroll through leafy streets to Scotch College, St Joseph's and Glenferrie Primary Schools, Swinburne University, tram and train.

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