13 Harcourt Street, Hawthorn East VIC 3123

Property Details: • Type: House

• Bedrooms: 4 • Bathrooms: 2

Description: Inspection by appointment only. This light filled mansion, surrounded by parklands, has been treasured by the same family for more than 50 years. 'Hilton House' dates to 1873 and is the work of eminent Melbourne architect John Beswicke becoming one of the area's most significant historic estates. Rich in period features, the property stands as a testament to craftsmanship, scale and enduring elegance. The façade is offset by an expansive garden that features a formal rose garden and fountain centrepiece creating an idyllic foreground for an impressive interior. Here, vast proportions and soaring ceilings define a series of palatial rooms. A magnificent cathedral-style ballroom now used as the main living and dining space is framed by timber panelling and features a lined vaulted ceiling, arched window and French doors opening to the north facing pool, terrace and gardens beyond. A library, music room, generous kitchen and dining room and laundry are also situated on the ground floor. The east wing contains the main bedroom suite perfectly situated to provide a private retreat complete with built in robes, a sitting room and ensuite bathroom. Upstairs, three further bedrooms are accompanied by a central bathroom and a storybook balcony overlooking the gardens below. A home of rare stature, this historic villa offers a once in a generation opportunity to secure a vast, north facing landmark estate. The location is ideal. Walk to Auburn Village and station, easily access some of the area's most prestigious private schools, Burke Road trams and Rathmines Road Reserve.