189 Rathmines Road
Hawthorn East

Boasting a popular East Hawthorn lifestyle location close to the eclectic Auburn Village cafes, shops and station plus Glenferrie Road, Camberwell Junction, Sir William Angliss and Rathmines Road Reserves; whilst many of Melbourne's finest schools, Burke Road trams as well as Swinburne University are all within walking distance - this classic slate-roofed Edwardian brick residence offers a keenly sought-after opportunity to renovate from top to bottom including extending out and or up (STCA) to create a stylish, revitalised family home in keeping with today's lifestyle expectations. Plus the prospect of exceptional future capital gains. Surrounded by a period streetscape it has been held in the same family for sixty years attesting to its ability to stand the test of time and the regard in which it was held by the family. The interior retains original styling and is in comfortable condition throughout featuring period attributes including pressed metal ceilings and roses plus an entrance hall with a timber fretwork arch. Whilst the accommodation comprises three bedrooms, living room, period-style bathroom (separate WC), vestibule, kitchen/meals, rear sunroom, laundry and storeroom. Leading to a deep rear garden which has loads of room to accommodate any extensions. Other features include open and gas FPs, a garage and tandem off-street parking.