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153 Kensington Road
Kensington SA 5068

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 158m2
Land area: 389m2
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Property Details for 153 Kensington Rd, Kensington

153 Kensington Rd, Kensington is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1880. The property has a land size of 389m2 and floor size of 158m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 2022.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1880
Floor Size
158m2
Land Size
389m2
Local Government
Norwood Payneham & St Peters
Lot/Plan
A44/F138824

Last Listing description (May 2022)

Well positioned in the heart of the blue-chip eastern suburbs and walking distance to exclusive schools as well as the vibrant Parade Norwood, this elegantly and stylishly updated double-frontage bluestone cottage is an absolute must see.

Effortlessly blending beautiful character features with modern contemporary design, enjoy striking features such as polished floorboards, lofty high ceilings, ambient LED lighting, arched hallways with elegant interior colour palette and pendant lights just to highlight a few.

Entering to a wide light-filled hallway that guides you past 2 sizeable front bedrooms, one with built-in robes and the other with feature fireplace, and into a central semi-formal living room with feature red-brick fireplace converted to house a brilliant combustion heater - there is unmistakable elevated charm.

Gorgeous dark slate tiles contrast the crisp brightness of the casual meals and kitchen area positively spilling with natural light, while the formal dining room offers delightful garden views. The designer kitchen features beautiful contemporary design with sleek timber cabinetry, white stone bench tops, induction cook top, separate steam oven and convection microwave.

Thoughtful interior renovation provides the spacious master bedroom with large walk-in robe and clever 2-way access to the main bathroom featuring striking floor tiling, elegant white cabinetry and separate shower and bathtub, perfect for long relaxing soaks.

An undercover deck overlooks the sunbathed north-facing backyard which sees a lovely lush lawn and established low maintenance greenery as well as a quaint undercover sitting area ideal for enjoying your morning coffee or a twilight vino in the warmer months. Meanwhile, convenient rear access from Wellington Street makes excellent use of the long secure garage with great storage space.

Wonderful proximity to a host of amenities and attractions such as walking distance to exclusive schools including Loreto College and Marryatville High, pristine local parks and sporting grounds, and the as mentioned vibrant Parade Norwood for boutique shopping, cafs, restaurants and bars - this is a stellar opportunity to secure an exquisite bluestone character cottage with all the appointments of modern living.

Features you'll love:
*Gorgeous character bluestone double-frontage cottage in the heart of inner east
*Elegantly updated throughout including polished floorboards, high ceilings, LED lighting
*Modern kitchen featuring timber cabinetry, stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances and sleek induction cook top
*Light-filled casual meals area and formal dining
*Generous semi-formal lounge room with feature combustion heater
*2 sizeable bedrooms and generous master bedroom with built-ins, walk-in robe and direct access to 2-way bathroom
*Elegant bathroom with striking floor tiling, separate shower and bathtub
*Sunbathed north-facing backyard with lush lawn and established greenery
*Cosy outdoor undercover sitting area
*Long garage with rear access from Wellington Street
*Underground wine cellar and generous storage room
*Ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioning throughout with a separate split system in dining room.
*Solar system for energy efficiency and reduction of bills
*Rain water supply to house
*Security roller shutters on front windows
*Rear lane access to quiet street
*Local Heritage Listed for Council Restoration and Replacement Rebate Scheme.
*Unrivalled proximity to The Parade bustling with trendy cafs, restaurants and bars
*Walking distance to pristine local parks and iconic sporting ovals
*Close to exclusive public and primary schools as well as convenient public transport
*Minutes from Burnside Village and Adelaide CBD

Ray White Norwood/Grange are taking preventive measures for the health and safety of its clients and buyers entering any one of our properties. Please note that social distancing will be required at this open inspection.

Property Details:
Council | Norwood, Payneham & St. Peters
Zone | Established Neighbourhood
Land | 380sqm(Approx.)
House | 113sqm(Approx.)
Built | 1890
Council Rates | $1683 pa
Water | $211 pq
ESL | $429 pa

Disclaimer: As much as we aimed to have all details represented within this advertisement be true and correct, it is the buyer/ purchaser's responsibility to complete the correct due diligence while viewing and purchasing the property throughout the active campaign.

Property History for 153 Kensington Rd, Kensington, SA 5068

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$935,000
24 Jun 2022
  • 24 Jun 2022
    Sold for $935,000
  • 21 Mar 2022
    Listed for Sale Contact agent
  • 21 Feb 2005
    Sold for $430,000
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About Kensington 5068

The size of Kensington is approximately 0.5 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 1.8% of total area. The population of Kensington in 2011 was 1,653 people. By 2016 the population was 1,765 showing a population growth of 6.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kensington is 20-29 years. Households in Kensington are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kensington work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 45.2% of the homes in Kensington were owner-occupied compared with 41.9% in 2016.

Kensington has 897 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kensington have seen a 60.28% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 58.80% increase. As at 31 October 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Kensington is $1,319,073 while the median value for Units is $657,432.
  • Houses have a median rent of $610 while Units have a median rent of $525.
There are currently 4 properties listed for sale, and no properties listed for rent in Kensington on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 30 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Kensington.

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