120 Cambridge Terrace

Malvern SA 5061

Character-lovers would probably buy this home for the leadlight alone - a jewel box of eye-popping gems featuring exquisite hand-painted medallions of native birds. This is liberally spread throughout the original footprint, along with soaring Victorian ceilings and weighty marble fireplaces.

However, it's far from a museum piece. Gone are the worn and split Baltic Pine floors and in their place gorgeous hardwearing Brush Box that is more than able to withstand the rough and tumble of family life and should be good for another 120 years. The replacement of floors is among a gamut of recent updates that have seen verandas retiled and the installation of a traditional pillar and wrought iron fence with video intercom.

Dating from 1880, the home has been added to on more than one occasion. Built by the Coats family, who had four boys, it was first extended in the early 1900's and then again in the eighties with materials for the rear additions sourced from an Adelaide Hills chapel.

Here terracotta-tiled family spaces overlook the backyard's paved privacy, with a mezzanine study tucked into the eaves, bathroom and laundry facilities, and a two-level retreat with a cool loft bedroom and separate entry that would be any teen's dream.

The large eat-in timber kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a walk-in pantry is the hub of family life and a springboard for feasts with friends, being just steps from each of the home's three eating areas including terrace dining beyond two sets of french doors.

An innate sense of generosity and hospitality radiates from the adjoining dining room and formal lounge - both epic spaces designed to cater with seamless elegance to the largest of parties and family gatherings.

Likewise, the master bedroom is supremely generous and special beyond mere spaciousness. Not only does it boast a gorgeous walk-in robe and sleek contemporary ensuite with Jag cabinetry, but also a private and secure courtyard with a six-person spa.

With cafes and bakeries at the end of the street and further blessed by proximity to the city and schools including Concordia, St Johns and Unley High and zoned for Highgate Primary & Unley High school; this impressive and very beautiful family home is a rare and exciting find even in this prestigious neighbourhood. Don't miss this opportunity of a lifetime!

Ducted r/c air conditioning
Temperature controlled instant gas hot water
Auto triple garage

ct / 5961/434
council / city of unley
zoning / rh(c)'sh6
built / 1880
land / 1232 sqm
living / 330sqm
council rates / $3851.40 pa
water rates / $720.75 pq
es levy rates / $203.40 pa