189 Rathmines Rd, Hawthorn East is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1900. The property has a land size of 716m2 and floor size of 259m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2023.
Boasting a popular East Hawthorn lifestyle location close to the eclectic Auburn Village cafes, shops and station plus Glenferrie Road, Camberwell Junction, Sir William Angliss and Rathmines Road Reserves; whilst many of Melbourne's finest schools, Burke Road trams as well as Swinburne University are all within walking distance - this classic slate-roofed Edwardian brick residence offers a keenly sought-after opportunity to renovate from top to bottom including extending out and or up (STCA) to create a stylish, revitalised family home in keeping with today's lifestyle expectations. Plus the prospect of exceptional future capital gains.
Surrounded by a period streetscape it has been held in the same family for sixty years attesting to its ability to stand the test of time and the regard in which it was held by the family. The interior retains original styling and is in comfortable condition throughout featuring period attributes including pressed metal ceilings and roses plus an entrance hall with a timber fretwork arch. Whilst the accommodation comprises three bedrooms, living room, period-style bathroom (separate WC), vestibule, kitchen/meals, rear sunroom, laundry and storeroom. Leading to a deep rear garden which has loads of room to accommodate any extensions. Other features include open and gas FPs, a garage and tandem off-street parking.
The size of Hawthorn East is approximately 3.5 square kilometres. There are 9 parks, covering nearly 7.3% of the total area. The population of Hawthorn East in 2016 was 14321 people. By 2021 the population was 14834 showing a population growth of 3.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Hawthorn East is 20-29 years. Households in Hawthorn East are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Hawthorn East work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 57.80% of the homes in Hawthorn East were owner-occupied compared with 53.10% in 2016.
Hawthorn East has 10,018 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Hawthorn East have seen a -12.82% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -2.48% decrease. As at 31 July 2026:
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