16 Riversdale Court, Hawthorn

One of Hawthorn’s most exclusive cul-de-sacs reveals one of its rarest treasures with this substantial English-style residence c1939 that’s enviably elevated fronting Fairview Park while commanding beautiful uninterrupted views of the tranquil Yarra River and beyond. Superbly sited on a 953 sqm approx. allotment, this magnificent family home amidst glorious established gardens is offered for the first time in almost 50-years just a short stroll to Scotch College and other leading schools. A high gable façade with detailed brickwork creates a stately presence on treelined Riversdale Court introducing a largely-original, three-level interior that’s been sympathetically enhanced over time delivering enduring comfort and exceptional refinement. Character intact with many elements cohesively replicated throughout, quality modern features including ducted heating, split-system air-conditioning, security alarm and valet intercom complement an exquisite and expansive family milieu. A patterned wrought-iron security porch precedes a high-ceiling hallway on Chinese green slate flooring that extends to a large formal lounge room (wide fireplace) opening to a river-view terrace, before louvred bifold doors that lead to an elegant dining room where a resplendent old magnolia tree is framed by a big bay window. Further is a powder room, a north-facing family room and a classic kitchen and meals area lined in European oak joinery that integrates clever storage and a walk-in pantry. Flexible upstairs accommodation includes three distinctive bedrooms including one with an ensuite, an executive study adjoining a balcony and an impeccable original Art Deco bathroom with an etched glass door, classic fittings and a tiled alcove bath. A fourth bedroom is located on the Kalahari slate-tiled lower ground-floor along with an additional bathroom, laundry, storeroom and a wine cellar. The scene of many memorable family occasions overlooking the park and the Yarra, a huge billiards/entertainment room adjoining a bespoke wet bar and a dining area with BBQ/commercial rangehood opens seamlessly to a garden-set terrace by a Victorian fountain and a deep tiled swimming pool with salt-chlorination and heating. Also comprising copious customised storage, westside electric awnings, automatic sprinkler system, remote-control two car garage and a private gate to Fairview Park. A timeless beauty of infinite grace in a prestigious Hawthorn pocket, this grand riverside property represents an unsurpassed lifestyle opportunity only moments to walking trails, private and primary schools, trams to the MCG, city and Camberwell Junction, train station and Glenferrie Road shopping, cafes and restaurants.