Held tightly by the one family since the 1960s; this elevated mid-century home changes hands in need of a fresh start on its deep plot on the very brink of Belair National Park.
If you don't go looking for this 1950s home on the high side of Upper Sturt Road you wouldn't even know it was there. Set back and sitting amongst the treetops, it feels much further from the city than the 20 minute commute suggests.
Mid-century enthusiasts will see the merit in restoring this stone-propped home to its former glory. Its parquetry floors, vast picture windows and feature timber panelling hark back to a golden era in design.
Yes, it wouldn't be for the faint hearted. But it would be worth the effort if it isn't destined to make way for something brand new where the plot levels out and peers straight into mother nature's canopy.
Not sure how to proceed? This charming two-bedroom home - with multiple living zones, heating/cooling provisions and a carport - is more than liveable.
And live you shall within a stroll of hiking trails and St John's Grammar School, not to mention just a short drive from Blackwood and Mitcham's conveniences, Scotch College and the metro coast. It's time to go looking for 14 Upper Sturt Road.
A rare chance to reinvent or extend a 1950s mid-century home in an elevated Belair position surrounded by native bushland
Set back from Upper Sturt Road with a long driveway and treetop outlooks for total privacy and serenity
Retains original parquetry flooring, large picture windows and feature timber panelling throughout
Multiple living zones including a light-filled lounge and separate dining area with garden views
Functional retro kitchen with solid timber cabinetry and adjoining meals area
Two bedrooms plus flexible layout ideal for future redesign or reconfiguration
Heating and cooling provisions including split-system air conditioning and existing wall unit
Original fireplace surround with timber shelving and mid-century built-in cabinetry
Covered outdoor entertaining area beneath the tree canopy, with concrete patio and shade structure
Established native gardens and deep rear allotment backing onto natural bushland
Carport with direct access to the home and additional off-street parking
Within walking distance to Belair National Park hiking trails and St John's Grammar School
Minutes to Blackwood Village, Mitcham Shopping Centre, Scotch College and only 20 minutes to the CBD
Specifications:
CT / 5432/845
Council / Mitcham
Zoning / HN
Built / 1955
Land / 1179m2 (approx)
Frontage / 21.29m
Council Rates / $1,673.50pa
Emergency Services Levy / $151.10pa
SA Water / $192.93pq
Estimated rental assessment / $530 - $580 per week / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools / Belair P.S, Hawthorndene P.S, Clapham P.S, Blackwood P.S, Coromandel Valley P.S, Blackwood H.S, Mitcham Girls H.S, Unley H.S, Springbank Secondary College
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