42 Havelock Road
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Positioned within one of Hawthorn East's most tightly held and highly sought-after pockets, this substantial c1920s red brick residence occupies an impressive 747sqm approx allotment, presenting an exceptional opportunity to renovate, extend, rebuild or redevelop (STCA). Beyond its charming period façade, the home offers generous family proportions across a flexible floorplan, featuring five bedrooms, two bathrooms and multiple living zones. A grand formal lounge provides a welcoming centrepiece, complemented by a separate family room, dining area and lower-level rumpus room, creating versatile spaces for growing families or multi-generational living. The well-appointed kitchen is equipped with stainless steel benchtops, gas cooking and dishwasher, while original character elements, high ceilings and abundant natural light provide an attractive foundation for future enhancement. Additional features include ducted floor heating, extensive under-house storage, a double garage and ample off-street parking. The substantial landholding and deep allotment offer outstanding scope for those looking to create a luxury family residence or capitalise on the site's future development potential (STCA). Whether your vision is to restore and extend the existing home or begin anew, the possibilities are significant. Enjoy an enviable lifestyle moments from Camberwell Junction, Auburn Village, leading public and private schools, parklands, cafes, restaurants, trams and train services, with convenient access to Melbourne's CBD. A rare opportunity to secure a blue-chip landholding with immediate comfort and exceptional future promise in one of Melbourne's most prestigious residential pockets.
Property Details
- Property Type
- house
- Listing Type
- For Sale
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Parking
- 2
- Land Area
- 747 m²
- Listed
- 2 weeks ago
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Living in Hawthorn East
This 5-bedroom house in Hawthorn East, VIC 3123 sits within reach of public transport, local shops and nearby schools. It is listed 211% above the $927,500 median of 52 comparable houseswithin 5 km.
Schools near Hawthorn East
- Auburn Primary Schoolprimary · Prep-6 · CoEd
- Auburn South Primary Schoolprimary · Prep-6 · CoEd
- Alia Collegesecondary · 7-12 · CoEd
- Auburn High Schoolsecondary · 7-12 · CoEd
What's nearby
- Stop 38: Hastings Road (tram) — 388 m away
- Cycles Galleria — 490 m away
- Unnamed — 543 m away
- Lower Reserve — 545 m away
- Unnamed — 576 m away
Hawthorn East at a glance
Full suburb profile- Population
- 14,834
- Median age
- 36
- Household income
- $2,253/wk
- Median rent
- $415/wk
- Median mortgage
- $2,500/mo
Source: ABS Census.
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Future Development
Hawthorn East (Whitehorse LGA) is experiencing steady, low-to-moderate infill development typical of established inner-ring suburbs, with incremental townhouse and apartment conversions replacing older housing stock. Infrastructure and school capacity upgrades reflect Whitehorse Council's managed densification strategy. Development activity is constrained by established character overlays and neighbourhood character policies, resulting in scattered rather than precinct-wide renewal.
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Local Retail/Mixed-Use Conversions
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Local Retail/Mixed-Use Conversions
0.3 kmConversion of single-storey commercial/retail buildings to mixed-use apartments and shops along main shopping precincts.
Ongoing
Hawthorn East Residential Infill - Multiple DAs
0.5 kmScattered residential infill and townhouse developments on larger blocks within the suburb, typical of Whitehorse Council's incremental densification approach.
Ongoing
Hawthorn East Primary School Expansion
0.8 kmSchool capacity upgrades to accommodate projected population growth from surrounding residential development.
2025
Mountain Highway Precinct Improvements
1.2 kmLocal traffic and pedestrian infrastructure upgrades along Mountain Highway corridor to support increased residential density.
2025-2026
Chadstone Shopping Centre Proximity Growth
2 kmMulti-storey residential developments capitalizing on proximity to Chadstone Shopping Centre and transport corridors.
2024-2026
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Hawthorn East price trend
Median sold · House 5+ bed
Compound growth +3.1% / yr over 4 yrs
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