One of Blakeview's Most Exciting Opportunities of 2025?
In 28 years of selling real estate in this area, I have rarely encountered a property that offers such remarkable potential and such a wide array of possibilities.
Positioned in the suburb's earliest subdivision, this pocket of Blakeview predates the suburb's official naming. For decades, these five streets remained mostly undeveloped, with only a handful of homes constructed in the 1970s. The 1980s saw the Housing Trust establish many of the homes that stand today, while a selection of privately held allotments have been developed in more recent times.
When the historic watercourse was redirected into underground drainage along Smith Street, the land on the eastern side finally became suitable for development, resulting in the creation of roughly a dozen additional allotments. As surrounding estates grew, this enclave became uniquely tucked away-quiet, private, and distinctly separate from neighbouring developments.
Interestingly, Smith and Churcher Streets appear to have once been surveyed for future extension. Although this never eventuated, it has created an unusual scenario: the property next door borders a designated but undeveloped roadway, with side access provided to the few homes backing onto it.
The result? This beautifully upgraded 3-bedroom family home now sits proudly on a near-quarter-acre corner allotment-an increasingly rare offering in Blakeview-complete with side access to high-clearance shedding seldom found in the area.
Fully move-in ready or ideal for immediate rental, the home showcases tasteful modern updates while retaining its original character, creating a warm, timeless aesthetic.
Inside, you'll find:
Three generous bedrooms, with built-in robes to the master and bedroom two
Large lounge room flowing into a casual living space
Renovated kitchen with ample bench and storage space overlooking the living area
Glass sliding doors that invite abundant natural light and lead seamlessly to the backyard
A private courtyard provides a serene setting for your morning coffee or evening wine-an intimate retreat surrounded by lush greenery.
Parking options abound, with a wide frontage, rear access potential through the carport, and valuable side access to a huge high-clearance shed. The shed includes a pit and extensive storage-perfect for car enthusiasts, tradespeople, or those needing secure space for vans, trailers, or tools. Additional undercover areas offer excellent dry storage.
The backyard continues to impress with established veggie patches, evergreen garden beds, and a generous lawn ideal for children and pets. A second on-site garage provides even more storage flexibility.
Whether you choose to live in, rent out, or redevelop, this property presents a rare and versatile opportunity.
Opportunities of this scale and convenience seldom hit the market-especially in such a peaceful, long-established enclave within walking distance to quality public and private schools, major shopping centres, and everything a young family could need.
**DISCLAIMER*** Although the Agent has endeavoured to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within the marketing material we remind prospective purchasers to carry out their own due diligence and to not rely upon the information in this description. This description does not warrant that all features, improvements or appliances are in working order or have necessary approvals and the Agent advises all parties interested in the home to undertake their own investigations prior to purchase.
**The vendor statement along with all searches pertaining to the property will be on display at our office for 3 days consecutive days prior to auction and at the site of auction for 30 minutes before the auction**
CT: 6139/761
Land Size: 910m²
Year Built: 1985
Zone: General Neighbourhood
Council: City of Playford
RLA 232366
