979 Riversdale Road, Surrey Hills, Vic 3127

Elevated Family Stunner with Panoramic Views

Showcasing spacious internal living, delightful art deco touches, stunning quality and craftsmanship, amazing outdoor entertaining areas, this heart-warming five bedroom plus study, three bathroom landmark residence is truly one of a kind.

Rich with history being the former site of a church and school, and built in 1950 by renowned Melbourne engineer A.E Vickery, this wonderfully elevated three level solid-brick home showcases gorgeous open fire places, polished timber floors, high ceilings, bright full windows allowing outstanding natural light and original attention to detail which still stands up today.

The dedicated lounge and dining rooms are absolutely huge in size, the latter adjoined by a light-filled sunroom, while the neighbouring kitchen is open and features premium appliances including a Blanco oven and cooktop and a Bosch dishwasher. This impressive ground level also includes a private study looking out to a stone garden, bedroom, toilet, shower and laundry.

Up the stairs and you'll find the standout master bedroom complete with a renovated ensuite, walk-in robe and large balcony taking in views of the Dandenong Ranges, city skyline and all the way across the You Yangs and Bellarine Peninsula. The other 2 upstairs bedrooms (1 with WIR) share in these magnificent vistas and are serviced by a tasteful bathroom with separate shower, bath and toilet.

You'll also love the flexibility of the basement level studio space, which can be anything from an extra bedroom, home theatre, rumpus room, workshop or kid's retreat. This level could also transformed into a self-contained living area for extra income with an existing single garage and external access.

The tranquil north-facing pergola courtyard and garden is shaded by mature deciduous trees strategically placed to provide cooling shade in summer and plenty of sunlight in winter, while other features of this remarkable home include hydronic heating, split-system cooling, ducted vacuum, double glazed windows, intercom, two fireplaces, covered outdoor storage spaces, 12,000 litre underground water tank and double remote carport.

Beautifully located on an outstanding corner block directly opposite Wattle Park and it's walking tracks, sports grounds, golf course and just moments to Wattle Park Primary School, Canterbury Primary School, Sienna, Strathcona, Emmaus, Presbyterian Ladies College, Deakin University, Cooper Reserve, South Surrey Park, Camberwell Junction shops and cafes, Riversdale Road trams and buses.