A wonderful offering on iconic Wootoona Terrace, this grand 1920s Gentleman's Residence is secluded from the street and offers beautiful elements. The home is in an attractive botanic setting with functional and easily managed garden areas for the 2020's family. Full of fascinating surprises, there are so many absolutely classic features. A flexible floor plan and open spaces make for a fabulous family home on a large block of approximately 1400sqm.
Ascending the bluestone stairs to the wide front verandah with original jarrah flooring, there is an immediate impression of the gracious dimensions of the home. A generous reception hall opens into large formal and an informal living spaces to either side. The finishes and features including polished jarrah floorboards, 3.3mt ceilings, panelling, fireplaces and elegant light fittings contribute to a sense of perfect integration of both original and new.
A wide central hallway running across the width of the home leads to the large main bedroom. This master suite boasts the amazing original ensuite, dressing room, parent study or retreat and private balcony. The ensuite has been updated sympathetically to retain its original opulence.
The new family bathroom offers marble tiles and classic fittings. There is opportunity to configure the home with five bedrooms if desired and the plan provides flexibility for study, office, games room or private spaces. A wide Jarrah staircase leads down to the fifth bedroom and cellar room. Configured currently as a bedroom to be envied, there is generous light through large windows, open fire place and could easily be a games, family or cinema room.
Similarly, to rooms throughout the home, the large open kitchen is filled with light and in particular enjoys a lovely aspect to the gardens and across lawns to the pool. French doors open to a stunning alfresco area overlooking the pool and perfectly protected for year-round entertaining and family time.
Adding to the extensive accommodation a cleverly designed loft-style studio built with the garage offers the potential for a student retreat or separate work studio. Light, bright and modern and presenting with a kitchen and bathroom there are endless opportunities for the extended family or work-from home situations.
Be spoilt for choice with a number of popular schools close by. Zoned for both Linden Park Primary and Glenunga International High, Seymour College is within a very short walk and many other schools are easily accessed. From this address there are fabulous shopping options including favourites such as Tony & Mark's, cafes and restaurants within walking distance and Burnside Shopping Village a short drive. Discover the Burnside walks and enjoy parks and local recreation. The city is minutes away with public transport easily accessible.
Seize this opportunity to secure a beautiful example of one of Adelaide's substantial bungalows in this iconic location. Be intrigued by the life that was once enjoyed here and embrace the opportunities with space to spare for multigenerational or growing families. Simply move in and make this fascinating home your own.
Features include:
- Approx 1400sqm allotment
- Traditional features: Jarrah and Australian Oak floorboards, feature ceilings, panelling, fireplaces (some with glazed brick), marble to bathrooms, leadlight
- Main bedroom: dressing room with built-ins, generous sized ensuite with Carrara marble shower screen, Art Deco floor and wall tiles and feature leadlight window. Parent study/retreat. Private balcony/verandah
- Family bathroom: marble tiles, separate WC
- Kitchen: marble bench tops, solid Tulip Oak cabinetry. Bosch dishwasher, Ilve stove- 5 burner gas cooktop & electric oven
- Jarrah, Australian Oak and Marri floorboards
- Storage under main bedroom
- Ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning, Jetmaster gas fire to formal living, retro ornamental gas heater to main bedroom, original fireplaces
- Pool: new glass compliant fence and solar blanket
- Studio: loft style. Kitchenette: Bosch multifunction under-bench stove, Bosch Ceran electric cooktop, pantry, Caesarstone bench top. Bathroom: shower, basin & WC
- 3 phase power
- 3 Rinnai instant gas hot water services
- 2500Lt rainwater tanks
- Garage & carport both with remote-control panel lift doors, Secure access
- Zoned for Glenunga International High School & Linden Park Primary School
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