Along one of Gilberton's most coveted city-fringe stretches, 26 Walkerville Terrace carries the presence only the enduring character of a 1900s residence can deliver. Sandstone, red brick, return verandahs and cottage gardens create a memorable street picture, while soaring ceilings and polished timber floors preserve the grandeur inside. The original four-bedroom frontage gives formal occasions room to breathe through generous lounge and dining spaces, before the practical kitchen and casual meals zone introduce a more relaxed rhythm for day-to-day life.
Further back, the residence reveals another layer entirely as a beautiful lounge stretches across classic slate underfoot, its combustion heater ready to turn winter evenings into something worth staying home for. Rather than ending the social footprint there, lovely skylights and gallery glazing draw natural into an adjoining sitting zone that feels made for slower mornings, reading with the garden close by or settling in for a productive work-from-home day without retreating behind a closed door.
That sense of scale continues across the sweeping 873sqm allotment, where established lawns, flowering beds and winding slate paths create a garden with personality at every turn. Back inside, two neat bathrooms and a large laundry deliver family-friendly efficiency for households ready to move straight in, while multiple sheds add useful storage beyond the main residence. A two-car carport runs alongside the home, with rustic brick paving carrying the driveway through this wonderfully leafy setting.
Charming as is yet offering an incredible canvas to renovate, refurb and refresh, Gilberton's lifestyle credentials enhance the opportunity even further. Prestigious schooling sits close at hand, Walkerville's growing café scene is ready for local coffee runs, while Melbourne and O'Connell Street put two of the inner north's best dining and shopping strips within quick reach. Add the neighbouring parklands for weekend walks, with Adelaide CBD close enough to stroll or cycle in for work, Fringe season or spontaneous nights out, and rarely does city and character converge quite like this.
FEATURES WE LOVE
• Grand sandstone character residence spanning a sweeping 860sqm (approx.) allotment
• Return verandahs, red brick detailing, soaring ceilings + polished timber floors
• Four-bedroom original footprint complemented by gracious formal sitting, dining + casual meals zones
• Expansive slate-floored lounge featuring a combustion heater for cosy winter nights
• Skylit sitting zone with gallery windows, ideal for reading, creative pursuits + WFH flexibility
• Practical timber kitchen offering ample cabinetry, great bench space + integrated appliances
• Two neat bathrooms paired with a functional laundry + dedicated wine cellar
• Established rear gardens featuring easy-care lawns, flowering gardens + meandering slate pathways
• Multiple sheds providing useful storage for garden gear, tools + household extras
• Two-car carport, rustic brick-paved driveway + established cottage-style frontage
LOCATION
• A leisure stroll to Melbourne Street's raft of cafés + restaurants, as well as Walkerville's local dining + shopping essentials
• A stone's throw to iconic O'Connell Street for more cosmopolitan atmosphere + weekend entertainment
• Around the corner from Walkerville Primary, Wilderness Private, St Andrew's + zoned for Adelaide Botanic High
• Wonderful access to pristine parklands, running tracks + a brisk walk along the River Torrens to the CBD
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Burnside RLA 334844
Property Details:
Council | WALKERVILLE
Zone | EN - Established Neighbourhood
Land | 860sqm(Approx.)
House | TBCsqm(Approx.)
Built | 1910
Council Rates | $TBC pa
Water | $TBC pq
ESL | $TBC pa
