209 Auburn Road, Hawthorn

On the prized northwest corner of Bowler Street in prominent local landmark Norwood Terrace c.1883, this magnificent brick Victorian Terrace home retains all the elegance and grace of its early Italianate design, creating an exceptional opportunity for a contemporary renovation (STCA) that will create one of the area’s most stunning homes.

Pre dating Hawthorn’s renowned Central Gardens, the Hawthorn Town Hall, many of the area’s signature period hotels and indeed, most of the beautiful period homes for which the area is renowned, the five remarkably rare residences that comprise Norwood Terrace provide a glorious window into Hawthorn’s pre Gold Rush past. Retaining their classical original facades with cast-iron lace work, first floor verandas and stately courtyard entries, the homes have served generations of esteemed families for an incredible 140 years.

Equally remarkable on the inside, number 209 retains its soaring ceilings with deep cornices and marble open fireplaces in two generous front rooms that precede a light filled previous extension featuring a functional kitchen, open living/dining areas and a rear garden. Upstairs, a bathroom accompanies three spacious bedrooms including the impressive main with open fireplace and terrace access, and two with built in robes. Other highlights include a ground floor bathroom, laundry facilities and pedestrian access via Bowler Street.

On a deep 215sqm(approx.) with north facing rear, combine the home’s perfectly preserved period features with a state of the art contemporary renovation sure to deliver a premium Hawthorn family lifestyle just minutes from esteemed local and private schools. Walk to Riversdale Road trams, trains, local cafes and Auburn Village with Swinburn University, Glenferrie shopping and dining, Camberwell Junction and Glenferrie Primary just minutes away.

We donate a portion of our fee from every property transaction to the Woodards Foundation to support people experiencing homelessness, family violence and social isolation.