36 Virginia Avenue, Hawthorne, QLD 4171

Positioned along one of Hawthorne's peaceful river avenues, this architecturally designed three-level residence was completed in September 2021 by GK Architects and multi-award-winning builder Walvin Construction and Developments. Combining the privacy and independence of a freestanding home with the refined feel of penthouse living, it offers generous proportions, sophisticated finishes and Brisbane CBD skyline views, complemented by the convenience of dual street access. The home enjoys frontage to Virginia Avenue, together with a private gated entrance from Aaron Avenue at the rear. This unique configuration provides effortless access and additional parking options, particularly suited to those seeking space for additional vehicles, recreational equipment or hobbies, while creating an exceptional sense of privacy and separation. Beyond an ivy-lined fence and secure gated entry, the home makes an elegant first impression with its classic weatherboard and stone facade, gabled roofline and elevated balcony. Honed bluestone stairs, French pattern travertine tiling and commercial-grade aluminium and timber windows and doors reflect the quality of the build throughout. French oak engineered floors flow from a welcoming second living area and study nook beside the front balcony into the expansive open-plan living, dining and kitchen space. Anchored by a Regency gas fireplace, the interiors have a calm, considered feel, equally suited to relaxed everyday living or entertaining on a larger scale. The kitchen is finished in Dekton benchtops and splashback with Polytec timber grain cabinetry and Blum soft-close fittings, equipped with Bosch appliances including a double oven with steam function, and a Billi tap delivering filtered and sparkling water on demand. A butler's pantry completes the space, while sliding doors on both sides of the living area create a seamless connection between the front balcony and the full-width rear entertaining deck. Framed by the surrounding treetops, Brisbane CBD skyline views form an impressive backdrop to the main living spaces. From quiet mornings to evenings entertaining on the terrace, the elevated outlook brings a distinctly private, hotel-like quality to the home. Occupying the upper level, the oversized main retreat feels removed from the rest of the residence, complete with a walk-in robe and generous ensuite featuring twin vanities, a freestanding bath and Italian porcelain tiling with underfloor heating. Two additional bedrooms, each with their own walk-in robe, share a beautifully appointed central bathroom, while a study nook at the top of the stairs provides a dedicated space for working from home. The lower level adds another layer of practicality and flexibility, with polished concrete floors and a substantial double garage accompanied by a climate-controlled Cellar Master wine cellar with capacity for 1,500 bottles. A full laundry, excellent storage and additional undercover parking beneath the rear deck provide valuable space for further vehicles, a boat, trailer or recreational equipment. Further comforts include heat-reflective glass to the sliding doors and main bedroom windows, Fujitsu reverse-cycle ducted air conditioning, a Bosch security and CCTV system with remote access, and full acoustic and thermal insulation to the sub-floors and ceilings throughout. Enjoying a highly sought-after Hawthorne address, the residence is moments from the cafes, restaurants and boutiques of Hawthorne Road and Oxford Street, together with nearby riverwalks, parklands and the Hawthorne Ferry Terminal. City-bound bus services and the sporting facilities of Hawthorne Park are also within easy reach. The property is positioned within the Norman Park State School and Balmoral State High School catchments and is an easy walk from Lourdes Hill College, with Saints Peter and Paul's School and Anglican Church Grammar School also nearby.