You Wish: South Yarra

19 Hawksburn Road, South Yarra
$2.4 million-plus

A bit of individual style never goes astray in contemporary spaces added to a period home, and this classic Victorian balconied terrace is certainly enlivened by its architectural extension and quirky detail.

A parallelogram-shaped pool, bespoke laser-cut timber joinery, exposed steel beams and a clever floor-to-shoulder window bringing soothing greenery indoors give this family property a singular edge.

One of a matching pair, it draws sun from the north and west to its raised side deck off the dining area, the glazed, raked family room at the rear (nicely shielded by external louvres) and its tranquil paved garden.

The front of the house has two grand high-ceilinged living rooms, an ornate arched hall and straight-flight stairs up to three bedrooms – the huge main with en suite and sash-window access to the balcony for a lovely view of the neighbourhood.

It’s well positioned for a stroll to Toorak Road eateries, Chapel Street nightlife and boutique shops of Hawksburn Village.

The March 25 auction has Abercromby’s agent Hugh Hardy in charge.