Taken to its barest bones and entirely reworked in 2020 by architect David Ey (Studio Nine) and interior design stalwarts Enoki, this Hawthorndene cottage has undergone a transformation that elevates the everyday - and Hawthorndene with it.
From the street, you'd be forgiven for thinking little has changed. The original 1950s facade remains-humble and familiar-its heritage softened by the native gardens that gather around a seasonal creek and hand-laid stonework. It's a gentle preamble to what lies beyond.
Step inside and light is your first guide-rebounding from American Oak floors to high ceilings in a hallway that widens its arms to a thoughtful 'bag drop' zone, complete with custom cabinetry, hooks and bench seating. From here, things begin to shift.
The old cottage yields. Polished concrete picks up where timber leaves off, and a dramatic rear addition opens to the sky - its raked ceiling drawing the eye to a sequence of north-facing clerestory windows that invite the sun to stay a while. A long while.
The kitchen makes its presence felt in confident proportions: Caesarstone surfaces, deep green glazed tile, twin ovens, a 900mm induction cooktop, full butler's pantry and an array of finely considered storage solutions - all distinctly Enoki.
Sliders and a bi-fold servery windows blur the line between inside and out, pulling the rear skillion-roofed pavilion into the home's daily rhythm. Long afternoons. Shared dinners. It's all part of the brief.
Within the heritage half: four restful bedrooms and a fifth that shifts between uses with ease - study, guest room, or an extra space to breathe - all with built-in storage.
The ensuite is a lesson in nuanced luxury - oversized, fully tiled, warmed from beneath, and finished with a pair of wall-hung vanities and a walk-in shower that invites you to linger.
There's depth in the details too: solar panels, underfloor heating in all bathrooms, new ducted air, double glazing and CAT5 cabling. Comfort here is seamless and wonderfully efficient - built in, not bolted on.
Set along what may be one of Hawthorndene's most quietly treasured streets - the sort locals go out of their way to walk - this home tucks itself into the landscape with purpose, calm and an unspoken invitation to stay. Forever.
More to love:
Architecturally reimagined & extended in 2020 by David Ey (Studio Nine)
Interior design by Enoki, including full kitchen and bathroom specification
Original cottage fully stripped back & rebuilt - rewired, replumbed & re-roofed (2020)
Four bedrooms + flexible fifth/study + second living zone
Custom American Oak flooring to original section, polished concrete to new addition
Dramatic raked ceiling with north-facing clerestory windows
Caesarstone benchtops, deep green glazed tile splashback, twin ovens & 900mm induction cooktop
Fully equipped butler's pantry with pull-out pantry, concealed charging drawer, & soft-close joinery
Underfloor heating to both fully tiled bathrooms, including ensuite
Ensuite with dual wall-hung vanity & walk-in shower
NBN ready
Custom-designed 'bag drop' zone with oak bench, hooks and built-in cabinetry
Double glazing to all new windows & sliders
Bi-fold servery window and sliders connecting to skillion-roofed alfresco pavilion
Fully irrigated gardens including 9-zone hardwired system, new lawn & feature lighting
Approx. 12sqm garden shed
CAT5 data cabling throughout
Two instant gas hot water systems
Zoned for Hawthorndene Primary, Blackwood High School and St Johns Grammar
Walking distance to Joan's Pantry (600m), Blackwood shops and public transport (100m to bus on Gorse Avenue). GD'S grocer, Suffolk Road playground and bike park within a few 100m's.
Property located on seasonal creek and native stone-lined landscaping
Specifications:
CT / 5726/463
Council / Mitcham
Zoning / HN
Built / 1955
Land / 1231m2
Frontage / 20.12m
Council Rates / $2,488.20pa
Emergency Services Levy / $389.15pa
SA Water / $251.93pq
Estimated rental assessment $950 - $1,040 per week/ Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools / Hawthorndene P.S, Coromandel Valley P.S, Belair P.S, Blackwood P.S, Eden Hills P.S, Blackwood H.S
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