23 Shakespeare Gr, Hawthorn is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1900. The property has a land size of 667m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2014.
Positioned in one of the most exclusive and prestigious streets in Melbourne, refined Victorian origins, superb architect designed additions and light-flooded living expanses perfectly harmonise a generous 5 bedroom plus study, 2.5 bathroom layout with inspiring alfresco garden-set entertaining areas featuring stunning centrepiece pool/spa and brilliant air conditioned poolhouse. Enhanced by glorious uninterrupted easterly views and an exclusive St James Park location, this beautifully appointed residence is a wonderful collaboration between exquisite artisan detailing and contemporary multilevel renovations. This consummate family domain with excellent rear access offers a lifetime of pleasures, just metres from Yarra River parklands and with close proximity to numerous private schools, including Scotch College, Xavier, MLC and Ruyton Girls School.
A traditional central arched hallway framed by high decorative ceilings and wide European Oak flooring heralds a series of sublime living spaces including formal sitting room and executive study with marble fireplaces, versatile gallery style dining or function room opening to balcony with stunning views, and a gourmet kitchen with Caesarstone benches and high end Miele appliances, including convection oven, dual microwave/convection oven, warming drawer and large induction cooktop. Carefree fireside casual living and dining areas showcase floor to ceiling glazing. The main bedroom features bay windows a walk-in-robe and en suite. There is a separate media/theatre room and computer room,. Features include a poolhouse with kitchen and toilet, versatile attic roof storage, storeroom/cellar, hydronic heating, multiple rainwater tanks and a 3 car remote garage.
This magnificent home is within effortless range of the MCG, CBD, Hawthorn, Richmond and Kew shopping precincts and excellent access to multiple modes of public transport.
The size of Hawthorn is approximately 5.9 square kilometres. It has 29 parks covering nearly 10.8% of total area. The population of Hawthorn in 2016 was 23511 people. By 2021 the population was 22322 showing a population decline of 5.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Hawthorn is 20-29 years. Households in Hawthorn are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Hawthorn work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 51.80% of the homes in Hawthorn were owner-occupied compared with 45.90% in 2016.
Hawthorn has 16,732 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Hawthorn have seen a 10.12% increase in median value, while Units have seen a -4.77% decrease. As at 31 December 2025:
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