31 Hawtin Street, Templestowe VIC 3106

4 bed, 3 bath, pool, 740m² land | Templestowe Park Primary zone | Auction positioned above recent comparable sales. This house presents a competitively strong offering for a family buyer, combining a four-bedroom, three-bathroom configuration with a pool on a level 740-square-metre block, a combination that is rare in this specific pocket of Templestowe. Its zoning for the sought-after Templestowe Park Primary School, coupled with the absence of bushfire or heritage overlays, creates a low-friction purchase for an owner-occupier seeking established amenity and convenience. The property is best suited to a buyer who values immediate functionality and space over new construction, as the building’s age and last update in 2019 records suggest a home requiring potential future capital investment rather than a turnkey renovation opportunity. The primary decision mechanism is its auction guide, which is positioned notably above recent street sales, introducing a clear pricing risk. Key comparables establish the market tension: a similar-sized four-bedroom house at 31 Hawtin Street sold for $1,493,000 in September 2025, while a larger-land property at 35 Hawtin Street is currently listed for up to $1.25m. The vendor’s $1.7m-$1.8m expectation demands a premium for the extra bathroom and pool, a premium that must be justified against the cost to modernize. The opportunity lies in securing a large, well-located family home if competition falters at auction; the commercial logic is to bid firmly to the mid-$1.6m range, anchoring on the most recent superior comparable, and to walk away beyond that point. Hold this property for long-term land value and livability, not for short-term appreciation, as the price paid will likely absorb near-term growth.