This stunning residence was built in 1864 and was originally used as a Monastery, in more recent times the property has been converted into two private residences. Located in the heart of Hawthorn with a short stroll to Glenferrie and Riversdale Rd tram services, a range of highly regarded public and private schools, Swinburne University and the ever popular Glenferrie Road shops, cafes and restaurants. Having been fully restored and renovated throughout this stylish two storey home is sure to impress and would be ideal for a professional couple or small family. With Brushbox timber floors, high ceilings and lovely open living areas the home comprises lovely wide entrance hall, huge formal living room with gorgeous bay window and OFP, open plan kitchen that has been sympathetically renovated to enhance the period feel of the home with Red Gum Island bench, 6 burner chefs oven and Miele dishwasher, open plan meals area and adjoining family or dining room with gas log fire which opens onto lovely timber deck and manicured garden, central bathroom with shower and bidet, alcove with laundry facilities, good size sunny bedroom with BIRs and access to rear deck. UPSTAIRS: Master bedroom also with BIRs, stunning spa bathroom featuring Portuguese Marble. Also features Hydronic Heating throughout, Reverse Cycle heating/cooling upstairs, loads of period detail, double carport, OSP and much more. GARDEN MAINTENANCE INCLUDED. VIEW TODAY BY APPOINTMENT Melway Ref 45C11 Available Date 26/02/2007