From inn to boarding house to architecturally reimagined residence; a storied, colourful past oozes from every stone, brick, timber board and pore of this iconic Norwood landmark on the corner of George and William Streets.
Built in 1857, it stood apart from the single-storey inns of its day, with architect and owner Thomas English giving the fledgling township a rare two-level hotel presence.
One hundred and sixty nine years and an HIA (SA) award winning extension later, the original inn stands as a working part of a five-bedroom dual-level home that converges on a Bohdan Dorniak rear addition framing sprawling gardens and a converted, self-contained stables apartment through vast double glazing.
Like a glorious 'choose your own adventure', treasures wait for discovery around every corner
There's the front study that once welcomed thirsty travellers to its bar, the dual-roomed underground cellar that's seen its fair share of beer barrels and the sweeping upper level main suite that witnessed some of Don Dunstan's early political speeches.
The exposed masonry is a reminder of where this painstakingly reinvented, solar-powered home has come from, setting a rustic backdrop to a rear family room addition with polished concrete floors; a northern, passively-efficient orientation; and the 2020 HIA (SA) Heritage Renovation of the Year award.
Whether it's the three sleek bathrooms, bill-busting solar panels/battery, extensive rewiring and plumbing, custom joinery or the ultra-modern, stone-topped Spacecraft kitchen, there isn't a surface in this home that hasn't been repaired, restored or reinterpreted.
Beyond the vine-covered arbour, the converted, self-contained stables - with its own kitchen, living space, bedroom and bathroom - stands as the valuable final act to a special home that creates its own private world, mere steps from The Parade itself.
The next chapter begins
More to love:
A historic Norwood landmark transformed into a five-bedroom, three-bathroom private residence with a self-contained stable apartment, award-winning rear addition, solar and battery efficiency and more than 160 years of story in its walls
Heritage SA-approved works completed across a nine-year restoration and renovation program
Self-contained stables apartment with its own kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living space, private access and courtyard.
Formal sitting, dining, study, TV room, casual meals and rear family living give the floorplan rare range
Spacecraft kitchen with stone benchtops, custom joinery and direct connection to the garden-facing living zone.
HIA (SA) award-winning rear extension designed around northern light, double glazing, skylights and passive efficiency
Reverse brick veneer wall and wood heater add thermal performance to the rear living zone
Four updated bathrooms, including a restored family bathroom with recast pressed-metal-style detailing
Dual underground cellar rooms
Upper-level main suite with dressing room or retreat, balcony and grand old hotel scale
Restored doors, mantles, windows, panelling, staircase elements and balcony fabric
New wiring, plumbing, gas, sewer, stormwater, insulation, gutters, downpipes and smart meter
7kW solar system with 23 panels and a 9.8kWh battery
New monitored security system
Remortared chimneys and restored roof
Established rear garden with lawn, citrus, mature planting and hedging
Two 3000L rainwater tanks
Secure off-street parking for three cars behind a new front fence and electric driveway gate.
Carport with undercover access to home
Mere steps from The Parade, putting Norwood's restaurants, cafes, boutiques, cinema, pubs and everyday shopping almost at the front gate
Zoned for Marryatville High School
Specifications:
CT / 6260/159
Council / Norwood Payneham & St Peters
Zoning / EN
Built / 1857
Land / 690m2 (approx)
Frontage / 27.18m
Council Rates / $5352.00pa
Emergency Services Levy / $430.80pa
SA Water / $128.55pq
Estimated rental assessment / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools / Norwood P.S, Rose Park P.S, Marryatville P.S, Trinity Gardens School, East Adelaide School, Marryatville H.S, Glenunga International H.S, Adelaide Botanic H.S, Norwood International H.S
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