Mid-century Belmont time capsule listed in original 1960s condition

5 Tiverton St, Belmont, is on the market for $950,000-$1.045m.

The vendor of this original Belmont home had a literal light bulb moment when she first stumbled upon the mid-century gem.

“The incredible light fittings are probably the thing that made me buy it – they are amazing.” she said.

“Then there’s the crazy paving walls and all the timber. I just really like that period and I love mid-century houses.”

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The original light fittings were a big selling point for the vendor.

Timber is the hero of the 1960s show.

The 1960s time capsule at 5 Tiverton St, Belmont, has all the signature features of the era, from hardwood timber panelled feature walls, exposed rafters and a wall of north-facing glass.

With a coveted architectural style that saw it featured on the cover of Spaces magazine, the four-bedroom house is offered to market for just the second time since 1982.

Hayeswinckle, Highton agent Michelle Winckle has set a $950,000 to $1.045m price guide for the 626sq m property.

The vendor said the house had fantastic bones for a sympathetic renovation, with buyers only needing to look next door to a recently revamped Neil Everist classic for inspiration.

There’s also plenty of features to work with inside the existing home, from the bathroom’s original terrazzo flooring to the stone feature wall in the front living room.

The kitchen has had some minor updates but retains its overhead cabinets.

Two of the bedrooms have built-in wardrobes.

The vendor didn’t want to change the bathroom as she loves its mid-century style.

“Someone who has got an eye for this era could create a really stunning home,” the vendor said.

“I would very much love the new owner to relish it, not knock it down, but to treasure it because I think it’s a very cool house but it does need some TLC.”

Minor kitchen updates, fresh paint and the installation of blinds are among improvements she’s made to the solid brick home over the past 16 years.

As well a cosy open-plan kitchen and meals area, it has two living rooms and a covered crazy paved terrace.

A small door used for milk deliveries is another quirky feature that still remain today.

The vendor said there was space to extend out into the back yard, currently planted out with fruit trees and flowers.

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