9 Mount Ida Avenue
Hawthorn East

This brilliantly located Art Deco semi-detached home on a preferred north-facing garden allotment exudes plenty of character. It's stylish and elegant features include decorative brickwork, high ornate ceilings, brick fireplaces and original stained timber skirtings, architraves and doors. Well appointed and superbly maintained, it has an easy flow floor plan, elegant neutral colour schemes and private leafy outlook throughout.

A solid brick home, it comprises a welcoming entry hallway, a spacious main bedroom with large window framing front garden views, stylish study with potential as 2nd or guest bedroom, a bathroom with separate bath and shower and concealed Euro style laundry. The central, formal living room has an elaborate decorative ceiling and cornice work with dark timber accents and open brick fireplace. A contemporary rear extension has added a smart timber kitchen, with excellent storage and preparation areas, that overlooks an adjoining casual dining area. Ceiling-height glazing on two walls maximises space and light from the north-facing rear orientation. The rear courtyard provides an alfresco entertaining area surrounded by a beautiful level landscaped garden.

It's close to Anderson Park, Camberwell's market, shopping and restaurants, the Rivoli Cinema and has easy access to the Monash Freeway/CBD. It's just a short walk to Burke Road or Riversdale Road trams to the city and close to premier schools including Auburn South Primary School, Scotch College and Camberwell Grammar.

Enjoy this home as is, or further capitalise if desired by adding your own contemporary touches or a second storey (STCA).

Located in one of Hawthorn East's most sought after tree lined avenues, in the Mount Ida Estate, it has exciting appeal for young professionals, downsizers or investors.

• Perfect position surrounded by sought-after, quality amenities
• Low maintenance, impressive, established gardens
• Elegant and authentic Art Deco detailing throughout
• Renovated and extended with scope to further update at leisure
• Energy-efficient reverse-cycle heating/cooling
• Off-street parking
• Land size: 329sqm (approx.)