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Sold on 31 May 2024 for $928,000

34 Charles Street
Forestville SA 5035

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: -
Floor area: 104m2
Land area: 283m2
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Harris Real Estate Kent Town
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Property Details for 34 Charles St, Forestville

34 Charles St, Forestville is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House and was built in 1880. The property has a land size of 283m2 and floor size of 104m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2024. There are other 2 bedroom House sold in Forestville in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1880
Floor Size
104m2
Land Size
283m2
Local Government
Unley
Lot/Plan
A266/F9319

Last Listing description (June 2024)

Auction 10.30am Saturday 9th March

Looking for a home that brings the ultimate in balance? Chic yet grounded, this freestanding 1880 single fronted bluestone cottage on a low maintenance 301m2 allotment effortlessly fuses original integrity with a contemporary lifestyle in city fringe Forestville.

Offering two bedrooms, two living spaces and 1.5 bathrooms, enjoy classic features including large bedrooms, high ceilings, timber floors, grand fireplaces, and that charming cottage facade.

Behind a timeless white picket fence, porch and stone facade, enter the central hallway onto polished timber floors and take in a luxurious long hallway. To your left, two large bedrooms provide very comfortable sleeping quarters, with an A/C and character fireplace for the first, extensive built-in robes for the second, and plantation shutters to both.

Down the hall, the first lounge has that WOW-factor with a grand fireplace, French doors and picture windows.

Head through to the kitchen/dining, a fluid living space that's equal parts homely and surprisingly spacious. A refreshed kitchen includes a subway tiled splashback, quality stainless steel appliances including a gas cooktop and electric oven, and plenty of storage.

A second lounge takes shape between a character ceiling rose, more French doors and more plantation shutters, with wonderful flow to the west-facing deck, your scene for slow weekends and summer nights.

Protected under a pergola and enclosed, enjoy utter privacy to dine and recline, with an adjacent office adding to your floorplan practicality.

Below, a glorious garden is wrapped in good neighbour hedging, with a well-sized lawn and enough garden beds to keep your pets and any green thumbs happy.

Polished yet so warm and welcoming, this fabulous home is ready to provide its new inhabitants with a wonderful lifestyle in Forestville.

Embrace a plethora of cafe options within walking distance, from Dear Daisy and Our Boy Roy to Sublime Cafe, and Goodwood Road hotspots including Trouble and Strife, The Goody, Good Gilbert and the Capri Theatre.

Stay active with nearby facilities including Unley Swimming Centre, local tennis courts and numerous ovals and Forestville Reserve, and settle in to enjoy a fulfilling existence on Charles Street.

More features to love:
- Reverse cycle split system A/C to bedroom one and open plan living plus ceiling fan to bedroom two
- Large light and bright bathroom with contemporary vanity and skylight
- Powered shed
- Easy street parking with event parking provisions
- Home office with built-in desk and storage
- Dedicated laundry with linen press and second toilet
- Zoned to Adelaide High and Adelaide Botanic High, close to quality private schools including Walford Girls, Pulteney Grammar and Concordia College, walking distance to Goodwood Primary and within the catchment area for Goodwood Preschool
- Moments to Goodwood Railway Station and Goodwood Road citybound buses
- Just 1.7km to the Adelaide CBD

Specifications:
CT / 5141/553
Council / City of Unley
Zoning / EN
Built / 1880
Land / 301m2
Frontage / 6.93m
Council Rates / $1,760pa
Emergency Services Levy / $193.05pa
SA Water / $262.98pq
Estimated rental assessment / $525 - $575 per week / written rental assessment can be provided upon request)
Nearby Schools / Goodwood P.S, Richmond P.S, Sturt Street Community School, Adelaide H.S, Adelaide Botanic H.S, Mitcham Girls H.S, Springbank Secondary College

Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition). Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal and financial advice. Should this property be scheduled for auction, the Vendor's Statement may be inspected at any Harris Real Estate office for 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts. RLA | 226409

Property History for 34 Charles St, Forestville, SA 5035

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$928,000
31 May 2024
  • 31 May 2024
    Sold for $928,000
  • 21 Feb 2024
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
  • 08 Aug 2005
    Sold for $330,500
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About Forestville 5035

The size of Forestville is approximately 0.6 square kilometres. It has 1 park covering nearly 5.1% of total area. The population of Forestville in 2011 was 1,350 people. By 2016 the population was 1,410 showing a population growth of 4.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Forestville is 30-39 years. Households in Forestville are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Forestville work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 62.6% of the homes in Forestville were owner-occupied compared with 63.6% in 2016.

Forestville has 720 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Forestville have seen a 79.60% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 71.98% increase. As at 30 November 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Forestville is $1,524,687 while the median value for Units is $688,030.
  • Houses have a median rent of $605 while Units have a median rent of $450.
There are currently 1 property listed for sale, and no properties listed for rent in Forestville on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 25 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Forestville.

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