16 Bell Street, Hawthorn.

A picket fence and lace trimmed verandah introduce this deceptively spacious freestanding two bedroom weatherboard Victorian residence, where a much larger home unfolds behind its charming street presence. Set on approximately 248sqm with a private west facing courtyard, substantial workshop and exceptional walkability to Glenferrie Road and Central Gardens, it offers far more than first impressions suggest. Two double bedrooms sit at the front of the home, both with built in robes and large windows bringing in natural light. The traditional central hallway retains its decorative arch before opening into an unexpectedly spacious living and dining room, where a fireplace anchors the room and high set windows introduce further light. Positioned alongside, the north facing kitchen is bright and well equipped, with timber flooring, extensive cabinetry, gas cooking, dishwasher and a broad run of windows across the northern side. Its generous footprint and direct connection with the living space and a northern deck make it as functional as it is light filled. At the rear, the bathroom and laundry combine impressive space with a corner bath, separate shower, vanity and toilet, while the home is climate controlled with split system heating and cooling throughout. Outside is where the proportions become even more surprising. The west facing rear garden is paved for entertaining, with plenty of room for long lunches outdoors. A substantial separate shed provides excellent storage and workshop bench. Bell Street puts the best of Hawthorn within an easy walk. Glenferrie Road brings cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, boutiques and Lido Cinemas close to home, together with Glenferrie Station and trams, while the sweeping lawns and mature trees of Central Gardens are nearby. Swinburne University and an exceptional selection of schools including MLC, Xavier, Carey and Ruyton further underline the strength of the position. Pretty from the street and far more substantial behind the façade than first impressions suggest, this is a Hawthorn home with the space to settle in, a garden to enjoy and one of the suburb's best loved neighbourhoods on the doorstep.