41 Connell Street, Hawthorn, Vic 3122

A sublime transformation and expansion from K+Architects infuse new life, luxury and streams of natural light into the brilliantly curated single-level spaces of this stunning double-fronted Victorian in the prestigious St James Park precinct. Freestanding with a captivating presence on an attractive street surrounded by parkland, this beautiful high-end home with its sophisticated style and north-facing rear entertainers' garden presents an unrivalled low-maintenance lifestyle opportunity.

State-of-the-art features, and comprehensive hidden works such as full insulation, ensure that everyday living is quiet, private and soft-touch easy throughout an elegant interior offering a superior level of contemporary quality. Custom double-glazed windows and doors, electric blinds, Royal Oak flooring, hydronic heating and ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioning create a superb ambience to relax and unwind in spacious light-filled comfort.

An absolutely divine main bedroom with its fabulous walk-in robe and stylish ensuite launches a perfectly proportioned layout with a central hallway extending to a second bedroom with built-in robes and a dedicated executive study or 3rd bedroom fitted with a desk and storage. Further is a powder room and a chic central bathroom including a freestanding bath before a dream laundry featuring a drying cabinet and a Robinhood ironing centre.

Wide stacker doors at the rear provide seamless connections to garden-set decking from a large living and dining room with a feature fluted wall and fitted study area as well as a breathtaking kitchen highlighted by top of the range Miele appliances (induction, auto-opening pyrolytic and steam ovens, knock2open dishwasher), Liebherr wine fridge, integrated fridge/freezer, Zip chill/boil/sparkling tap, sleek soft-touch storage, a butler's pantry plus Hermon and Hermon designer lighting.

Just outside bathing in sunshine is a sensational undercover deck overlooking easy-care landscaped garden that's ideal for alfresco entertaining in a secluded setting with an automatic gate for off-street parking. Also offers plantation shutters, copious storage, 3-phase power and security/garden lighting. Entirely irresistible with nothing further to do, this outstanding home is perfectly set close to cafes, shops, trams, trains, Glenferrie and Bridge Roads, parks, trails and leading schools.