1 Bowillia Avenue, Hawthorn SA 5062

***Expressions of Interest Close 26/11/2012 @ 2pm***

Situated on approximately 2100 square metres of superbly established grounds is a renovation opportunity that is indeed rare.

Built circa 1902 of solid sandstone blocks with a bluestone footing, this truly baronesque, heritage-listed residence radiates Victoriana with its grand proportions and has been privy to international opera stars, lavish garden parties and a very genteel history - including being used as a respite home for returned soldiers.

Set to the rear of the land, with a circular driveway, the home appears imposing with a villa style gable, wide, tessellated tiled verandah (with turned woodwork) and a circular turret of uniquely large size.

Inside, a grand entrance hallway leads to the main bedroom with open fireplace (probably originally the formal dining hall) to the left and a huge formal lounge to the right, with soaring ceilings over 12' in height and a Scottish-made Esse cast iron combustion heater. This leads through to the turret room that features a domed, pressed-tin ceiling that has all the intricacies detailed with gilt paint. This area would be a perfect artist studio or music room - with plenty of space for even a concert grand piano (or string quartet).

Behind the main bedroom is a smaller room that could be a second bedroom - with potential to convert into a walk-in robe and ensuite. Through the glass panelled double swing doors in the hallway is another double bedroom on the left. To the right is a den/cosy living room (with trap door access to a dry cellar with sash window for light/ventilation) with a door opening into an L-shaped room with built-in mirrored wardrobe which could be used as a dressing room, study, office, nursery, or artists studio with its southern window aspect.

At the end of the hallway, on the left is the kitchen (in need of immediate renovation) leading through a wide archway to the breakfast room and bathroom.

Along the rear verandah (via under cover access from the main residence) is an outbuilding that has its own bathroom - useful as either a grandparent's bedsit or a guest room. At the opposite end of the verandah is a very spacious laundry once again in need of total renovation.

At the very rear of the grounds is a classic piece of Australiana in an original implement shed that would make an excellent outdoor entertaining area - with a little work.

So, for those looking for a blue-ribbon suburb, a unique piece of Adelaide history, memorable Victorian-style architecture and the opportunity to renovate and re-model to your own tastes and desires - or even extend, subject to Council consent - inspection is a must!