1/177 Power Street, Hawthorn

Featuring impressive proportions, a west-facing balcony and big, beautifully defined living and dining room, this ground-floor apartment has the kind of scale that is becoming increasingly hard to find.

The living room is a terrific space, with afternoon sun filtering through the trees and a glass door opening to the balcony. Step outside and you are surrounded by greenery, with a leafy outlook that adds privacy and a welcome connection to the outdoors. The adjoining dining room is a luxury in itself, giving the floorplan a sense of space and separation rarely seen in newer offerings. The kitchen is substantial too, with plenty of scope to take it from retro to remarkable.

Both bedrooms are generous and include built-in robes, while the bathroom has a bath and shower, with the toilet sitting next door. A hallway cupboard takes care of extra storage. Also featuring communal laundry facilities, park-like shared gardens and an undercover car space complete the package.

Comfortable, well maintained and solidly built to last, it is ready to enjoy while you decide how far to take it. Freshen the finishes, sharpen the palette and gradually bring a more contemporary personality, all without having to fight against a cramped layout.

Glenferrie Road’s shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants are close by, along with Swinburne University, Hawthorn Station and trams. Morang Road Reserve, Fairview Park and the Yarra River trails bring recreation into the mix, while zoning for Auburn High School and Glenferrie Primary School gives another reason to take a closer look.

We donate a portion of our fee from every property transaction to the Woodards Foundation to support people experiencing homelessness, family violence and social isolation.