Steeped in timeless elegance and rich with character, this c.1920s bungalow is a rare inner-east treasure where yesteryear charm meets thoughtful contemporary comfort. Nestled in the leafy heart of prestigious Heathpool, 5 Rothbury Avenue makes an immediate impression-its classic redbrick façade and return verandah setting the tone for understated grandeur across an expansive 1,137sqm (approx.) parcel brimming with future potential.
Beyond the stately frontage, a grand hallway introduces beautifully proportioned formal lounge and dining rooms, where soaring ceilings, rich timber floors, and enduring architectural detail celebrate the craftsmanship of a bygone era. These refined spaces deliver an atmosphere of grace and permanence, perfect for elegant entertaining or quiet evenings cradled with loved ones.
At the heart of the home, family-focused functionality takes centre stage. A contemporary kitchen anchors daily life with ease, offering generous bench space, a welcoming breakfast bar, and modern appliances that effortlessly support midweek meals, school mornings, and weekend gatherings alike. It's a space designed to connect, invite, and bring the household together.
Flowing seamlessly from the original footprint, a light-filled rear family zone opens to a charming alfresco and sunbathed lawns beyond-creating a wonderful balance of indoor comfort and outdoor enjoyment. Whether hosting friends, unwinding in the sunshine, or watching kids play freely, this adaptable layout delivers space to live, relax, and grow. Together with three generous bedrooms plus a central study/home office and family bathroom, everyday practicality is well catered for.
Yet it's the future promise of this blue-chip address that truly sets it apart. With irreplaceable foundations, expansive landholding, and an elite Heathpool position, the opportunity to architecturally reimagine this residence into a showstopping contemporary masterpiece is compelling (STCC). Footsteps from elite public and private schooling, moments to Burnside Village, The Parade Norwood, pristine parklands, and just 2.5km from the CBD across Victoria Park... this is a once-in-a-generation chance to secure enduring prestige and limitless potential in one of Adelaide's most coveted locales.
FEATURES WE LOVE
• Stately c.1920s bungalow nestled on a highly-prized 1,137sqm (approx.) allotment
• Incredible potential to renovate, update + expand with exciting architectural possibilities (subject to council conditions)
• Return verandah frontage, grand entry + expansive formal lounge/dining rooms
• Light-filled family zone extending to the all-weather alfresco/outdoor living
• Central contemporary kitchen featuring great bench space, abundant timber-clad cabinetry + cupboards, 900mm stainless oven, dishwasher + spacious breakfast bar
• 3 generous bedrooms, two with BIRs + Jack & Jill style bathroom
• 4th bedroom/study or home office
• Contemporary family bathroom + functional family laundry
• Ducted AC throughout the original home, powerful split-system AC in the family living + cosy combustion heater in the formal lounge
• Bill-busting solar system for low energy use
• Original wine cellar access via the kitchen
• Spacious backyard sweeping of sunny lawns
• Large garage/workshop, additional garden/tool shed
• Wide block with double driveway entry
LOCATION
• A leisure stroll to the scenic, gum-studded Tusmore Park
• Zoned for Marryatville Primary, Linden Park Primary + High School moments away, or enrol at Loreto, Mary MacKillop or Pembroke for elite private options
• A stone's throw from boutique Burnside Village, as well as the iconic Parade Norwood for unrivalled cosmopolitan atmosphere
• 2.3km to Victoria Park, 5-minutes to Wakefield Street + just 8-minutes to Rundle Street's thriving East End
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Burnside RLA 334844
Property Details:
Council | Norwood, Payneham & St Peters
Zone | EN - Established Neighbourhood
Land | 1137sqm(Approx.)
House | 368sqm(Approx.)
Built | 1925
Council Rates | $TBC pa
Water | $TBC pq
ESL | $TBC pa
