Held with pride and quietly admired, this landmark C1927 residence stands with dignified grace at 5 Brookside Road - set within what is widely regarded as the most tranquil and coveted pocket of the original Springfield Estate.
Designed by renowned architect Gavin Lawson for Dr Percy Raymond Begg AO, the home sprawls across some 2,401sqm (approx.) of manicured, botanical grounds, where heritage elegance and contemporary family living exist in idyllic harmony.
From the outset, its presence is unmistakable - yet it's the sense of privacy and calm that truly defines the experience.
Beyond the gracious reception hall, beautifully preserved formal rooms reveal themselves - timber-clad dining, an elegant sitting room with central fireplace, and leadlight windows framing garden vistas that feel almost painted. These rooms speak to the craftsmanship of a bygone era, while seamlessly connecting to sympathetic modern additions designed for today's family life.
The heart of the home expands into generous casual living zones, anchored by a superb chef's kitchen appointed with Miele appliances, Corian benchtops and bespoke cabinetry. Light-filled lounge and dining spaces organically flow outdoors to a protected alfresco pavilion - complete with kitchenette, gas cooktop and mounted TV - perfectly suited to entertain in style during all seasons.
A standout statement, the heated swimming pool is found indoors for year-round use, opening through café doors to a sun-drenched sandstone terrace and overlooking the immaculate full-size tennis court - creating a resort-like environment rarely seen in residential estates.
Accommodation is both luxurious and practical, with the palatial ground-floor master suite enjoying a vast custom dressing room and indulgent couple's ensuite with underfloor heating. Upstairs, three further bedrooms are complemented by a stylish central bathroom and multiple built-in study stations - ideal for growing families. But it's the lush views across the estate that elevate each into a serene world of their own.
Positioned in the vibrant heart of Springfield, yet tucked away in its quietest enclave, this is a home defined by privacy, scale and liveability - moments from Burnside Village, Mitcham Square and elite schooling, surrounded leafy avenues, walking trails and a community where children still feel safe to ride bikes freely.
An estate of rare grace and grandeur, this is a once-in-a-generation offering - where heritage, lifestyle and legacy align in Springfield's most coveted address.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF NOTE:
Full-size & floodlit synthetic tennis court
Solar-heated indoor pool with bar & pavilion & powder room
Secure 4-car garaging
Formal entry, dining & sitting rooms
Open plan living & huge home theatre
Peaceful & productive home office
Robes to all bedrooms
Three beautiful bathrooms
Alfresco entertaining with outdoor kitchen
Roaming, terraced & fully irrigated gardens
Ducted R/C air conditioning
Feature gas fireplaces
Substantial wine cellar
LOCATION & LIFESTYLE:
Short stroll to Carrick Hill & Brownhill Creek walking trails
Proximity to shopping & boutiques of Burnside Village & Mitcham Square
Just 6km from the heart of Adelaide CBD
EDUCATION:
Footsteps from Mercedes College
Prized zoning for Mitcham Primary & Unley High
Proximity to Scotch, Concordia, Walford, Cabra & Seymour College
