9 Widford Street
Hawthorn East

A distinctive and much-admired presence on Anderson Park, this distinguished solid brick residence was designed by prominent architect A.C. Leith as his own home in 1930. Featured in the 1930 Australian Home Beautiful magazine, it is defined by its soaring sloping shingle tiled roofline and semi-circular turret and porch. Magnificently positioned within a deep northeast battle-axe allotment of 1200sqm approx., this is a unique opportunity to restore and renovate what will undoubtedly become a generational family home (STCA).

Inside, original features including high ceilings and leadlight windows are displayed in the evocative central hall, home office with a gorgeous fireplace, palatial sitting room with an open fire and the elegant formal dining room with fireplace. The large well-equipped original kitchen with a built-in breakfast nook and the expansive living and dining room open to the deep private garden. Upstairs, the beautiful main bedroom with vaulted ceiling, a curved bay window offering wonderful park views and walk in robe is accompanied by two additional bedrooms and bathroom while in a separate wing there is a 4th bedroom, kitchenette and 2nd bathroom providing self-contained accommodation with its own entrance.

Directly opposite Anderson Park and close to Tooronga Village, Burke Rd trams and elite schools, it includes ducted heating, third bathroom, powder-room, laundry, workshop and double garage.