It started with the date palm. One of two, gracing Springhead Road beside two homes built by two mates who left for the Great War and returned with their seeds.
Standing as proudly as the palms, this sympathetically reinvented three-bedroom villa isn't just a blacksmith's legacy, but a half-acre timepiece of Mount Torrens history.
Honouring its circa 1915 bluestone foundations are powder-coated original front gates, a new bullnose verandah, repointed pillars, new roofing, and electric sliding gates at the end of its stone-clad boundary walls, opening to a double carport.
Cross the exposed aggregate concrete portico, and its interiors replay the same respect. Stripped back architraves draw the eye to boldly blackened 3.4m pressed metal ceilings, Federation-style light fixtures, original door handles, and Baltic pine floors that keep its era talking.
All three leading bedrooms feature modern ceiling fans, tall custom built-ins and original sash windows, two offer split system comfort and decorative fireplaces, yet it's the two striking bathrooms that'll have you lost for words.
The first, a stunning bedroom-turned-bathroom reincarnation of space and character, exposed brickwork and chandelier chic.
As a haven of relaxation crowned by a ceiling rose, the huge living room channels the cosiness of a combustion fire, offers direct meals area access, and marries an exposed brick fireplace mantel with a corner reading nook defined by a modern drop pendant.
With 1960s style lino tiles and a flash of navy, the open plan kitchen lives without boundaries – its galley form dictated by a stainless island, Bosch dishwasher, and a 900mm freestanding cooker, plus a European laundry slotting perfectly into its shaker-style joinery.
And no one will step outside without visiting the second bathroom: a textural vignette of stone, glass and inherent leadlight.
Yet the magic of Mount Torrens is laid out in a backyard of abundance, best viewed from the elevated and expansive rear deck: new plantings, brick paths, old gums, ample shade across rolling lawns, raised veggie beds and chook yard, all while the Angas Creek trickles along its boundary.
Discover the well, the newly concreted under-croft cellar, and the inviting firepit by the creek – complete with a concrete bridge crossing – while a stretch of boundary fencing, kept intentionally transparent, preserves the rural outlooks that join your fireside setting.
110 years on, the blacksmith's handiwork remains, the palm tree still marks its past, and the half acre opens your eyes to its future scope for a sports court or family pool, STCC.
And Mount Torrens – just enviable and easy minutes from Woodside – knows exactly what it is, while Palm Villa does what it ought to do for its charming township: belong here, forever.
The Highlights:
Circa 1915 3-bedroom Return Verandah Villa on 2100sqm allotment
New fencing and electric sliding gates
Angas Creek flows through the property
Electric gates via Terlinga Road open to a double carport with sensor lights
Expansive elevated decking area
Combustion fire + reverse cycle split system comfort throughout
4 new pressed metal ceilings
3 bedrooms all feature tall, built-ins and ceiling fans
Capped ornamental fireplaces to 2 bedrooms
Galley-style kitchen/meals area hosting a 900mm freestanding cooker and Bosch dishwasher
European laundry worked into its layout
Powered under-croft cellar, with external access
Updated electrics and new plumbing
Fully tiled bathroom with under-floor heating and dual vanities
A bespoke 2nd/guest bathroom featuring exposed stonework and leadlight
NBN connected
Hot water service – new heat pump
Mains water | Rainwater for gardens only
Unused well on the property
Powered garden shed
Property Information:
Title Reference: 5624/256
Zoning: Township
Year Built: 1915
Council Rates: $3,099.54 per annum
Water Rates: $88.00 per quarter
*Estimated rental assessment: $750 - $800 per week (written rental assessment can be provided upon request)
Adcock Real Estate - RLA66526
Andrew Adcock 0418 816 874
Nikki Seppelt 0437 658 067
Jake Adcock 0432 988 464
*Whilst every endeavour has been made to verify the correct details in this marketing neither the agent, vendor or contracted illustrator take any responsibility for any omission, wrongful inclusion, misdescription or typographical error in this marketing material. Accordingly, all interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify the information provided.
The floor plan included in this marketing material is for illustration purposes only, all measurements are approximate and is intended as an artistic impression only. Any fixtures shown may not necessarily be included in the sale contract and it is essential that any queries are directed to the agent. Any information that is intended to be relied upon should be independently verified.
Property Managers have provided a written rental assessment based on images, floor plan and information provided by the Agent/Vendor – an accurate rental appraisal figure will require a property viewing.
