Originally built in 1866 and with little more than the historical facades remaining this chic terrace Torrens Title home has been reborn with the care and attention to detail by award winning IKON Projects in 2013.
Only a few steps to the mecca of cosmopolitan activity along vibrant OConnell Street, with popular restaurants, cafes, renovated in Hotels, boutiques, 7-day gourmet supermarkets & the Piccadilly Cinema. A lifestyle envied is now here for you to live & enjoy, in secure, easy-care surrounds.
An ideal opportunity for those seeking a private retreat, with a clever use of space, light & airy rooms, a desirable northerly aspect to the rear, sensational outdoor entertaining and secure garaging for 2 vehicles.
As you step in to the entrance hall and elegant lounge you feel immersed in a peaceful sanctuary of quality construction and clean contemporary style together with the charm of the decorative cast iron fireplace, Victorian cove cornices, original window mouldings and European Oak floors which continue throughout the lower living area.
The gourmet kitchen is fitted with white 2-pack cabinetry, Caesarstone benchtops, mirrored splashbacks, recessed double sink, 900 mm wide Smeg stainless steel gas cooktop, 900 mm wide electric under-bench oven, rangehood, integrated dishwasher, push/close pantry and pot draws.
The kitchen adjoins open plan dining and north-facing living with 2 in-built sound speakers and a cleverly recessed lounge area. There are Commercial Grade aluminium caf-style doors opening to a private, all-weather stained Kapur decked terrace with outdoor kitchen, sensational remote-controlled Vergola, ethanol fire to create a calming ambiance, low-voltage down-lights, courtyard lighting, in-built sound speakers, 2 wall-mounted slimline electric heaters and full width electric blind to create an extended all weather insect free entertaining area. The outdoor kitchen features Caesarstone benchtops, a stainless steel sink, weather-proof laminate cupboards and a plumbed stainless steel gas barbeque.
This beautiful space overlooks a soft synthetic lawn, landscaped garden beds (automatic dripper system on adjustable timer), feature wall-mounted mirror (to the rendered faade of the garage) extensive garden lighting and there is a frosted glass/Commercial Grade aluminium door providing direct entry into the wide, double vehicle length garage with an automatically-controlled panel lift door.
The laundry room offers good cupboard space, a stainless steel square recessed sink, mirrored splashback carrying through from the kitchen fit-out, 5 overhead storage cupboards, provision for a front-loader washing machine and dryer. There is access from the laundry room to an enclosed utilities area, with additional cupboard and bench space together with a clothes a line all secured by a striking black powder-coated aluminium lockable screen/gate.
The ground floor is completed by a guest powder room with sealed travertine and large polished white wall tiles, a dual-flush toilet & a custom-designed vanity and polished chrome tapware.
The glass panel and timber staircase elegantly lit with blue LED lighting lead you to the delights of the upper level which begins with an open study which could be enclosed as a small third bedroom at the top of the stairs, offering pleasant tree-top views over Gover Street.
The 2nd bedroom is double in size and also offers the same tree-top views as provided in the study, mirrored sliding robes & feature tear-drop style reading lights.
The central full bathroom is equivalent to those enjoyed in top 6-star Hotels. There is a deep, relaxing freestanding bath, frameless-glass panel to the shower, rainforest showerhead, wide custom-designed vanity (Caesarstone benchtop, square basin & polished chrome tapware), curved-chrome heated towel rails, dual-flush toilet & heated lighting.
There is an indulgent extra-large sized master suite, providing a delightful northerly aspect, enjoyed from the room as well as the wide, tiled-floor all-weather terrace, with delightful views an ideal spot to read your newspaper and enjoy a cup of coffee or soak in the sun. You are sure to appreciate the extensive white built-in robes, French doors to terrace, large picture windows and en-suite bathroom. The finishes of the en-suite bathroom match the style of the luxurious full bathroom, including a pvc-waterproof white plantation shutters, curved-chrome heated towel rails & heated lighting.
Below street level is a multi-purpose room to impress – an ideal wine-entertaining room, gym or additional bedroom accommodation if desired. Complete with a decorative fireplace and gorgeous rich timber flooring complementing the white walls.
Additional features include quality soft furnishings, plantation shutters, Daikin ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, security system, video intercom, slimline air-conditioning vents (featured on the street level), 2 security cameras able to be linked to your ipad/iphone/tv, designer-style light fittings & wired for smart t.v/Foxtel.
Just a pleasant walk to the sensational Adelaide Oval, North Adelaide Golf Course, parklands and with free public transport to the City this has got to be the ultimate lifestyle in the heart of North Adelaide!