Just an amble from the quaint main street of Riverton, occupying a prime corner position, this historic bluestone residence is the sort of property that commands attention.
Picture perfect, it's hard to know where to look first, with meandering paths and established gardens, and shade trees that would make any green thumb proud. It's not hard to envisage a toddler on a tricycle pottering along while picking flowers, while Mum and Dad enjoy a cup of tea on the lawn. Adrian Miller welcomes you to 20 Moorhouse Terrace, Riverton!
This is one of many scenarios that would suit this elegant property, which has seen the house and the grounds evolve since it was built in 1890. Yes, you read that right, this significant property is over a century old - and much of that time has been in the tenure of one extended family.
Perhaps of equal interest is the undeveloped part of the block, which has been left largely untouched other than a couple of old outbuildings. With a total size of 2228m2 and the house perched on the higher corner of the block, there is plenty of land to work with.
Back to the house and the front pathway leads to wide steps and a bullnose verandah which perfectly complements the house, while a leadlight statement front door beckons inside. The pendant chandelier in the hallway shows a touch of class without being ostentatious - in fact that's a fitting description of the house overall.
The first bedroom is off to the left, and has a working fireplace, signature high ceilings and a lovely outlook to the verandah, while the room to the right hand side of the entry is currently used as a sitting room. Another open fireplace and lovely chandelier can be found here, this property has character in spades, along with a welcoming, warm feel.
There are a number of ways you could configure the property, there's a big bedroom adjoining a light-filled sunroom (and a bathroom) in one wing, so these rooms could be designated as a parents' retreat or perhaps quarters for an extended family member.
As you may expect for the era, there's a generously-proportioned formal dining room with a fireplace and external access to the verandah, while the eat-in kitchen/dining room is toward the back of the house. This light filled space has external access that leads out to the other street frontage. The home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms in all.
Among the quality period-style features are high ceilings, extensive lead lighting, working open fireplaces, ceiling roses and those beautiful chandeliers. Innately stylish, the property would be lovely to live in as is, or you could accentuate the historic detailing and personalise the style at your leisure.
Outside and the garden is lush, established and impressive, it will be more about curating than adding to the plantings - or simply enjoy as is and all the work that has been done before you.
An old fernery is tightly covered in ivy; near the old wash house (laundry) there's a fruiting Quince tree, purple-leafed Prunus trees add splashes of colour while Geraniums and Agapanthus bloom in season. There's even an enormous Pepper Tree further down the block.
Everywhere you look, the garden has a different layer to explore with larger and understorey plantings that add colour, visual interest and shade.
In terms of infrastructure, the property has a concrete driveway to the carport and shed, this part of the block is level, so access is easy. The home also has split system air conditioning units, rainwater plus town water connected, and a termite protection system in place.
With the carport and shed providing a visual division between the developed and more open sections of the block, prospective buyers should make their own investigations into the potential of subdivision, extension or additional buildings if desired.
In terms of the local area, the quaint town of Riverton has an IGA supermarket, a scenic hotel, schools, a golf course, a sports centre and even a museum.
Will you be the next family to fall in love with this charmer and escape the rat race to raise your family here?
Council - Clare and Gilbert Valleys
Zoning - Residential
Easements - No
Size - 2,288 m2
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