1A Brookfield Court, Hawthorn East

Madison Avenue Marketeer Bruce Fairchild Barton once said, “When I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things, I am tempted to think there are no little things.” The owners of 1A Brookfield Court know that it is all the little things that make a big difference, and so when they embarked on renovations to this beautiful 1930’s Tudor-Style Home, they focused their attention to detail and created something truly spectacular. Make the time to walk underneath the “Brookfield” sign and once you cross the threshold, every step will be worth it.

They had an incredible canvas to work with; the floorplan offering truly modern family living behind a beautiful period facade. The first impression is one of vast space, which is only heightened once you reach the grand living and dining area, which spills out into the perfect private garden. A blend of open plan areas and closed, functional spaces; this juxtaposition provides for the ultimate family lifestyle. We call it the “View from the Sink” effect. From the brand-new kitchen, you can peer out to both the back garden and the open plan living space; an ideal vantage point to multitask cooking, cleaning, and monitoring kids at play. We would recommend these jobs are split 50/50 - but will leave that to you the buyers post-settlement. But this home offers so much more than convenient family living, like the brand new black integrated SMEG oven and matching rangehood, the stylish Corian benchtops and windowed storage with glass shelving…these may seem like little things, but little luxuries should not be underestimated. A little piece of the Hamptons has come to Hawthorn East. Some things, like the finishes and fittings and choice of paint colours, can be attributed to the current owner’s attention to detail and sense of style. Others, like the East/West aspect, the 575sqm of land and the dappled light dancing from the Maple Tree are more divine intervention than by design.

It is difficult to convey some selling points of a home, in this case it is impossible to capture the feeling you get when you walk into the East-Facing Living room. A grand space, sure, but something about the dimensions, the position of the windows and eastern aspect combine into something truly special. A wonderful space to enjoy a good book and cup of coffee in the morning. Similarly, you will only grasp the gravity of this opportunity upon inspecting the private garden, past the deck and into the outdoor retreat. The position and size of the multiple outdoor spaces, again, offers something truly rare: connection and separation at the same time. A morning cup of tea or early-evening cocktail amongst the jasmine, silver birch and hydrangeas might be just what the doctor ordered.

With Camberwell Primary, Auburn High School, Camberwell Junction, Camberwell Station and three parks all within 1.5km – the fundamentals of this location are assured. Speaking of fundamentals, there are two crossovers for parking and the garage across over 23m of frontage, so for those looking for property essentials you need look no further. This rare opportunity is one which truly has it all, from the north-facing study and practical laundry wing to the personality of the barn door and bathroom updates. As we said: it is all the little things that make a big difference, and in this case, there is actually another saying even more apt: “Small things make perfection, but perfection is no small thing.”

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