2 Bonfield Avenue, Hawthorn East

In a prestigious pocket just seconds from Anderson Park, this leafy entertainer weaves the simplicity of a single-level layout into a lifestyle of light, space, and instant luxe. Hidden from the street among private garden surrounds, inviting interiors of this solid brick home showcase the functionality of a thorough revamp. High ceilings and custom-crafted doors illustrate a standard of quality rare at the price point, augmented by all-day sunlight in fostering a sense of space and airiness. Ideal for downsizers and professionals while promising ample room for young families, the accommodation is headlined by a large main bedroom, walk-in robe, and ensuite, while a smart central bathroom accompanies bedrooms two and three. At its best when guests arrive, substantial living and dining zones flank a stone kitchen tailor-made for the passionate cook, a brilliant centre point for large-scale entertaining. Cleverly extending the space, sizeable sitting and guest bedroom areas spill into a serene front yard perfect for outdoor entertaining, complementing a north-facing deck and completely private pool in lifting hospitality prowess beyond compare. Accompanied by architect-drawn plans to extend upward, expand to five bedrooms, and take in remarkable city vistas, other highlights include ducted heating and cooling, engineered timber floors, fantastic modern appliances, full-height doors and joinery, pool salt chlorination, mobile-integrated CCTV, an alarm, laundry, garage, and extra driveway space. Among truly cherished surrounds, it’s only steps to Auburn South Primary and Auburn High School (zoned), parks and sporting fields, Gardiners Creek, city-bound trams, scattered cafés, and Tooronga Village shops, while near elite private schools, lively Camberwell Junction, Tooronga Station, and the Monash Freeway for easy CBD and peninsula access.