5500 Riverside Drive, the transformation of an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan…

The genesis of this project began back in August of 2014 when Jeremy Connell of Pareto LLC and I first toured the property. Initially, we felt that the home was worn and dated … most of the finishes were original including the 1954 kitchen, accordion style vinyl doors, dark wood paneling and pastel tile baths. Despite the flaws, the bones were great and it was situated on a premier corner lot in Westover Hills, one of Richmond’s most charming neighborhoods … and did I mention, it’s located on RIVERSIDE DRIVE!

Our minds were instantly churning – how could we alter the floorplan to accomodate today’s lifestyle? Could we better take advantage of potential city and river views? What needed to be done to connect the interior and exterior spaces? Which architectural style was best suited for the existing footprint and location?

The one constant was that this property presented a rare opportunity, one that we were not going to pass up. After securing the home, our research and analysis kept telling us that this needed to be a modern-styled home. So we turned to John White and Heather Grutzius of 510 Architects. Who with their considerable expertise in the modern aesthetic, helped us shape a vision for the property.

Once we had a solid concept in hand, we were able to present our idea to clients who were in the market for something unique and a property that they could have a hand in creating. They were instantly intrigued and we all went to work on creating the perfect home for their family’s needs.

Fast forward several months and we are now through the process of budgeting, obtaining necessary permits and are now on to the exciting part: Demolition and Construction.

Follow along as Jeremy Connell from Pareto LLC orchestrates this incredible transformation!

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Developer: Pareto LLC

Architect: 510 Architects

Brokerage: Patrick Sullivan with re|RVA Team

Have you ever thought about finding a fixer-upper and turning it into your dream home?

Do you know of distressed or worn-out properties in your neighborhood that could use a restoration or renovation?

Give us a call at 804-397-5078 to discuss how this can become a reality!