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72 High Street
Kensington SA 5068

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 155m2
Land area: 443m2
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Property Details for 72 High St, Kensington

72 High St, Kensington is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1912. The property has a land size of 443m2 and floor size of 155m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2024. There are other 4 bedroom House sold in Kensington in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1912
Floor Size
155m2
Land Size
443m2
Local Government
Norwood Payneham & St Peters
Lot/Plan
A61/F138941

Last Listing description (December 2024)

Renovated throughout, this classic Villa (c1912) is just the ticket for those seeking an executive residence where all the hard work has been done.

This picture perfect residence, tucked away behind the impressive black fence and electronic gate, is a sight to behold.

Welcoming you with character and charm. Step over the tessellated tile front porch and into the home where you are welcomed with lead light windows, wide hallway, 3.5m high ornate ceilings, wainscoting and polished timber floors.

With 4 large bedrooms and 2 living areas, there are a multitude of options available. The main bedroom has divine features, such as a working fireplace, glimpses through the plantation shutters to the leafy front yard, a ceiling fan and 3m high built-in robes.

Bedroom 2 has a decorative fireplace and built-ins. Bed 3 is spacious. Bed 4 is a large room, with another 2 built-in robes.

The new Hamptons style Kitchen features shaker profile cabinetry and stone benchtops and a butler's sink, as well as an integrated dishwasher and concealed microwave space.

The kitchen is open plan with the light filled dining/family room, and there is also a separate lounge. Seamlessly flowing outside via the French doors to the rear porch, overlooking the pool and garden. This home really is an entertainer's delight. The huge Pergola features a high-pitched roof with solid, wood beams, and a gas outlet for the BBQ. Currently set up as an outdoor lounge/dining and there is also space for 2 cars parked undercover. This space allows for a multitude of options. You could easily store a caravan securely.

The swimming pool area is your holiday at home. Surrounded by travertine paving, beautiful green hedging and Hamptons style cladding. There is also an outside, hot water shower next to the pool, so showering off the kids after a swim will be a breeze.

The luxe bathroom features a shower and free-standing bath. There is also a second separate toilet, and the cleverly designed laundry with tons of storage will make even the most menial of tasks enjoyable.

Situated in a superb location- tightly held and highly sought, zoned for Marryatville Primary and Marryatville High, most convenient also to Loreto College and Pembroke School. Excellent shopping nearby with Marryatville shops a 5 min walk, The Parade a 10 min walk and a short drive to the Burnside Village.

All of this and just 4.5km to the City - this beautiful home really does deserve the royal seal of approval.

More to adore:
? Beautifully renovated (c 1912) Sandstone Villa
? 3.5m high ceilings
? Heated swimming pool with an in-ground, built-in pool cover
Brand new kitchen
? 4 spacious bedrooms
? 2 living areas
? Huge 65m2 pergola
? Resort style bathroom with bath and shower
? 2nd separate toilet (brand new)
? 2nd outdoor hot water shower
? New laundry
? Plantation shutters throughout
? New ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling
? All new feature lighting
? 6.88kw Solar System for cheaper energy bills
? New instant flow gas hot water system.
? New fence with electric gate
? Garden shed with power
? 2nd tool shed
? Brand new roof
? New driveway and landscaping

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Property Details:
Council | NORWOOD PAYNEHAM & ST PETERS
Zone | ENTERPRISE
Land | 424sqm(Approx.)
House | 245sqm(Approx.)
Built | 1912
Council Rates | $TBC pa
Water | $TBC pq
ESL | $TBC pa

Property History for 72 High St, Kensington, SA 5068

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,680,000
07 Dec 2024
Listed for Rent
$500/w
20 Jul 2012
  • 07 Dec 2024
    Sold for $1,680,000
  • 20 Nov 2024
    Listed for Sale Auction Sat 7th Dec 2:30PM $1,599,000
  • 09 Dec 2021
    Sold for $1,140,000
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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 900 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kensington have seen a 62.56% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 50.73% increase. As at 30 November 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Kensington is $1,401,894 while the median value for Units is $647,879.
  • Houses have a median rent of $620 while Units have a median rent of $525.
There are currently 1 property listed for sale, and no properties listed for rent in Kensington on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 32 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Kensington.

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