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Some things really do get better with age. And 37 Esmond Street makes a beautiful case in point - a C1895 sandstone villa where every room has a story of its own, a masterfully executed extension blurs the line between old and new, and the very best of Hyde Park waits at your door.
Making a magnificent first impression behind landscaped gardens, a picture-perfect sandstone frontage is just the beginning of a home that wears its heritage with pride.
Soaring decorative ceilings, Victorian cornices, archways, intricate leadlight, and a collection of overmantel fireplaces carry the same exceptional calibre throughout, with subtle variations in detailing giving each room a character all its own.
A central hallway leads the way, connecting three generously proportioned bedrooms and a formal lounge ready to flex to any configuration. A Federation-style bathroom keeps routines running, complete with a corner spa bath that makes a long soak hard to resist.
And then comes an extension so considered you'd swear it had always been there. Every proportion, finish, and flourish faithfully echoes the original, right down to a rear façade that mirrors the front, making the view every bit as timeless from the garden as it is from the street.
At its heart, a substantial timber kitchen means business, bringing generous bench space, abundant storage, quality appliances, and a corner pantry together with a clever servery that keeps everyone in the conversation.
An expansive rear living area gives family life room to spread out, while a bay-windowed main bedroom suite, complete with walk-in robe and private ensuite, gives grown-ups a peaceful retreat of their own.
Outside, layered gardens and lush lawns wrap around a fully tiled in-ground pool, setting the scene for long summer afternoons and weekends that never need to leave home. There's room for the kids to run, pets to roam, and everyone to find their favourite spot, while an enclosed carport and workshop make room for the practical pursuits, too.
Extensive solar, ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning, a security system, Automatic-controlled irrigation, generous storage, and a separate laundry ensure the everyday is every bit as well considered.
And then there's Hyde Park. Perfectly placed between the café culture of Unley Road and the boutique brilliance of King William Road, you can start your morning with coffee and pastries at Abbots & Kinney, take the scenic route through Heywood Park, grab a knock-off at The Cremorne, or make dinner plans on a whim with some of Adelaide's favourite eateries just moments away. Zoned for Unley Primary and Unley High Schools, with leading private colleges within easy reach, the CBD just ten minutes away, and Cross Road making light work of escapes to the coast or hills, it's a location that makes settling in for the long haul easy.
A grand past, a beautiful present, and plenty more chapters to come - welcome home.
More to love:
C1895 sandstone and solid brick villa on 696sqm north-south allotment
Meticulously and sympathetically extended C1989
Extensive solar system comprising 4kW installed in 2016 (17 x 230W panels), an additional 3kW installed in 2022 (9 x 330W panels), and a 10kWh Sonnen battery installed in 2019
Fully tiled, in-ground saltwater pool with roof-mounted solar heating
Secure double carport with automatic roller door and outdoor blinds
Covered utility courtyard with pool pump and storage sheds
Side-access tool shed with built-in workbench
Ducted, zoned reverse-cycle air conditioning throughout
Beautifully preserved heritage detailing, including archways, intricate floral leadlight, timber overmantel fireplaces with tiled surrounds, ceiling roses, and feature pendant lighting
Capped chimneys with potential for reinstatement
Generously appointed timber kitchen with corner pantry, servery bench, extensive bench space, Miele dishwasher, five-burner Euro gas cooktop, and Blanco electric fan-forced double oven
Federation style family bathroom with corner spa bath and stone-topped vanity
Separate ensuite with corner vanity
Oversized separate laundry with direct access to utility courtyard
Instantaneous gas hot water system with internal temperature controls
Established landscaped gardens with Automatic-controlled irrigation
Extensive storage throughout, including built-in robes to two bedrooms
Recently upgraded security system
NBN fibre-to-the-node connection, with fibre-to-the-premises upgrade available
Plush carpets and slate tiling
Provisions for ducted vacuuming
Specifications:
CT / 5162/984
Council / Unley
Zoning / EN
Built / 1895
Land / 696m2 (approx)
Frontage / 16.76m
Council Rates / $4493.05pa
Emergency Services Levy / $476.80pa
SA Water / $477.16pq
Estimated rental assessment / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools / Unley P.S, Goodwood P.S, Highgate School, Westbourne Park P.S, Parkside P.S, Unley H.S, Mitcham Girls H.S, Urrbrae Agricultural H.S, Glenunga International H.S, Adelaide H.S
Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition). Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal and financial advice. Should this property be scheduled for auction, the Vendor's Statement may be inspected at any Harris Real Estate office for 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts. RLA | 343103
