1 Harcourt Street, Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
‘Talana’, c. 1899
A Landmark Heritage Estate | Auction Saturday 14 March 2026
7 Beds | 3 Bath | 4 Cars | 4198m2
One of Melbourne’s finest heritage estates, ‘Talana’ c. 1899 was designed by renowned architect John Beswicke. Responsible for around 300 buildings across Melbourne, Beswicke also designed the Malvern, Brighton and Hawthorn Town Halls.
Retaining impressive heritage details throughout, ‘Talana’ is a fine example of Queen Anne era architecture with a Tudor style profile. Your entrance begins with a gracious reception foyer, leading to magnificent formal and informal rooms of grand scale, with high ceilings, ornate cornicework and decorative mouldings.
A majestic staircase with a breathtaking stained glass window ascends to an opulent spacious central retreat, surrounded by up to seven bedrooms with an attic area that could allow for future expansion, with the tower enjoying magnificent city views.
Expansive landscaped grounds providing superb spaces for alfresco dining. Additional features include a heated swimming pool and adjacent north-south synthetic grass tennis court under lights. A large freestanding summer house is fully self-contained, offering additional accommodation.
Further features include secure car access from both Auburn Road and Harcourt Street via remote gates, with garaging for multiple vehicles. Nestled in a highly desirable pocket, this unique residence offers close proximity to Auburn Village, Auburn station, Glenferrie Road, and Camberwell junction precinct, whilst also providing access to elite schools and Rathmines Reserve.
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For all enquiries and inspection times, contact Jock Langley at Abercrombys
