Illustrating timeless elegance, contemporary sophistication and architectural finesse, this striking family residence enjoys a commanding position overlooking Cato Park in one of Hawthorn East's most desired residential pockets. Delivering a lavish ensemble of living and entertaining options, the home features an impressive grand entrance foyer, formal living with adjoining veranda, elegant dining room with OFP, additional informal dining, 2 casual family areas, billiard room, powder room and conservatory. The home is further enhanced by an epicurean stainless steel kitchen with black granite bench tops, luxurious Main bedroom/retreat (with en suite, separate spa bath suite, 2 separate dressing rooms and large private balcony) as well as 3 additional upstairs bedrooms served by a double vanity bathroom with long bath. For stylish outdoor entertaining, the home provides a paved alfresco area along with a lagoon-style in-ground pool and spa. Also included is additional ground floor guest accommodation with en suite and lounge. The home also features secure double lock-up garage, separate laundry, abundant storage throughout, monitored security system,water storage tanks, heating and air-conditioning throughout, solar and gas heating to pool. Situated within metres of Tooronga Village, the home provides excellent access to the Monash Freeway and some of Melbourne's most prestigious schools.