58 Strangways Terrace

North Adelaide SA 5006

The original portion of the house is grand in scale and rich in ornamentation. With a distinguished street presence, the faade is of particular architectural note boasting a wrought iron fence, elevated slate steps, Bennett's Magill pottery tiles, decorative rusticated quoins, ornate veranda columns with carved grape and vine leaf embellished capitals, detailed entablature, cornicing and balustrades.

The elegantly disposed ground floor formal rooms are large in proportion, and are adorned with magnificent Victorian features including soaring highly decorative ceilings and plasterwork. A grand reception hall introduces a gracious drawing room with marble mantle and bay window overlooking the parklands, a study with French doors, and an opulent dining room with marble fireplace, long sash windows, and French doors opening to the wide front veranda.

The magnificent timber staircase with a beautiful arched stained glass window, rises to a mezzanine floor that comprises a self contained studio with separate external entry, bedroom, ensuite, lounge, kitchen and outside timber deck with staircase.

Four bedrooms surround the large first floor landing lined with extensive timber cabinetry, and include a generously proportioned master bedroom with French doors opening to a private veranda with glorious parkland and city views. A family bathroom includes a bidet.

To the rear of the property a substantial modern living and dining addition takes full advantage of the sunny northerly aspect, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the elevated back garden and fully tiled in-ground pool. The separate kitchen is equipped with European appliances and stone countertops. A ground floor bedroom has its own ensuite, whilst an updated bathroom incorporates a powder room for guests.

There is outstanding potential for the astute buyer to further improve and enhance this magnificent property, subject to necessary council approvals and consents. Positioned within walking distance to Adelaide Oval, the city, parklands and cosmopolitan O'Connell Street, this is a truly remarkable opportunity to purchase one of Adelaide's most admired and historically important homes.

ADDITIOINAL FEATURES OF NOTE

Built in 1871 by prominent 19th century architects Rowland Rees and Thomas English
Offered for sale for only the second time in the past 45 years
Glorious original period details retained, from highly ornate decorative plasterwork and carved embellishment, to marble fireplaces and servant bells
Parkland frontage with panoramic views to the city
Outstanding city fringe location. Walk to Adelaide Oval, River Precinct, CBD, parklands, O'Connell Street
Rear northerly orientation
Up to 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
2 kitchens. Downstairs kitchen includes Gagganau cooktop with grill plate, Blanco ovens, Miele microwave, 2 dishwashers, 2 double stainless sinks
Substantial Cellar
2 car carport
Fully tiled and fenced saltwater pool
Reverse cycle air conditioning
Monitored security
Zoned to North Adelaide Primary School, Adelaide Botanic and Adelaide High School
Close to numerous prestigious private schools