231 Esplanade

Henley Beach SA 5022

Exclusive Esplanade Living
Positioned on the extremely rare and exclusive Henley Beach Esplanade, this premium blue chip investment is on the market for the first time in 30 years and truly is a once in a life time opportunity. Bring the best of nature and cosmopolitan caf culture within your reach. Start the day swimming with the dolphins, or joining friendly locals walking the beach. Enjoy after work drinks on your own terrace with the most spectacular sunsets Australia can offer. Choose to eat from over a dozen quality local restaurants in Henley Square and on weekends entertain family and friends under the vines in your back garden. In summer there are lazy days of beach cricket, the famous Henley to Grange swim, and the annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony. Henley Beach offers safe swimming for children and clear water for kayakers and paddle boarders to spot dolphins and occasional seals, while anglers can catch the family a meal of crabs or garfish from Henley Jetty. Living here will transform your life! Be captivated by the aura of this 1890 character bluestone constructed and fronted villa. A delightful example of the Era, this magnificent large character home exudes many features with priceless million dollar beach water views from inside and out. Main house comprises 4 generous bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 separate living areas, both with inspiring views. Added bonus of a separate self-contained dwelling/office with 1 bedroom, 1 living, 1 bathroom, and independent street access. With over 740 sqm of prime land, a highly desirable frontage of 16 metres and dual street access, this property ticks all the boxes for a prestige beachfront character home with limitless potential. Highlight features you would expect of a home of this calibre: solid build with 1 ft thick blue stone, exquisite detailed ornate ceiling work and woodwork, baltic flooring, marble fireplaces, high ceilings, bay windows and a big dry cellar. The glorious design utilises the spectacular views and harnesses an eco-friendly lifestyle with solar Hot Water Service. Spacious main bedroom with stunning marble fireplace, endless amounts of storage space and gorgeous lead light bay window with seating cushion to enjoy the splendid front water views. 2nd huge bedroom also has marble fire place, water views and direct access to bathroom. The house is split in to 2 living areas; Huge lounge room faces rear yard with marble fire place, stunning ceiling work and an amazing bay window with traditional wooden shutters that looks into the Mediterranean inspired, established yard. Large front living area has uninterrupted beach views from multiple picture windows providing ringside seats for awesome lightning displays from summer storms, and in winter watch the kite surfers skimming across the waves. Functional kitchen with lots of bench space, gas cook top and an enormous meals dining area which will need to be updated in the future. The eastern wing of the home features 2 bedrooms, one with built-in robes, the second bathroom and a second study or storage area. It is linked by a long shady porch with glass doors opening to the back garden. Be spoilt with a selection of fantastic outdoor entertaining facilities; Large rear sheltered Mediterranean-style outdoor entertaining area with double french doors and fully established gardens and private elevated front yard entertaining area with un-interrupted views to the golden sands of Henley Beach. The perfect environment for social events, family occasions or purely just to enjoy the serenity. Separate self-contained dwelling/office at rear of property features jarrah floor boards, 14 foot ceilings, 1 bedroom, 1 living and 1 bathroom. With separate independent street frontage and access this dwelling will rent for $220 a week. A lifestyle most people would dream of awaits you... only metres to the beach and a short walk to the uber chic cafes and restaurants of the iconic Henley Square make this the ultimate in beachfront living. FEATURES 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, multiple living areas Separate self-contained dwelling/office with independent street frontage Baltic pine floor boards 14 foot ceilings 2 delightful bay windows Exquisite detailed ornate ceiling work and wood work Mediterranean style outdoor area with double french doors 4 marble fire places Big dry cellar 2 reverse cycle split systems Gas heating Secure rear double lock up garage from Seaview Road Dual street access (The Esplanade and Seaview Rd) 16 metre frontage, large allotment of 740 sqm Fantastic investment / development opportunity subject to council consent See video tour of the property for more information. Please call George for all enquires on 0403 918 793 Expression of Interest by 25th of Novemeber 2014