“Rivington” - Circa 1939 Flawless Family Comfort on a Sunny Acre

Description

ENTER OFF RIVINGTON AVENUE, KALLISTA
Welcome to “Rivington” Circa 1939, a timeless testament to classic hills living infused with old world charm. Nestled on a serene street just minutes from the Tea Rooms, delicatessen, and the General Store, this property offers a tranquil escape amidst the beauty of the Dandenong Ranges.

Situated on over one acre of land, this home basks in a glorious sunny aspect, offering a private haven for those seeking the complete hills lifestyle package. The manicured front garden leads up to a brick stairway, where a formal entry awaits, adorned with a Victorian panelled door and circular leadlight rose window, welcoming you into a world of vintage splendour.

Step inside to discover a grandly proportioned original hills home, sympathetically renovated to its origins with modern living in mind. High ceilings adorned with ornate cornices and Victorian ceiling roses set the stage for elegant living, while sympathetic and antique individual touches such as ornate door hinges to original porcelain handles as well as unique corner joinery add a touch of timeless sophistication.

Throughout the home, extensive use of timber mouldings and architraves evoke a sense of history and craftsmanship, while Tallow wood hardwood flooring throughout the main living zone and Sydney Blue gum flooring in the sunroom exude natural beauty and warmth. Other features include period milk glass light fixtures throughout, casement windows, box bay window with views to the garden and ornate stepped windows on brackets with deep sills.

Two spacious living zones offer ample space for relaxation and entertainment, with a formal lounge boasting an open fireplace and Victorian over mantle, and a family room leading seamlessly to the kitchen and dining area. These two separate wings are divided by leadlight cherry hardwood vestibule doors. The heart of the home lies in the French provincial style kitchen, featuring stone sink, stone benchtops, and a Butler’s pantry, perfect for culinary adventures and entertaining guests. Baltic pine panelling is a feature of the open plan living area, and period Art Noveau leadlight windows create a warm and inviting ambiance in the dining zone.

Retreat to the master bedroom with ensuite, featuring tessellated tile floors, or unwind in one of the three generous sized bedrooms with built-in robes adjoining the sunroom with main bathroom.

Outside, a lavish covered verandah adds a fourth living space in the warmer months, complete with outdoor kitchen and plumbed barbecue, offering views of the spacious rear garden and large lawn suitable for activities and entertaining.
Upstairs, a large additional zone awaits, serving as a fifth bedroom, or separate retreat for teenagers, adding to the versatility and charm of this magnificent home.
It’s just a 10-minute walk to the heart of Kallista where you can enjoy a coffee at the deli or fresh produce at the organic market on your way home from the school drop. The villages of Monbulk, Emerald and Belgrave are also within easy reach as are beautiful walks in the Sherbrooke Forest.

Rivington's old-world splendour is truly a must-see, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of elegance and grace in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges. Schedule a viewing today and step into a world where timeless beauty meets modern luxury.


At a Glance:
• 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom classic hills home on over an acre (4756m2).
• “Rivington” – named after a former owner of the land in the 1920s (Ella May Rivington) was built around 1939 by a well-known Kallista builder & has only had 3 owners.
• Extended & reimagined with period architectural components that are sympathetic to its vintage bones.
• Doors have original hardware & period hinges collected from salvage yards & Victorian doors reclaimed from a former convent in Sorrento.
• Milk glass antique light shades & federation milk glass a features throughout.
• Tallow wood and Sydney Blue gum flooring.
• Master bedroom with ensuite & walk-in robe & French doors to the verandah.
• Three separate living areas including fireside lounge, open plan kitchen/living/meals & flexible upstairs space.
• Covered wrap-around verandah with outdoor kitchen.
• Second verandah off the sunroom via French doors.
• Firepit zone.
• Ducted heating and wood fire.
• Single carport and lots of additional off-street parking for 8 cars at the entrance.
• Generous storage throughout as well as the attic style roof space.
• Laundry with drying rack.
• Garden shed, chook shed and dog run/enclosure.

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