178 First Avenue, Royston Park SA 5070

Glamorous and elegant return verandah villa circa 1915. This prized home has been held by the one family for a generation and is an outstanding opportunity to create your own history in this spectacular lifestyle property.

Royston Park continues to be one of Adelaide's most sought-after suburbs, only 4 kilometres from the CBD, this alluring section of the eastern suburbs holds a rich past, a formation of historic homes along quiet leafy avenues.

Enduring style and high quality finishes define the home's living spaces - from the rich oak floors to the timeless neutral-toned materials present throughout the home. Stunning period features including a stone facade, decorative high ceilings, open fireplaces and grand proportions, combined with zoned family living and entertaining spaces which cater marvellously for a busy family of all ages. Boasting a generous allotment the home features a light and bright interior with wide entrance hall flowing to the spacious bedrooms with built-in robes and formal sitting room with gas fireplace, through to a stylish new kitchen with statuario marble benchtop and splashback with state of the art Miele appliances as well as a study alcove. The main designer bathroom is a standout with a luxurious freestanding bath framed by a gorgeous leadlight window. The master suite has also been recently renovated and comprises a sumptuous en-suite with under-floor heating and expansive dressing room.

A multifaceted extension by Outset Design incorporates a third living area and second kitchen which opens through concertina doors to an extensive undercover outdoor entertaining area overlooking a solar heated pool - creating superb amenities for relaxing with family or friends.

This magnificent home is ideally located close to leading cafes and lavish shopping strips other postcodes can only dream about. Some of the citys most prestigious schools are easily accessible from Royston Park including St Peters College, East Adelaide Primary, Wilderness and Prince Alfred College.

What makes this residence special:
Gorgeous leadlight windows
Stunning chandeliers
Three living spaces
Three designer bathrooms
Two gas fireplaces
Reverse cycle air-conditioning throughout
White plantation shutters
Remote controlled blinds
Large laundry and drying courtyard
Solar heated, salt-water swimming pool
Undercover outdoor entertaining area
Dual driveways both with remote controlled gates