1890 Sandstone fronted, bluestone villa with exceptional contemporary extension, rear access and elegant pool. The complete package! Where you don’t have to plan your future, it’s here and ready for your life on the Avenues. No planning, demolition, applications, rejections, no “How will it look?” Or “Will it fit” or “can we fit it on the block without compromising a heritage home”. This is the answer to your search surrounded by the ambience of similar era homes, in this much sought after area, renowned for being one of Adelaide’s most desirable suburbs. As significant as it was over 130 years ago, this home has evolved with the times and the vendors invested in quality, selecting Szabo Constructions in 2008 to work with them to create a super home, practical and low maintenance. With soaring ceiling heights throughout the original villa and balanced proportions, the four bedrooms are large and uncluttered. Light flows through and aged baltic floors suit any given decor. The main bedroom with an extensive wall of robes and views onto the rose garden has all the elements of a Nick Zsabo, award winning bathroom. It is a pleasure to view and imaginably a joy to use. Underfloor heating, double vanity – huge shower and gentle and elegant tiling and lighting. The elements of Character have been respectfully retained with ceiling roses, ornamental hearths and mantels, rich leadlights and pressed metal ceilings. From the back of the original home, the extension in 2010 was planned with taste and flair by the current owners, no corners were cut and it is a wonderful example of what works well.
It’s a major impact to the senses, just stepping into the open plan, minimal & sophisticated living and entertainment zone. Soaring to in excess of 3 metres, flooded with light and features, you’ll feast on a seemingly endless space, as stunning large format tiles and a wall of extended height, commercial stacker doors conjure a feeling of infinity as this imposing room flows seamlessly to an outdoor Alfresco retreat, the full width of the house. Think resort, privilege, understated opulence with every possible feature you desire. A killer outdoor kitchen with heritage pressed metal splashback and invite the outside in. Never miss any of the action as it’s for family, friends and will become the “GO TO” home for every celebration or turn any event into a feature event. A stunning pool with sleek sculptured water spout, slatted timber feature wall and oriental pebble banding looks so inviting. Views are across a manicured lawn and mature perimeter plantings to the communal fire pit nook. An added bonus of rear access to the property along Second Lane gives you auto access to side by side garaging with the impact of classy epoxy seamless flooring to ensure nothing but the best for your treasured vehicles. It’s a final surprise in a home that is designed with surprises in mind.
A stunning dry cellar with storage for many hundreds of your favourites is a welcome haven away from the poolside revelry, sit back and plan the next project, meet friends or business associates. The flexibility of the property provides work from home capacity as needed with a front room an ideal office option. The kitchen features a Velux light well above the central island while a large breakfast bar allows for your creativity to run wild, such a well designed space or just order In. Options are endless as it’s a wonderful, fully Miele kitchen with a much loved integrated coffee machine – the routine’s been set, just follow the instructions. St Peters is renowned for the aroma of coffee wafting from many cottages and alleyways, continuing traditions of the early migrant workers preparing for the day. The oven is 700 wide and a 750 Gas cooktop with 5 burners. Cool Corian benches with mocha, glass splashback are calming tones and it’s a clever use of tonal colour to suit all tastes and styles. Stepped back from the kitchen are the main bathroom – a real treat, again light spills down through a light well and the laundry/Butlers pantry is large, functional and well ordered, easy to keep looking state of the art with good storage and hanging space.
With fully ducted reverse cycle air conditioning throughout the home along with ceiling fans in the alfresco area with a wonderful contemporary gas furnace, it’s finger tip climate control all year. Inbuilt speakers both inside and out can be linked to your systems/computer to give an integrated surround sound. 5 megawatts of solar with a high feed in tariff is an added bonus.
This is, as history shows, a home for the ages, great for a family or professional couple. It’s a chance to change your life, you’ve visualized what you want and where you want to be and this is the realization of your best plans and dreams. Well over a century in the making now, create your history as the lifestyle here is perfect. The home offers vision and it’s been created with love and flair. Minutes to transport to the CBD and in the enviable position of the elite Avenues, close to Magill Road and Norwood Parade, Walkerville and all lifestyle shops and every service you’ll need. Zoned to Adelaide & Botanic High School and East Adelaide Primary, in walking distance to prestigious St Peters College and St Andrews, with so many educational options you’re spoilt by choice. Enjoy the walks and access to the River Torrens, wander at leisure along the stunning Avenues and meet and greet like minded neighbours and their four legged friends. There are parks and playgrounds and with Adelaide Hills and metro beaches within a 30 minutes drive you won’t find anything beyond your reach. Want it all and want it now? This is a sensational Solution.
CT: 5139/440
Council: Norwood Payneham St Peters
Council Rates: $3,056.39 per annum (approx)
Water Rates: $322.81 per quarter (approx)
Year Built: 1890
Land size: 696sqm (approx)
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