This truly stunning Villa situated on approximately 972sqm of prime land is a meticulously fine example of a character home, passionately loved by the present owners for over 20 years.
The wonderful entrance and gardens designed by multi-award-winning landscape designer David Baptiste are a perfect example of what lies ahead. The meticulous tessellated tiling, lead lighting and proud sandstone façade invite you into a grand entrance, with a rare domed ceiling a substantial arched hallway with polished Baltic timber flooring, and incredible plaster work. A fine example of heritage painting including a palette of 6 colours combining to showcase an amazing piece of history originally built by master plasterer Henry Sanders, back in circa 1895. This amazing work is carried through the ceiling of the adjacent living room or front bedroom which presents an open fireplace, high skirtings, sash windows, original character air vents and a perfectly stunning front garden outlook. Also at the front of the property is a bedroom, perfect in size that once again delivers the character features expected in a high calibre Villa whilst also delivering a fresh, bright and wonderful front garden outlook.
Seamlessly leading down this incredible hallway, a sitting room, sits adjacent to the kitchen, at the heart of the home presenting a beautiful space with lead light French doors and ambient combustion fireplace. The perfect escape. Across the hallway the master bedroom truly delivers. Spacious in size, with an open fireplace the master bedroom showcases a sizable walk in robe and an ensuite that pampers to perfection.
Centrally a wonderful, solid American Oak kitchen has been perfectly updated with stainless steel oven and cooktop, dishwasher and lead light window inviting in plenty of sunlight. A walk-in pantry is a perfect accompaniment with the added luxury of a reach-down cellar.
At the rear of the property a spacious and modern extension is positioned perfectly to admire the established and amazing rear garden and is encompassed by a wonderful sitting space and dining area.
A centrepiece is the wonderful iron staircase leading to an upstairs teenager's retreat or multiple living zone. Spacious, bright and offering privacy from the rest of the home this is a wonderful addition. Picture windows overlook the back yard, with tree top views, crossflow ventilation and plenty of light.
An additional guest bedroom sits at the rear of the home with a spacious bathroom with enormous spa bath, vanity, separate shower and linen press all not failing to deliver.
A spacious alfresco area is nicely positioned overlooking the sparkling blue pool, whilst an established garden, mature trees and beautiful greenery add privacy and your own private oasis to be enjoyed year-round. At the rear of the property a flood-lit sports court is truly a magnificent addition for children to play on a low maintenance space or doubles as an entertaining or special event zone.
This is an amazing opportunity for a family to acquire a wonderful character home on a remarkable land holding. Located within a stone's throw to the city-fringe parklands, minutes to the CBD and only moments to a multitude of cosmopolitan eateries, shopping and entertainment. Located within the much sought-after school zones of Parkside Primary and Glenunga International.
Further features:
Flood-lit sports court
Powered work shed
Powered shed at rear
Gas heating
Mains gassed BBQ
Multiple permit parking
4 car off street parking
Evaporative cooling
NBN
Automated irrigation system to all gardens
Spacious laundry
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