Last Listing description (March 2015)
Tranquility and Quality
Auction: 11th April 2015 at 11:00am (Unless Sold Prior)
Set behind an original, character sandstone home, this town home is private and spacious. Central but secluded this rear courtyard home in a cul de sac group of six 1980's Emmett built homes has been crafted to exacting specifications. The double brick construction assists in insulating from weather and sound.
Timeless and solid, it has stood the test of time. An oasis in the midst of other quality homes in the leafy suburb of Kings Park, the ambience welcomes you.
From the gentle tumbled colonial brick exterior, a green and leafy entry leads into a discreet and well cared for home. Understated tonings predominate with a discreet musk- rose shade, plush pile carpet throughout. Enjoy the gracious formal lounge, featuring a contemporary bay window.
This glazed feature lets the light tumble in. Curl up with a good book or catch up with friends in a delightful sanctuary. Gas heated, with ducted evaporative cooling, it s a room for all seasons.
The interior makes the most of balanced proportions both generous
and practical. The master bedroom, with a full wall of inbuilt robes and 2nd bedroom, are by today s standards, roomy with queen or king bed capacity.
The kitchen/breakfast/family area features full height glazed walls and invites the outside in. Kitchen cabinetry belies its original label and indicates the care this home has had. A split system R/C air-conditioner, complements the ducted evaporative cooling throughout. The subtle autumn hues of the 80 s are reflected in the neat as a pin bathroom with shower and full bath. The separate toilet along with the Has to be seen to be believed laundry/storage room, a seriously generous inclusion, provide for any guests and give a sense of room to move.
Window treatments are vertical drapes, a great solution. Once inside, there are peaceful garden views from each window, so a choice of full on scenery or total solitude. You decide!
The rear walled courtyard hints at the potential for long and lazy brunches or balmy evenings. BBQ with friends amidst the established, paved, courtyard garden retreat. It s auto watered with a rustic feature wall. It is a quiet haven to enjoy.
Access is along an ample driveway, to your own under cover roller door carport. In addition you have an allocated parking space. It is private and unique! This amount of parking is invaluable for guests or for the two-car family. No in-line parking here and genuine ease of access to and from the street with a generous turning circle (no backing out into traffic).
Security is paramount, doors and windows are all secure with an electronic security system providing back to base monitoring if required.
Proximity to major shopping and lifestyle options, restaurants, and transport are a major draw card. The convenience of being within walking distance of Hyde Park, King William Road, and Goodwood Road shopping precincts adds to the appeal.
An array of quality local schools and colleges give broad educational choices. Cabra, Walford, Concordia, St Johns, Urrbrae, Unley High and Highgate Primary are some of the colleges and schools in the area with both universities easily accessible by public transport.
With approx 195sqm land this would make an ideal home if you re downsizing. If you re too young at heart for a retirement community just yet and if you are used to space, doing your own thing, not being hemmed in and hate the feeling you re loosing your
independence this may be the one you ve been searching for.
If it is contemporary you re after, this is such a versatile home, it would transform into a modern and on trend town home for the most discriminating minimalist.
In a tightly held position, homes like this are rarely on the market. Refresh your ideas on city living, as this will suit a myriad of owners. Put yourself in the picture.
Built: 1985
Council: Unley Council
Council Rates: $640 pa approx.
Land size: 195sqm approx.
Built equivalent: 117sqm approx
Strata Fees: $850 pa
Maintenance Fee: $850 pa
Self Managed: Strata
For further information please contact Gabrielle Overton on 0477 779 579.
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