2 Leonore Ave, Kensington Gardens is a 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom House with 4 parking spaces and was built in 1890. The property has a land size of 2465m2 and floor size of 634m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2022.
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This landmark property built in 1885 is ready for the next custodian, to regenerate the magnificent residence. It remains an icon which will be appreciated by the new owner whilst adding their own flair.
Impressively set on sprawling grounds of 2509sqm (approx.) with full sized tennis court, impressive lawned area and room for garaging.
Built by William Taylor, a Scotsman, who was a senior partner of James Marshall and Co., the drapery store in Adelaide which eventually became part of the Myers group. He ordered much of the decorative material in the house from Britain and proceeded to live in this fine mansion until 1900.
Albyn House is an impressive two storey structure of stone and brick quoins with a verandah running around the upper balcony adorned with graceful cast iron columns and lacework brought from Glasgow and decorated terracotta tiles are set in the walls.
The grandeur of the proportions and lavish finishes are immediately evident in the gracious reception entrance featuring timber floorboards, ornate ceilings and wide staircase that is a show stopping feature at the centre of the home.
Some of the features you'll love include:
- Five or six bedrooms, master with luxury marble bathroom with spa and dressing room
- Four bathrooms
- Marble fireplaces throughout
- Formal living and dining rooms
- Kitchen and meals area
- Wine cellar
- Conservatory
- Home theatre in the basement
- Low maintenance gardens
The magnificent home is located in a quiet street with close proximity to excellent schools, Magill Rd and Norwood Parade shopping and restaurant precincts.
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The size of Kensington Gardens is approximately 1.1 square kilometres. It has 1 park covering nearly 16.2% of total area. The population of Kensington Gardens in 2011 was 2,340 people. By 2016 the population was 2,449 showing a population growth of 4.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kensington Gardens is 20-29 years. Households in Kensington Gardens are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kensington Gardens work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 65.5% of the homes in Kensington Gardens were owner-occupied compared with 64.2% in 2016.
Kensington Gardens has 1,262 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kensington Gardens have seen a 77.42% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 64.46% increase. As at 31 October 2024:
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