25 Colston Street

Cheltenham SA 5014

Genuine sale this property must go!
Sold ! Classic return veranda Villa Circa 1914 renovated throughout.! An extremely well maintained property all throughout with the current owners investing many hours restoring all the original features. The home is part of Cheltenham's history , the township of Alberton East came into existence in 1911 when Franklin James Gray, Beaumont Arnold Moulden and Sir John Lancelot Stirling subdivided part of the section and created 82 new allotments , with streets including First Avenue ( now Seventh Avenue ) and Colston Street. Henry Slade constructed 25 Colston Street in 1914 he and his family occupied the property, followed by Arthur Slade in 1937 till 1941 until he then sold the property to James Russell. James Russell died in 1957 his widow Myrtle continued to live at 25 Colston Street through to 1968. Being located on a corner allotment and amid character homes of a similar era the home has strong street presence with sweeping traditional return bull nose veranda and wide porch that leads to the front door entrance hallway, front timber picket style fencing and lovely front garden setting all comes together enhancing the home. Inside with impressive hallway, front door with stained glass surround, all skirting boards are natural timber blending well with the polished timber floors that are throughout all the homes main rooms. Ceilings are 12foot high adding to the homes appeal, all main rooms lead off the hallway with two main bedrooms that measure an impressive 5 x 4 metres and both with floor to ceiling built in robes and open fire places with timber mantels and original tile surrounds. Each of these bedrooms overlook the entire front garden setting and will accommodate a king size bedroom suite easily, again windows frames, skirts and polished timber floors glow with rich natural timber enhancing the rooms appeal. Bedroom three is 4 x 4 metres, bedroom 3 has it's own external access door with stain glass window and accompanied with a wood stove & oven. The main bathroom has been renovated with a separate shower alcove, modern vanity and combine toilet. Adjacent to the main bathroom is the separate laundry that features plenty of built in linen cupboards. The separate lounge room is grand with a big bay window that allows for ample natural sun light to filter through keeping the room well lit, an open fire place stands as a main feature in this room with a timber mantel and original tile surround all in pristine condition, this room measures an impressive 5.5 x 5.8 metres long accommodating the biggest of lounge room settings comfortably. Across the rear of the home is an open plan upgraded modern kitchen with timber finished cupboards and quality appliances installed including gas hot plates, separate wall oven plus a range-hood and dishwasher. Adjacent is a meals area and a casual living area that has both a wall mounted air-conditioning unit and a gas pot belly heater, North facing windows streaming warm sun light through. Other internal features the home has to offer include ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning throughout all main rooms keeping the entire home comfortable in all seasons, ceilings are insulated, rewired throughout, all timber work has been retained in it's natural timber tones, stain glass windows & doors, security alarm system and soft neutral decor throughout . Out back with full length rear patio all brick paved being semi enclosed so it's all well protected from the elements and is usable as an out-door alfresco entertaining /dining area and comes with a wood stove for outdoor cooking and pizza nights. Being located on a corner allotment garaging comes with side access directly into a double lock up semi enclosed carport with auto roller door that extends to the patio when required for additional undercover entertaining area. A lock up shed allows for additional storage space and has power, each side of the house is paved and allows for great access, additional usable yard space with a variety of fruit trees.