Rarely do charming character and modern elegance blend so seamlessly. This home is where class and style are in perfect harmony.
The attraction of character homes are the sense of warmth, comfort and practical simplicity, these buildings reflected how life once was and as time has passed these traits have always had a place in our hearts. This is why when undertaking a renovation to combine these traits with our current way of life, the abundance of mod cons and design trends often tend to ruin them to the extent where these homes become empty and lifeless.
You will find here in this 4 x 2 at 71 St Kilda Road the synergy between the extended open plan with multi-functional entertainment areas and the original home is absolutely seamless.
Stunning Jarrah floorboards and soaring ornate ceilings with a beautiful colour palette of antique white and crisp gleaming gloss architraves highlight the details carried through from front to back. Feature period style pendant lighting embellish and define each area and tastefully light up these delicate features.
Contemporary family living is completely catered for with the accommodation of four massive bedrooms all adjoining the grand glamorous hallway with the master bedroom boasting a walk-in robe and private ensuite perfectly set out so you can lay back and relax in front of an open fireplace. The three double bedrooms are serviced by a second bathroom that has a double basin vanity and a huge soaker bathtub for when you need time to unwind.
Stepping through the hall the open plan is simply breathtaking.
The heart of this home is the kitchen and is masterfully designed and incorporates the laundry scullery and walk-in larder. The sheer size of the solid granite tops with the ability to seat the entire family is amazing. It's from this vantage point that you can enjoy the family lifestyle as you look out to free form dining and family room which both respectively open out to the games room alfresco and elevated wide-planked Jarrah decked outdoor living space.
Spread out on a 685ms block fringed by miniature fruit trees and a massive garage workshop this home and its low maintenance backyard is finished off perfectly.
Location attractions close by need no introduction with Optus Stadium, Ascot Race Course and Belmont Forum are all within a short distance from your home.
This labour of love is worth putting on your list to pursue where all the hard work has been done for you.
This property at 71 St Kilda Road, Rivervale is a four bedroom, two bathroom house sold by Simon Bird and Tim Sherlock at Sherlock Homes Group on 15 Dec 2021.
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Rivervale is a predominantly residential area spanning three square kilometres. Established in the 1840s, significant residential development did not occur until the 1950s and 1960s.
Rivervale's family-friendly lifestyle is an appealing feature of the inner-city suburb. There are numerous parks and ovals, such as Wilson Park, which features a number of netball courts open for public use, as well as a playground and community centre.
The Kooyong Road Shopping Strip features a large IGA, chemist, butcher, post office, take away food outlets, with the Belmont Forum the closest shopping centre. There are two local schools in Rivervale including St Augustine's Primary School and Rivervale Primary School. Many homes in the suburbs are also catered for by the nearby suburbs schools such as Carlisle and Lathlain.