146 Molesworth Street

North Adelaide SA 5006

Built by prominent builder James Peek, the residence was purchased and further expanded in the 1870s by then Attorney General the Hon. W.H. Bundey, a keen yachtsman who named the home after one of his yachts Zephyr. The home later passed to the renowned Magarey family.

The original stone wall and iron lace fence with heritage plaque affixed, leads to a sweeping semi- circular driveway and undercover off-street parking for two cars.

From the tessellated tile veranda one enters an imposing entrance hall complete with marble fireplace, soaring ceilings and polished boards. Magnificent reception rooms with marble fireplaces extend to either side and include a resplendent ballroom/formal sitting room with bay window and chandelier; stately library/study lined with bespoke bookshelves and French doors opening to the veranda; and splendid dining room.

A vast modern extension caters for casual living and entertaining, and effortlessly combines indoor and outdoor living. The light filled north-facing family room with in-built bar opens through to a sundrenched conservatory with banks of doors opening to lawns and garden. Both connect to a Hamptons style kitchen with walk- in pantry, marble countertops, European appliances, fireplace, and sunny breakfast room. A large laundry and mudroom with separate WC opens to a concealed drying/utility yard.

Comprising four bedrooms, a guest/teenagers bedroom downstairs has extraordinarily high ceilings and adjacent bathroom. The spectacular original staircase ascends to the second floor with opulent master wing boasting fabulous views towards the city and coast, ensuite bathroom and walk in dressing room; a large bedroom with built in robes and desk; and fourth bedroom with built-in robes.

Of note, a north-facing balcony is perfect for soaking up the sun and, up a further flight of stairs, a very special original rooftop deck with flagpole and 360 degree views over Adelaide, once used to observe ships arrive. Under the house, a huge dry cellar with both internal and external access.

Surrounded by beautiful grounds, outstanding features continue outside, with a wisteria arbour leading to a studio/teenage retreat with bathroom and sauna; solar heated pool; and fabulous sunken, walled outdoor dining with built-in BBQ and fireplace for all year entertaining.

Situated in one of Adelaides most prestigious and sought after city fringe locations, this is the perfect opportunity to purchase one of Adelaides most magnificent homes.

Features of note:

Position: historic city fringe precinct minutes from boutique shops and restaurants, North Adelaide golf course and Parklands. Zoned to North Adelaide Primary School, Adelaide Botanic and Adelaide High School. Close to University precincts, numerous prestigious private schools. Walk to St Dominics Priory.
Period details: sandstone fronted, bay window with Italianate plasterwork, tessellated tiles, iron lacework, soaring ceilings, polished boards, marble fireplaces, period light fittings, gilt mirrors.
Kitchen: Gaggenau gas cooktop and oven, Miele dishwasher, Fisher and Paykel fridge, marble countertops, walk-in pantry.
Bathrooms: 4 bathrooms plus powder room and sep laundry WC.
Comfort: hydronic heating, ducted R/C air-conditioning, ceiling fans, master ensuite with heated towel rail, plantation shutters, electronic blinds, solar panels, NBN connected
Pool: salt water, glass fence, tiled
Grounds: automatic irrigation, hedging, wisteria arbour, sunken dining with gas plumbed BBQ and fireplace
Detached studio with bathroom and sauna
North facing balcony and original roof top viewing deck
Security: CCTV, monitored alarm, window locks, sensor lights
Parking: off-street parking for two cars plus semi-circular driveway