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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,773 sqft
Price per Sqft $411
MLS Listing ID IV-26198138
Style Custom Built,English,Victorian,See Remarks
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 5
Year Built 1892
Lot Size 1.430 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Property Description
The home's exterior is defined by an expansive, 136-year-old veranda that encircles the main level, transitioning from a secluded hillside sanctuary to a dramatic overlook. From here, the view of what was once known as "Hall's Addition to Riverside" unfolds below, offering a fresh perspective on the city's history. Inside, the residence is a masterclass in Victorian sophistication; soaring plaster and tin ceilings, stained glass windows and lighting, paneled doors with rosette moldings, and ornate period hardware meet vibrant new wallpaper perfectly honoring the home's heritage.
The main level is designed for grand-scale entertaining, featuring formal living and dining rooms anchored by a wood-burning fireplace. This floor also hosts a refined office with built-in shelving, a full bath, a spacious bedroom, and a charming writing nook tucked away for quiet reflection. The upper level, artfully restored from its original attic space, features a primary suite with a private balcony and dual walk-in closets, alongside two additional guest bedrooms adorned with whimsical wallpaper and treetop views.
The lower level seamlessly blends historic charm with modern utility, featuring a beautifully remodeled vintage-inspired kitchen with 8-burner Wolf™?range, a laundry room with GE™?front load washer/dryer, and a sun-drenched living space created from an enclosed second veranda and a fireproof "safe room"
The grounds remain a botanical masterpiece, featuring formal English gardens and a summer house draped in creeping wisteria—the ideal setting for alfresco gatherings. The estate is completed by a detached two-car garage with a second-story ADU featuring a kitchenette and full bath. Offered for only the third time in its history, and featuring hundreds of thousands in recent system upgrades and high-end finishes, Rockledge stands as a rare landmark ready for its next chapter.
Location
State CA
County Riverside
Area 252 - Riverside
Rooms
Basement Utility
Interior
Interior Features 2 Staircases, Balcony, Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Built-In Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Storage, Wet Bar, Wainscoting, Built-In Trash/Recycling, Butler's Pantry, Kitchen Island, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers, Walk-In Pantry
Heating Zoned, Central, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air, Electric, Zoned
Flooring Stone, Wood
Fireplaces Type Living Room, Masonry, Master Bedroom
Laundry Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside
Exterior
Exterior Feature Lighting, Rain Gutters
Parking Features Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Driveway
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool None
Community Features Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights, Suburban
Utilities Available Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected
View Y/N Yes
View City Lights, Hills, Landmark, Mountain(s)
Building
Lot Description Sprinklers, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Secluded, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinklers Timer, Yard, 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard
Sewer Public Sewer
Schools
Elementary Schools Alcott
Middle Schools Matthew Gage
High Schools Polytechnic
School District Stem Academy
Others
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John R Thompson
Broker/Owner License ID: 01200900
Broker/Owner License ID: 01200900