8 The Grove

Woodville SA 5011

Positioned on the cusp of Woodville Road s iconic heart and set in magnificent estate-like grounds of 2301m , this spacious and graciously elevated, return-veranda villa of eight main rooms, plus a double cellar, has a story to tell.
Owned by just three families since being built around 1890 by George Ireland, Manager of the Globe Timber Mill at Port Pirie and a keen sportsman instrumental in forming the Port Adelaide Football Club; it remained in the family until 1951. The property was subsequently purchased in 1953 by Frank Moran, one of South Australia s great criminal lawyers. With strong ties to the West Torrens and Woodville football clubs, he also toured with the illustrious Services Cricket Team, later the Australian Test Team, as Scorer for the Victory Tests in 1945.
It s easy to imagine these illustrious men and their large families they fathered 8 and 12 children respectively enjoying games of cricket and football in the superb grounds that now offer seasonal pickings of mulberries, loquats, persimmons and plums, together with space for a pool, court and those dream additions, subject as always to the necessary consents.
The house itself is very solid and free of salt damp, with shady verandas and a roof that is less than five years old. And inside, it s all just as you d hoped: lovely large rooms, lofty ceilings gorgeous fireplaces, timber floors and a few surprises you didn t see coming like the early shield-fronted cedar cupboards, an intriguing fireplace in the dry cellars, destined for your wine collection; and the profusion of northerly light that floods into the elegant bay-window lounge, 2 of the 5 double bedrooms (or 4 and a formal dining room) and a large modern kitchen with lots of cupboards including a step-in corner pantry unit.
Complete with functional wet areas and relaxing open-plan living spaces with heating, cooling and backyard views; move in and live comfortably while you plan the updates and additions that will transform these characterful stone walls into the forever home of your dreams.
Write the next chapter at Woodville s finest address and build a lifetime of memories here!