Renovate or detonate: Vintage retro Mount Waverley home up for sale

This three-bedroom, one-bathroom Mount Waverley home is ready to change hands for the first time.

The retro charm of a mid-century home is there for all to see at this Mount Waverley home that’s just hit the market.

The home features an original kitchen complete with a breakfast bar, complimented by ducted heating and wall airconditioning – with a large rear yard and a double-car garage.

Buxton Mount Waverley’s Peter Serafino said the flexibility of the listing is attracting a variety of buyers.

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“We’re receiving interest from investors eager to develop and individuals drawn to its mid-century style, which is becoming increasingly rare in Mount Waverley,” Mr Serafino said.

The house carries significant sentimental value for 96-year-old Zigfrids Steinbergs.

His son, Hugo Steinbergs, told The Herald Sun his parents, who were Lithuanian immigrants, purchased the home in 1961 to pursue the Great Australian Dream.

Buyers can feel like they’re stepping back in time with this mid-century kitchen, complete with a breakfast bar.

The home has been preserved with love by the Steinbergs’.

“Mum and Dad were after a traditional Aussie set-up with a big backyard – they cherished the space for its garden and solid construction, typical of mid-century architecture,” Mr Steinbergs said.

“I learned so much in this home, from fixing cars in the garage to playing in the garden, it’s funny the mid-century features have remained popular overtime, and that’s exactly why when I purchased my own house we later bought another mid-century house.

“The craftsmanship, particularly with the hardwood timber, simply stands the test of time.”

The home contains a vintage style bathroom with the original wallpaper still in tact.

The home has been kept in pristine condition with authentic features and classic design elements throughout.

Despite modern housing trends, Mr Steinbergs believed in the quality and resilience of his family home, advocating for renovation over redevelopment.

“The cost of building brand-new homes is high, and new constructions often lacks the durability of older homes,” he said.

“This house, with its solid bones and hardwood timber, is better enhanced than replaced.”.

The large 822sq m backyard is ready for future renovations, extensions or townhouse development.

“It’s about striking a balance, between honouring the past and embracing the future.”

The home’s large 822sq m block, allows for future developments – buyers can consider modern renovations or extensions, or redevelop the site for multiple townhouses, subject to council approval.