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979 Riversdale Road
Surrey Hills VIC 3127

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 3
Floor area: 284m2
Land area: 664m2
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Property Details for 979 Riversdale Rd, Surrey Hills

979 Riversdale Rd, Surrey Hills is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1950. The property has a land size of 664m2 and floor size of 284m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last transferred in January 2018.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1950
Floor Size
284m2
Land Size
664m2
Local Government
Whitehorse
Lot/Plan
1/LP15237

Last Listing description (July 2016)

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.

Property History for 979 Riversdale Rd, Surrey Hills, VIC 3127

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Transferred
20 Jan 2018
  • 20 Jan 2018
    Transferred
  • 14 Jul 2015
    Sold for $1,400,000
  • 29 Jun 2015
    Listed for Sale SALE NOW CLOSING TUESDAY 14 JULY
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About Surrey Hills 3127

The size of Surrey Hills is approximately 4.4 square kilometres. There are 13 parks, covering nearly 3.4% of the total area. The population of Surrey Hills in 2016 was 13605 people. By 2021 the population was 13655 showing a population growth of 0.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Surrey Hills is 50-59 years. Households in Surrey Hills are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Surrey Hills work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 76.50% of the homes in Surrey Hills were owner-occupied compared with 76.30% in 2016.

Surrey Hills has 7,006 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Surrey Hills have seen a -8.45% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a 2.02% increase. As at 30 June 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Surrey Hills is $2,102,003 while the median value for Units is $917,675.
  • Houses have a median rent of $900 while Units have a median rent of $625.
There are currently 13 properties listed for sale, and 5 properties listed for rent in Surrey hills on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 297 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Surrey hills.

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