2 Glen Eira Rd, Ripponlea is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1880. The property has a land size of 480m2 and floor size of 186m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2021.
Immersed in the privacy of its exclusive surroundings, this masterfully renovated residence (c1890) framed by Eckersley design inspired gardens offers the finest modern amenities within a framework of Victorian grandeur. Illuminated in natural light and enveloped in calming leafy aspects at every turn, the architecturally curated interiors and exteriors have been executed to perfection with the attention to detail and quality of the finishes embracing timeless contemporary aesthetics and functionality for family life in an intelligently zoned floorplan. A showcase of unmatched grandeur introduced by a breathtaking arched entry, the home is a feast for the senses with 3.9-metre ceilings crowning the five front principal rooms, which include a glorious bay-windowed living room, three bedrooms, and a versatile fourth bedroom/parent's retreat/home office or formal dining room beneath gold-painted ornate decor. Providing the peace and quiet of acoustic separation between front and rear, a tall door opens to reveal the informal zone where 3.3-metre ceilings rise above the enormous family and dining room overseen by a gourmet kitchen designed for entertaining with Miele appliances, central island bench/breakfast bar, Zip Hydro instant hot water tap, stone benchtops and push-and-touch cabinetry. Double-glazed commercial-grade triple-slider doors create a seamless transition to a side and rear courtyard, backdropped by the soothing effect of a trickling water feature and Patrick Blanc-inspired vertical gardens. The first of the two bathrooms is offset by a warehouse ambience with its inventive combination of original tiles and antique cabinet with a pedestal bath, separate shower, and black trimmings. The comprehensive list of features includes reverse-cycle ducted heating and air conditioning, cleverly camouflaged Endless Pool Swim Spa five open fireplaces 4 in marble surrounds, tessellated tiled front verandah and chimneys, mosaic-tiled faade frieze, Royal Oak timber floors, off-street parking for 3 cars, and rear laneway access through both a pedestrian gate and roller door. One of only three grand manors to grace the streets of Ripponlea the others being Ripponlea Estate and Quatta Quatta, this remarkable home is prestigiously located to enjoy close proximity to all the culinary and retail delights in Ripponlea Village, Ripponlea Station, buses, trams, Elsternwick Village, St Kilda Botanical Gardens, elite schools, beaches and so much more.
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The size of Ripponlea is approximately 0.3 square kilometres. It has 2 parks covering nearly 3.5% of total area. The population of Ripponlea in 2011 was 1,477 people. By 2016 the population was 1,572 showing a population growth of 6.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Ripponlea is 20-29 years. Households in Ripponlea are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Ripponlea work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 43.4% of the homes in Ripponlea were owner-occupied compared with 43.6% in 2016.
Ripponlea has 919 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Ripponlea have seen a 14.60% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 4.64% increase. As at 31 October 2024:
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