Exquisite pressed metal ceilings are among the panoply of perfectly conserved character features that make this extended three-bedroom single-fronter on 514m2 one of the most exciting old homes around. Find it in a picture-perfect Jacaranda-lined street, walking distance to your city workplace, the South Parklands, yummy cafes and the Sunday Farmer’s Market at the Adelaide Showgrounds.

The 1900 cottage also comes with impeccable provenance having been built by the current owner’s grandfather (by marriage), an Irish foot policeman named Michael Barry whose son, Frank ‘Dinky’ Barry, is proudly remembered as a 1915 Magarey Medalist. There were to be two other owners before our vendor’s husband chanced on his grandfather’s property for sale in 1993 and bought it as a city stopover for his country-based family.

Recent renovations have transformed the original home and modern additions into stylish, easy-breezy living spaces, together with no-fuss gardens – all perfect for the way we love to live today.

A sleek new kitchen with modern stainless steel appliances forms part of the open-plan living area. Relax and entertain here in air-conditioned comfort with practical floating timber underfoot, skylights to bring in extra sunshine and an end wall of glass delivering deep backyard views and secluded terrace dining under a large shade-cloth covered pergola.

Gorgeous new wet areas comprise a fresh contemporary bathroom, laundry and separate toilet leading off a vestibule that will also provide you with space for your wine collection etc.

Bedtime brings all the romance of yesteryear with soaring, intricately patterned ceilings, pretty fireplaces and polished Baltic Pine floors gracing three double bedrooms including one with ample mirror-fronted built-ins.

A truly special offering you won’t want to miss!

Split system r/c air conditioning
Remote-controlled ceiling fans
Garage & carport with rear laneway access

* General Features
* Property Type:House
* Bedrooms:3
* Bathrooms:1
* Outdoor Features
* Carport Spaces:1
* Garage Spaces:1