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hawthorn This large house, built in 1924 and with an attic and monumental chimney, offers a rare example of the Tudor revival style. Its chimney, half-timbering and mullioned windows inset with diamond leadlight distinguish it from all others in the Urquhart Estate. The estate, which provides a unique streetscape of interwar housing in its various forms, is a gem in Hawthorn’s realestate crown. People love these houses; they are highly sought after and tightly held, as evidenced by the vendors, who have lived at No.22 for nearly 30 years. The front of the house is a perfect balance between the main bedroom and a beautifully proportioned formal living room, where the windows and high-beamed ceilings reflect the Tudor style. Patterned timber doors lead to the formal dining room with the same ceilings, original open fireplace and french doors to an outdoor dining area. Nearby, the updated kitchen includes an atrium window, which lets the morning light stream inside, and a servery for passing food and drinks out to the outdoor dining area. The downstairs bathroom, with original cream-and-green tiles, is a period showpiece, yet fully functional with a bath behind a marvellous arch and with a separate shower. The study, with built-in shelves and another open fireplace, is a quiet haven. Upstairs, one bedroom overlooks the substantial back garden, another opens to a bright sunroom with views over the plane trees in the street, and the third has doors to roof storage. All are served by the bathroom on this level. \ MICHELLE OSTROW ZUKERMAN
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MARSHALL WHITE, 9822 9999 22 Urquhart Street Price: $1.55 million + Auction: April 28 at 11.30am
48 The weekly review \ APRIL 18, 2012