193 Rathmines Road
Hawthorn East

With an Edwardian heritage dating back to the c.1910s this wonderful solid brick family residence exudes warmth and charm whilst showcasing lovely period attributes including coloured leadlight glass, timber fretwork, pressed metal ceilings, bay windows and generous proportions typical of its era. Whilst offering a frequently sought-after and rarely found opportunity to renovate, update and extend a home of this character; adding contemporary living areas in keeping with today's family lifestyle (STCA).

The interior features a Baltic Pine arched hallway leading to three bedrooms with built-in robes, a living room with adjacent dining, well-equipped kitchen with WIP, Smeg and Asko appliances, study/fourth bedroom, powder room and laundry. Highlighted by a preferred northern rear aspect delivering loads of winter sunshine to a lush private garden with "rooms" plus a paved alfresco dining and entertaining area underneath a pergola - providing a tranquil setting for enjoying the outdoors or relaxing with family or friends. Other features of this delightful home include alarm, gas ducted heating, five OFPs with decorative mantles and surrounds, drip system watering, garden storage and off-street parking.

Further enhanced by its proximity to the eclectic Auburn Village cafes, shops and station, Camberwell Junction shopping, restaurants and the Rivoli plus Glenferrie Road. Whilst Sir William Angliss and Rathmines Road Reserves, Victoria Road Park and many of Melbourne's finest schools including Auburn Primary plus Swinburne University are all within walking distance; as are public transport options - underpinning its family lifestyle credentials.