~ Auction: Wednesday 15th December @ 6pm (unless sold prior) ~
This gorgeous Symmetrical Heritage Cottage (c1870) is situated on a north/south allotment of 190sqm (approx.) in a one-way quiet street just across the road from North Adelaide's cosmopolitan Melbourne Street! Set behind a traditional picket fence with an abundance of traditional features ~ ornate lacework, cast iron screen door & secure window grilles ~ and side gate access to the rear garden, this beautifully presented & maintained city fringe home has a story book presence amongst the surrounding delightful homes of this era.
Step inside and fall in love with this captivating home. Featuring:
* Jarrah floorboards, high ceilings, deep skirting boards, leadlight, neutral colour schemes & large sash windows
* Central hallway providing desirable separation between living and sleeping accommodation
* Sitting room with an ornate intricately tiled fireplace (in working order) boasting a marble mantlepiece
* Flood lit full size dining room with brilliant light through a deep sky light set into the roof cavity ~ blue sky or stars set the scene for fabulous dinner parties in this spacious room
* New well laid out kitchen adjacent the dining room with stainless steel appliances including dishwasher and gas cooktop oven
* Large picture windows to the kitchen framing the most divine rear garden ~ can easily be utilised as a servery for balmy alfresco entertaining
* 2 lovely good-sized bedrooms, one with BIR ~ both spacious enough for extra furniture to add your own warmth and inspiration
* Separate modern white bathroom to the rear of the home with new vanity, heated towel rail & bath, and accessed from the laundry which also opens to the rear garden
* Stunning botanic style landscaped rear gardens with the most beautiful perfectly placed tree in the centre to provide excellent shade, plus a historic stone wall of former neighbouring stables of yesteryear as an added feature creating the most spectacular setting for amazing alfresco entertaining and summer garden parties ~ simply perfect!
* Generous garden shed, a subtle addition for storage, garden equipment & bikes
With the necessary upgrades and facilities that modern living requires in a home of this era ~ new wiring, new roof, new kitchen, modern bathroom & ducted reverse cycle air conditioning ~ all the work has been done to present this enchanting home to a new owner who will live in and love the home and the inner city lifestyle that is on offer. Parking for up to 3 vehicles (via permit) is available to the residence upon application to Council (terms & conditions apply).
Walk or cycle to amazing restaurants, hotels & historic precincts of Melbourne Street & North Adelaide, City Fringe & CBD: Adelaide Oval, Universities of Adelaide & SA, Royal Adelaide Hospital, plus proximity to Walkerville Terrace with its own charm and facilities. This desirable, affordable cottage in the tightly held enclave of Gilberton is an enviable and worthy lifestyle investment.
** The health and wellbeing of our clients, the community and our team is extremely important to us. Whilst we encourage people to continue property viewings, in the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19 we ask that you respect others' health. If you or others that you may have been in contact with, have returned from any interstate or overseas destination within the last 14 days or you are displaying any flu like symptoms please do not attend property viewings. **
Council: Town of Walkerville
CT: Volume 5813 Folio 106
Council Rates: $1,298.40 per annum
SA Water: $165.68 per quarter
ESL: $136.20 per annum
Land Size: 190sqm (approx.)
Year Built: 1870
Zoning: Established Neighbourhood
