2 Slade Street, Somerton Park SA 5044

A comfortable and substantial 1950 Mt Gambier stone home in mainly original condition is ripe for the picking. If you have been waiting for a sprawling, solid family home to renovate or an impressive allotment to build the dream, the search is finally over! Across the wide frontage of 20.42m, there is the feeling of a village green with the home sited to view activities on the adjoining Sacred Heart Oval - or just gaze through the large picture windows as the Morton Bay figs and gums frame the oval.

The floorplan works well to provide 4 big bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus a family room/study. The massive living and dining rooms adjacent to the kitchen overlook the lush rear garden and pergola covered outdoor entertaining area.

This home is the last remaining of three houses in Slade Street which were built as part of the South Australia Home Builder's Club founded in 1945 by Bill Ellenby. This Club was comprised of a group of tradesmen who banded together to build homes for each other when times were tough and materials rare at the end of the war; bricks being effectively rationed and the extent of brick construction limited. With an eye to the ready availability of Mt Gambier stone, the original owners chose this material as one which would allow them to construct a more extensive home than would otherwise have been possible.

The current owner, who has resided in the home since 1989, has respected the heritage of the home but introduced changes which correspond to current social interests. Both the interior and exterior walls are made of stone which provides a natural means of maintaining an even temperature throughout both winter and summer. Ceiling insulation was added and window tinting to the west facing windows to complement the shady impact of the wide eaves. Roller shutters were installed on the western facing windows.

Other improvements include solar panels which feed to the grid (and will attract a whopping 50 cents per KW for the new owner) as well as solar hot water. There is also a large rainwater storage of 17,500 litres which is plumbed to the home to provide rainwater for drinking and washing as well as watering for the extensive garden. A separate 3,500 litre tank provides an unplumbed water source for vegetable and herb gardens or topping up the above ground swim spa.

The rear garden provides an expansive private park setting with established trees, plants and cement edgings. The meandering design allows you to always find a shady or sunny spot to relax and just enjoy the vista. Handy people will appreciate the workshop and garden storage facilities tucked in the rear corner of the garden.

A well positioned home within the highly desirable school zones of Brighton High and Paringa Park Primary, moments from the beach, and public transport. Shopping facilities are also within easy reach.


The vendor's statement may be inspected at Level 1, 134 Fullarton Road Rose Park for 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts.

Specifications:
CT / 5682/107
Council / City of Holdfast Bay
Zone / R
Built / 1950
Land / 1120m2
Internal / 210m2
Frontage / 20.42m
Council Rates / $2533.60pa
SA Water / $359.33pq
ES Levy / $522.10pa