8a Ercildoune Avenue, Hawthorn

Privately positioned in a peaceful rear position of a boutique enclave, this impeccably enhanced clinker-brick residence on its own title is a remarkable three bedroom sanctuary with a huge backyard in one of Melbourne’s most exclusive lifestyle pockets. A coveted cul-de-sac in prestigious Scotch Hill is the exceptional treelined setting for this spacious single-level home offering quick and easy access to local cafes, shopping precincts, schools, public transport and parkland. Directly overlooking a lush green expanse of secure and secluded, children-friendly landscaped garden with an entertainment deck, a stunning open-plan extension at the rear with widespread double-glazing and dual sliding doors incorporates free-flowing living and dining areas along with a gourmet stone-topped kitchen fitted with quality stainless-steel appliances and soft-close cabinetry – perfect for daily functionality and entertaining guests. An elegant lounge room (gas space heater) with a versatile study or dining area leads to three well-proportioned bedrooms (two with built-in robes and ceiling fans), complemented by a sky-lit central bathroom and a separate toilet. The impressive interior also includes a full laundry, split-system heating and cooling and attic ladder storage, plus there are external blinds, a private entrance courtyard, a lock-up shed and an undercover car parking space on title. Showcasing a brilliant combination of period character and contemporary excellence, this superb low-maintenance home presents a wonderful indoor-outdoor opportunity for a growing family or savvy downsizers in a premier Hawthorn precinct close to Camberwell Junction, Tooronga shopping centre, Glenferrie Road, Auburn South Primary and private schools, Patterson Reserve, walking trails, Boroondara Farmers Market, trams, Kooyong train station and the freeway.