WILLIAMS LUXURY are delighted to showcase undoubtedly one of South Australia's most iconic Mansions, MORECROFT HOUSE that is prestigiously located at 274 East Terrace, ADELAIDE. An estate suitable for royalty, this imposing Federation Queen Anne Mansion overlooks Adelaide's esteemed East Terrace park lands, a location steeped in history, with captivating green belt views befitting a residence of such majesty and acclaim, formerly registered in the name of Queen Elizabeth II. Framed by English-inspired formal grounds, this is an extremely rare and exciting acquisition, reserved for the most select custodian, a residence of unrivaled elegance and East Terrace prestige, unfolding across three expansive levels.
Nestled amongst an array of South Australia's most prestigious private residences, MORECROFT HOUSE radiates exquisite grandeur and charm throughout with breathtaking scale and proportion you just don't experience in modern residences today. Offering a highly versatile blueprint over two imposing levels and an additional third subterranean level with over 535sqm approx. of living and lifestyle. Comprising a grand entrance hall, exquisite formal lounge room, stately formal dining room and rear piano room/guest suite which provide endless connection rather than corridor confinement.
Built for Elizabeth Bowman in C.1915, widow of highly respected Meningie sheep farmer Thomas Richard Bowman, Elizabeth shared ownership of MORECROFT HOUSE with her sisters Mary and Roberta Love from 1936 until 1954. During the 1960s, it became a boarding house for British children attending school in Adelaide, before MORECROFT HOUSE and adjacent St Corantyn were acquired by The Crown in 1966 (Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II).
Today, its impeccable craftsmanship and build integrity still pushes forward, from towering timber-folding dividing doors, exposed ceiling beams and triple-light living room windows to the timeless central timber staircase and rich solid jarrah floors; the modernised kitchen with glorious northern sunlight, space, and practical stainless appliances.
Preserving much of its originality, Mid-century improvements include well-preserved terrazzo bathrooms. Downstairs, a sunlit and ventilated living retreat or serious wine connoisseurs tasting room & cellar, last century's summer room still sidelines ample under stair cellar storage. The first floor offers three generous bedrooms, two with ensuite bathrooms and the past servants' quarters are presently used as fourth bedroom and adjacent dressing room, The palatial master suite leads to an east-facing terrace balcony, said to have sometimes been used to call the horse racing from its clear vision across Victoria Park Racecourse back in the day.
Exquisitely framed by lush, established English grounds, the 831sqm approx. estate provides front and rear terrace balconies and a vine-clad rear alfresco from which to entertain friends, intimately and privately, beyond a secure double driveway for up to six cars approximately.
Flanked by Ochiltree House to the south and St Corantyn to the north, only a handful of prominent landmarks remain reinforcing the scale and integrity of affluent East Terrace.
And that's precisely what MORECROFT HOUSE embodies The rare and exciting opportunity to acquire and preserve an historic city-fringe landmark. An equally, beautiful family mansion and undoubtedly one of Adelaide's rarest examples of luxury
HIGHLIGHTS
Federation Queen Anne Style Mansion, C.1915
Rare city landmark living
Sweeping front terrace balcony capturing the East Park Lands and distant foothills
Landscape-designed formal gardens
Exceptional build integrity/craftsmanship, character details and statement asymmetry
Well-preserved jarrah timber floors and a central timber staircase
A storied mansion of significance, once owned by The Crown and registered in the name of Queen Elizabeth II.
BLUEPRINT
Grand entrance hall with a statement bottled-glass arch window
Lead-light-adorned formal living room framing front garden views
Grand formal dining room with room-dividing bi-fold doors
Versatile ground floor library/guest suite, music room or executive office
Pristine guest bathroom downstairs
Modernised rear kitchen featuring an under-stair pantry and downstairs cold room
Light filled adjacent laundry/scullery
Rear servants' staircase joining a private rear terrace
Four upstairs bedrooms, two master suites with ensuites
Lower-level summer room/retreat and tasting rooms/cellar with sash window ventilation
Under-stair storage or additional cellaring
LIFESTYLE
Private, secure and stately street presence
Exquisite and mature formal English gardens featuring a tranquil fountain centrepiece
Private alfresco pergola beneath a mature glory vine
Ducted R/C air conditioning to first floor
Split system R/C units to main level
Wetlands strolls and running loops through Victoria Park
Walking distance to the restaurant-rich Hutt Street Precinct
Spectacular scope to further improve and enhance a rare and significant East Terrace mansion (Subject to all necessary planning consents)
ADELAIDE
Nestled amongst other iconic residences, the city unfolds almost theatrically from prestigious EAST TERRACE. Beyond the immediate beauty of the park lands, this illustrious precinct offers idyllic wetlands to wander, wonderful proximity to the Hutt Street dining precinct bursting with hot spots, including Osteria Polpo, Latteria, Sofia Bistro, Sugar Man, Chianti, and Bar Torino. Also perfectly placed for where the city's annual festival of energy begins in earnest: The East End. Explore the central CBD, Adelaide Central Markets and vibrant East End, or take advantage of e-scooters, discover vibrant cafes, galleries, boutiques and hotels. Favourably positioned for Pulteney Grammar, Prince Alfred College, St Peter's College and zoned Adelaide Botanic High, the best of Adelaide is at your doorstep!
