A pristine stretch of beach with barely a footprint on it and a real sense of peace; you will imagine yourself in some remote paradise when you move into this sensitively renovated grand character home of 11 main rooms right on the beach. Freshly restored to its former glory, the magnificent old return veranda villa circa 1910 comes with a detached, self-contained three-bedroom cottage, offering wonderfully flexible living and entertaining options for a range of buyers, from large families to those wishing to run a home-based business. Whatever your agenda, one of the great pleasures of this sublime property is when you drive into the auto double carport from Seaview Road and glimpse the ocean around the side of the house. Sit out on the front veranda to appreciate fully the captivating sea views, which can be enjoyed equally from inside the home?s two majestic reception rooms. Stepping into the wide, tessellated entrance hall with its jeweled leadlight and high ornate ceiling, you are immediately aware that this is a home of distinction. It is all the more delightful, though not surprising, to discover a wealth of handsomely proportioned rooms with fine marble fireplaces and polished timber floors. Three double bedrooms in the main house all offer built-in storage with the largest of these being the master; a gloriously spacious room with a pretty marble fireplace and twin door access to the northern veranda. Beyond a doorway at the end of the hall, the mood changes from vintage character to sleek contemporary with the introduction of beautiful Italian porcelain floor tiles. These extend from the back hall, which has gated access to a dry wine cellar, through to the super stylish new family bathroom and fabulous new kitchen. Featuring loads of off-white, two-pack storage, stainless steel appliances including a dual fuel range and an island bench incorporating a breakfast bar; French doors allow easy access to the rear veranda where you can set up for carefree summer entertaining. Lying at right angles to the main residence, the cottage, which was probably the old servants? quarters, is just as character-laden. Vibrant leadlight and a high, ornate mansard ceiling impart plenty of vintage character to the kitchenette, living area, and three bedrooms, serviced by a superb modern bathroom and separate toilet. Interior and exterior colour schemes were selected by Peter Dennis Design & Detail to mirror the soft silver greys and taupes of the native dune vegetation. These same plants have also been used to great effect in the naturalistic, low maintenance gardens. Ducted gas heating and evaporative cooling, instantaneous hot water, three-phase power and a security alarm is also provided for your comfort, convenience and peace of mind. With fast and easy access to the CBD and close to Adelaide International Airport and excellent local schools, it will nevertheless be easy to forget the proximity of the wider world as you stroll along the beach to your favourite ocean front caf. PRICE GUIDE: REFER TO AGENT
5 Bedroom(s),2 Bathroom(s),3 Toilet(s),766 Sqm