A grand homestead immersed in gorgeous gardens and set on a flat 1388sqms (approx.) zoned for Vermont Secondary College (STSA) presents a rare opening into this tightly held cul de sac on historic Hayward. As one of the earliest streets in the district, the impressive block sizes here have encouraged statement homes in a leafy pocket close to schools, shops, and beautiful parkland including Buckanbe Park and Bellbird Dell. With a romantic return verandah, tin roof and double hung sash windows, 1 Hayward has the feel of a country retreat on more than a quarter acre of established English gardens. Beyond its dramatic slate paved verandah, the home showcases its distinguished credentials with a bold lobby entrance, and abundant living space across a lounge, dining room and open plan family wing. Towering cathedral ceilings, an open fireplace in a timber mantelpiece, and decorative arched windows enhance the homestead's mid-century charm, with the modern enhancement of European s/s kitchen appliances (Baumatic wok burner gas stovetop, Miele dishwasher, Bellini double oven), gas central heating, and powerful Daikin split system cooling. It's a fusion of old-world glamour and contemporary comforts, with two skylight bright bathrooms at either end of the hallway's bedroom quarters. Substantial paving across the rear yard offers the ideal area for playing sport, or gives you room to entertain, with a double garage and double carport along the front driveway for secure off-street parking. For investors wanting to explore the development potential (STCA) for a 1388sqms (approx.) site, the property is zoned as NRZ1 with significant landscape overlay (SL08), and is superbly located close to Eastlink, Mitcham train station, top ranking government schools Vermont Primary and Vermont Secondary (STSA), and an impressive array of shopping and dining destinations including Eastland, Brentford Square, Burwood One Plaza, Vermont South Shopping Centre and the upgrade of Westfield Knox and Ozone.