23 Opey Avenue, Hyde Park SA 5061

This beautiful sandstone-fronted villa set amongst homes of similar ilk in a peaceful leafy tree-lined avenue, perfectly preserves elegant original features while offering beautiful spaces for contemporary living in this premier location within a short walk of vibrant shopping, cafes and restaurants.

Set privately behind a secure front fence on a substantial block with a rose-filled garden the home is eye-catching with shady bull-nose verandah, beautiful leadlight door surrounds, double windows and gracious villa front facing the street as pretty as a picture. Entering the home the attractive façade transforms to spacious and practical with renovations and extension designed to maximise light and space. High ceilings, polished floorboards and a sparkling white palette promise the perfect setting for a beautiful lifestyle. A stunning wide hallway is the perfect welcome to the home extending to the rear living spaces. The front bedrooms take advantage of the north-facing windows looking to the street. All original rooms are large with understated character elements including fireplaces, high architraves and ceiling coves. These features and dimensions are replicated sympathetically in the informal living. The formal living room makes for a fabulous large lounge or dining room with beautiful features and could easily be configured as a large main bedroom if desired. A lovely bright study overlooks the courtyard and is a peaceful room to work or retreat. The cellar off the hallway is easily accessed via doorway and stairs with the potential to create an excellent wine cellar. The main bedroom has been created centrally with an outlook and features a separate private ensuite and dressing room.

Wet areas have been designed thoughtfully. The large family bathroom offers a separate vanity for multiple use. The powder room is adjacent the laundry which access to the services area. The finishes are immaculate with white cabinetry and granite bench tops.
To the rear of the home the beautiful kitchen overlooks an open plan family room and dining area, light and bright with picture windows taking advantage of the north and south aspect. Entertaining is a breeze with doors opening to the to the rear garden. There is stunning space to make changes to suit individual needs, possibly outdoor entertaining, water feature or even a perfectly positioned, pool.

With the large extension completed some years ago this home is perfect to simply move in, as well as there being potential to make more of this fabulous property with the hard work already completed.

A great-sized villa situated between everything on offer on King William and Unley Roads and minutes from the city this is a fabulous opportunity. Within a short walk to Unley Primary as well as Walford and Concordia and services of the Unley Centre this home is superbly located.

Other features:
- Built circa 1910
- 295m2 house on 850m2 land
- Classic & elegant features: tessellated tile verandah, wide hallway, high corniced ceilings, ceiling roses, polished floorboards, fireplaces
- Main bedroom with ensuite & dressing room
- Cellar
- Spacious laundry with access to services area
- Powder room
- Quality kitchen with jarrah bench tops, Smeg 90 cm oven, 5 burner gas cook top, range hood. Miele dishwasher
- Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning
- Gas log heater to family room
- Instant gas hot water
- Garage with internal access to house
- Remote control auto front gates, intercom to pedestrian gate
- Security system