48 Illawarra Rd, Hawthorn is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1930. The property has a land size of 717m2 and floor size of 162m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2021.
Inspections by Private Appointment Only. Superbly positioned in a prime location on top of Scotch Hill, this c1920's solid brick residence offers an outstanding opportunity for an inspired renovation/extension or alternatively a new luxury home designed to meet every modern requirement and taking full advantage of the private north-west facing 717sqm approx. allotment (STCA).
The single level floorplan commences with a covered porch and wide central hallway leading through to a formal sitting room with tiled fireplace, main bedroom of generous proportions, two further bedrooms and two bathrooms. A capable kitchen adjacent to the dining room (OFP) opens out to light filled family/living room overlooking the deep, private northwest facing rear garden.
Comfortably presented as is, the home offers the opportunity to lease out while considering the various options. Whichever is chosen, this property represents an outstanding opportunity to secure a foothold in an unbeatable location renowned for its close proximity to a range of excellent schools - Scotch College, St Kevin's, Bialik, Auburn South Primary. MLC, etc., an array of shopping options including Glenferrie Road, Camberwell Junction, Kooyong Village shops, plus Kooyong Parklands & Tennis Club, Gardiner's Creek Trails and easy access to the CBD via City Link or public transport.
Land Area: 717 sq m approx. Terms: 10% Deposit Balance 60 days.
The size of Hawthorn is approximately 5.9 square kilometres. It has 29 parks covering nearly 10.8% of total area. The population of Hawthorn in 2016 was 23511 people. By 2021 the population was 22322 showing a population decline of 5.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Hawthorn is 20-29 years. Households in Hawthorn are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Hawthorn work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 51.80% of the homes in Hawthorn were owner-occupied compared with 45.90% in 2016.
Hawthorn has 16,753 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Hawthorn have seen a 11.14% increase in median value, while Units have seen a -0.27% decrease. As at 30 November 2025:
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