49 Illawarra Road Hawthorn - James Home Ratings

James Home Rating: 624
Inspected: 30/8/2025

Position

Located on Scotch Hill — one of Hawthorn’s premium addresses. Illawarra Road is tightly held, and double-fronted period homes here are rare.

Property

A timber, block-fronted Victorian with plenty of character and practicality, though not without quirks:

• Accommodation: Three–four bedrooms. One bedroom a little undersized, another oversized. Master has an ensuite but limited robes. Some may choose to reconfigure.
• Living: Standard double-fronted floorplan — functional and simple.
• Outdoor: Pool and biggish yard a real plus. Compact rear car access works well.
• Levels: Multiple steps throughout, both inside and outside, due to slope of land. Less suited to downsizers.
• Condition: Presentable, though some spaces could be improved. Renovation potential complicated by slope but possible.
• Land Size: 557 sqm

Buyer Fit

• Families wanting Scotch Hill prestige at a relatively affordable price point.
• Buyers comfortable with quirks and willing to adjust or reconfigure over time.
• Less suited to older buyers or those seeking single-level convenience.

Market & Value

• Quote: $3.8M
• Context: Competition will be strong at this level — period homes with land, pool, and parking in Scotch Hill are scarce.
• Summary: Not perfect, but with charm, location, and land on its side. The slope and layout quirks may hold some buyers back, but this is still a highly appealing Hawthorn offering.

49 Illawarra Rd, Hawthorn. Double-fronted Victorian on Scotch Hill with pool, yard, rear access. 3–4 beds, character home with quirks.