Period charm unites with contemporary living in this one-of-a-kind home nestled in Hawkins Lane a quiet and sought after laneway in popular East Orange. This Californian brick home seamlessly transforms into a modern, industrial inspired oasis, with lush established gardens and a clever shed conversion taking centre stage as the entertainment hub of the home. The house: This double fronted brick cottage has all the creature comforts you could want, including double glazed windows and doors, ducted gas heating and a cosy gas log fire. The generous-sized bedrooms all have new built-in robes and ceiling fans, each with beautiful garden views. Open plan living between the lounge and kitchen spaces allow for effortless family interaction and entertaining. The low-maintenance landscaped gardens and courtyards boast a combination of evergreen and deciduous plants, creating a private sanctuary for all seasons, with multiple spaces for outdoor dining and relaxing. The converted shed: Fully insulated and featuring a soaring gable ceiling, the very spacious converted shed (or studio as the owners call it) includes its own open plan kitchen, (with brand new SMEG oven and Zip tap) dining and living along with ample storage. This versatile space is used as an office by day and come sundown a vibe-pod for friends and family. It also easily lends itself to fully self-contained living the choice is yours! With Bills Beans and Nile Street Cafe just a stone's throw away, your morning coffee fix is always within reach. And that's not all the East Orange Post Office and a range of art galleries are also just a short stroll from your doorstep, adding to the neighbourhood's unique charm. Perfectly suited for a young family, this location boasts highly regarded schools – Kinross, East Orange Public School and St Mary's Primary School, less than 500m away. Features: • Beautiful street appeal and sense of arrival • Two separate driveways (one on either side of the house) with ample off-street parking and backyard access • Two diverse living areas • Two unique and newly renovated kitchens • Designer lighting, polished timber floors, original ornate ceilings and Australian spotted gum joinery • Renovated bathroom with large cast iron clawfoot bathtub • New built-in robes and Haiku ceiling fans in all bedrooms • Multiple heating and cooling options, including 10kW reverse cycle AC, central gas heating, gas log fire, combustion wood fire