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Curving around a corner allotment in Adelaide's most prestigious pocket, 1 Ninth Avenue is what happens when the right home lands in exactly the right hands.
Reimagined by Desyn Homes in 2023, this C1925 bungalow hasn't had its heritage polished away in pursuit of something new it's been amplified, with the best of the old held tight, the new pushed confidently forward, and each era elevating the other beyond what either could achieve alone.
And what a reinvention it is.
Behind a classic picket fence, established gardens frame a picture-perfect sandstone façade with all the presence its address deserves. Step inside and soaring ceilings, Blackbutt timber floors, and a wide central hallway carry you through the original footprint, with a bright front lounge anchored by a grand fireplace setting an elegant opening note.
The main bedroom suite takes the same refined approach, pairing generous proportions with a walk-in robe and luxe ensuite, while two additional bedrooms share an oversized family bathroom complete with freestanding tub. Kids, guests, grandkids - all beautifully accounted for.
Then the rear changes the conversation.
A vast open-plan extension turns almost entirely towards the outdoors, with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling glazing pulling garden, sky, and natural light deep inside. A broad lounge gathers around a stone-clad gas fireplace substantial, sculptural, and made for winter while a dedicated wine wall turns your collection into part of the decor.
At its centre, the kitchen makes a statement of its own. Black cabinetry brings the drama, Dekton surfaces add serious polish, and an Arabescato Orobico marble-clad island creates a natural epicentre for everything from first coffee to a full house. A Bosch wide gas cooktop and dual Electrolux pyrolytic ovens ensure nothing misses a beat when the guest list grows.
Outside, the entertaining continues beneath a beautifully resolved alfresco, where an outdoor kitchen and Artusi grill sit against a backdrop of lush lawn and layered landscaping. Peel back the doors and the boundaries disappear, delivering one seamless setting primed for entertaining on any scale.
Even the practicalities have been given the same attention. A concealed separate laundry doubles seamlessly as a mudroom, while a utility courtyard, ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning, ceiling fans, security system, and irrigation quietly handle the everyday. A carport and additional off-street parking keep arrivals and departures just as effortless.
And then there's Ninth Avenue itself.
St Peters Billabong and the River Torrens Linear Parkway sit almost as an extension of your front yard, putting morning walks, weekend rides, and acres of green within footsteps. The Avenues, Walkerville, and Marden Shopping Centres keep the everyday close, East Adelaide and Walkerville Primary Schools sit within walking distance, Adelaide and Adelaide Botanic High Schools are zoned, and an impressive rollcall of private schooling remains within easy reach.
A beautiful beginning, a bold second act, and the ultimate St Peters address you'll never look back.
More to love:
C1915 sandstone home corner allotment
Meticulously renovated and extended in 2023 by Desyn Homes
2024 HIACSR South Australian Housing Awards double finalist Renovation/Addition and Kitchen of the Year
Double carport and additional off-street parking on gated exposed aggregate drive
Heritage detailing throughout decorative fireplace, picture rails, high ceilings
Ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning with Air Touch controls and linear vents to living area
Wood log gas fire with South Australian stone feature mantle to living room
Ceiling fans
Gourmet kitchen with Dekton benchtop and splashback, luxe black cabinetry, LED strip lighting, Arabescato Oribico waterfall island, and high-end Bosch appliances, including wide gas cooktop, dual electric pyrolytic ovens, and integrated dishwasher
High-end bathrooms with floor to ceiling tiling, frameless rainfall showers, matte black hardware, and stone-topped floating vanities, main with freestanding oval tub
Monitored, zoned Hills security system, plus Hikvision CCTV cameras
Landscaped gardens with viburnum, magnolia, and box hedge
Irrigation and sprinkler systems, including to verge
Down and feature pendant lighting
High ceilings
Extensive storage throughout, including built-in robes and hallway storage
Blackbutt hardwood floors
Gas instantaneous hot water service
Specifications:
CT / 5404/507
Council / Norwood Payneham & St Peters
Zoning / EN
Built / 1925
Emergency Services Levy / $283.25 pa
SA Water / $621.7 pq
Estimated rental assessment / $1,100 - $1,200 per week / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools / East Adelaide School, Walkerville P.S, Norwood P.S, Trinity Gardens School, Vale Park P.S, Adelaide Botanic H.S, Marryatville H.S
Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition). Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal and financial advice. Should this property be scheduled for auction, the Vendor's Statement may be inspected at any Harris Real Estate office for 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts. RLA | 333839