Last Listing description (July 2020)
This stately Freestone triple fronted Bungalow executive residence, beautifully sited in the most serene of landscaped gardens, stands out as one of the most beautiful looking properties we have had the privilege of offering to quality home seekers.
Planning and execution of years of renovation and extension of this character home have seen lavish amounts of money and discerning taste bestowed upon it, producing an embracing ambience of warmth, balanced space and refined elegance.
A versatile family home, capable of accommodating the needs of the active executive family or those retiring from a larger family estate desiring a home with warmth, character and amenity in this blue chip, near city location but without the burdens of extensive, high maintenance grounds.
Welcomed by the wide jarrah floored entrance hall you move towards a promise of beautiful things to follow from the character sandstone faade of the home with its wide, welcoming veranda and substantial Stone front fence.
The gracious formal lounge is massive, historically used as a full-sized billiard room features a character three-speed gas fireplace, plush window seating, English lead lighting, picture rails and soothing views to the front yard and tree lined street through a huge bay window.
Entertaining in style or private relaxation are equally enhanced by a tranquil, east-facing modern extension that flows out to an enormous heat Reducing Polycarbonate Roofed deck.
The family room features plenty of natural light, ducted heating and cooling and has its own wall heater to provide a cosy focal point for your family on cold winter nights.
Do you love to entertain? The large dining room flows effortlessly from the formal lounge through the sitting room and features original elaborate ceilings, leafy garden views and is particularly well located just off the kitchen through the butlers pantry.
Avid chefs will appreciate the eat-in gourmet kitchen because it enjoys not only the comforts of a butlers pantry but also a second pantry for all your cooking requirements. Engineered stone benchtops provide a durable work surface, while glass splashbacks add a vibrant backdrop to Quality cooking appliances which will make light work of food production for family and friends.
Flexible sleeping accommodation provides up to three bedrooms with the front sitting room being an additional space for your study. The spacious master bedroom suite features a bay window with garden views, plenty of wardrobe space and features a walk through renovated ensuite with shower alcove and spa bath.
What makes this home special:
Tastefully repainted inside and out with new roofing.
A cellar for the wine connoisseur
Preserved character period features
Bespoke gourmet kitchen with top of the range appliances, including a five-burner gas stovetop, 2 AEG Ovens (including a microwave combi oven), Whispair exhaust fan and Miele dishwasher
Heat Reducing Polycarbonate Roofing to the covered deck
All living rooms of generous proportions
Copious storage options including the hallway
Extensive shining jarrah flooring
Plantation shutters and quality window dressings throughout
Renovated bathrooms
Massive laundry with quality linen and utility storage plus third WC
The study has a decorative fireplace
High capacity 7 zone reverse cycle air conditioning
Centrally wired speakers to all main rooms
Electric remote controlled driveway gates
Security system
Dripper system for all garden beds
Garaging for one car, undercover carport parking for two cars and enough off-street parking for up to five vehicles.
This home enjoys close proximity to a selection of quality private and public schools ( including, Walford, Concordia, Mercedes College, Urrbrae Agricultural, Scotch College, Unley High, Mitcham Girls, Seymour College, Mitcham, Unley and Highgate Primary Schools), King William Road shopping precinct, Mitcham and Unley Shopping Centres, Highgate Village, and Burnside Village. Easy access to buses and trains