6/142 Brighton Rd, Ripponlea is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1940. The property has a land size of 757m2 and floor size of 98m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in July 2012.
Tucked quietly at the rear of a charming Art Deco block, this secure, house-sized apartment is accessed via a magical leafy pathway that immediately feels worlds away from the bustle outside.
A covered front balcony provides the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening aperitivo, opening into a long entrance hallway ideal for displaying artwork and treasured pieces.
Inside, the apartment offers a generously sized living room with a functioning open fireplace, a separate dining room, a massive main bedroom with an oversized built-in wardrobe, and a second bedroom with built-in robes that comfortably accommodates a second tenant, guests or functions beautifully as a home office.
The kitchen opens onto a second covered balcony, perfect for potted herbs and relaxed outdoor moments, while the beautifully finished bathroom features a bathtub ideal for cosy evenings and long bubble baths. European laundry facilities are thoughtfully positioned separately from the main wet areas.
Features include:
- Character-rich Art Deco apartment positioned peacefully at the rear of the block
- Spacious living room with functioning open fireplace
- Two covered balconies overlooking leafy greenery
- Separate dining room and long entrance hallway
- Massive main bedroom with extensive built-in robes
- Flexible sizeable second bedroom or home office
- Beautifully renovated bathroom with separate European laundry
- Floorboards, ducted heating and split-system cooling
- Secure entry and off-street car space
- Communal floral gardens and shared veggie patch
- Dual access via Brighton Road or a quiet rear entrance leading directly to the car space
- Tram stop at your doorstep and train station minutes away
- Moments from Ripponlea Village, Elsternwick shops and restaurants, transport, and Elwood Beach
A rare opportunity for those seeking a truly unique home with soul, space and serenity.
The size of Ripponlea is approximately 0.3 square kilometres. There are 2 parks, covering nearly 3.5% of the total area. The population of Ripponlea in 2016 was 1576 people. By 2021 the population was 1532 showing a population decline of 2.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Ripponlea is 30-39 years. Households in Ripponlea are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Ripponlea work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 49.70% of the homes in Ripponlea were owner-occupied compared with 43.60% in 2016.
Ripponlea has 938 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Ripponlea have seen a 0.28% increase in median value, while Units have seen a -1.94% decrease. As at 31 May 2026:
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