1176 Burke Road
Balwyn North

“Riverside” is an impressive, superbly presented Art Deco family residence constructed by a local master builder of the time, J.C. Spargo. Gracing a prominent corner allotment framed by established gardens, the home has been held by the same family for 30 years in the leafy and prized Riverside Estate, one of the finest residential areas in the Eastern suburbs. The home has historical significance being highly regarded by the Art Deco & Modernism Society Of Australia for its authentic period attributes mentioned in several publications and media coverage on the ABC (details listed below*).

Presenting in excellent condition following recent refurbishing and past sympathetic renovations which have faithfully preserved the coveted Art Deco attributes, including exterior styling, decorative cornices and original light fittings. The interior features the generous proportions typical of its era giving a light-filled spacious and inviting ambience throughout. A polished timber entrance hall dividing two living rooms or one plus a dining room. A stylish, well-equipped kitchen includes stone benchtops, Bosch, Asko and St George appliances and a dining area with an adjacent laundry/powder room, opening to a north-facing garden and outdoor entertaining areas. Upstairs has a front balcony with tree-top views, a period style family bathroom, four bedrooms, three with built-in robes and the main bedroom has an ensuite. Other features include ducted heating and evaporative cooling, R/C air conditioner (main bedroom), OFPs, a remote garage with secure internal entry, accessed from Riverside Avenue plus off-street parking if desired.

This wonderful family home is further enhanced by this outstanding location moments from North Balwyn Village shops and cafes, primary schools or Bellevue Kindergarten. With easy access to the Eastern Freeway plus transport options to an array of Melbourne’s finest schools, including Kew High School zoning, nearby parklands and Yarra trails - all of which adds to the family lifestyle and recreation amenities on offer with this home.

*Publications and media lists:

Period Home Renovator 2005

Art Deco Society Journal 2005

Melbourne Art Deco Feature by Robin Grow

North Balwyn Walk 2014*

Eastern Bus Tour Melbourne – 9th World Congress on Art Deco 2007*

Authors Robin Grow and Steven Barlow

ABC “Collectors” and “Stateline” programmes 2007