Where Bakewell and Northumberland Streets carve out a corner of more than 1000sqm, this c1920 villa clings delightfully to its past, even as it evolves into the modern-day dream. After 38 years in the hands of one family, what's left behind is a rare blend of soul, scale, and school zoning gold.
You forget what a true 1000sqm feels like until you see a four-bedroom home stretch out across it - and still leave you with enough space for a swimming pool and rolling lawns shaded by a majestic Chinese Elm.
In a floorplan that respects tradition but bends to modern needs, you'll find an expansive formal lounge and three of your four bedrooms tucked into the original footprint - as well as a near-new, skylit ensuite addition with underfloor heating and walk-in shower.
With baltic pine floors, ornate fireplaces, leadlight windows, decorative hall arch and intricate ceiling roses, the original home reads like a dearly-held love letter to long-lost craftsmanship.
Rather than break from the past, the extension steps in time with it - retaining those high ceilings, widening sightlines, and letting the sun pour over spotted gum floors.
The granite-topped galley kitchen serves as both divide and connector, leading you from family zone to north-facing bay-windowed conservatory in one glorious sweep.
The fourth bedroom takes a considered detour, tucked away at the rear alongside a powder room, creating a discreet poolside retreat for guests or teenagers tired of sharing.
Outside, that solar-heated pool takes centre stage in summer, epic cricket battles ensue, and a sweeping rear verandah and arbour invite long-table lunches year round.
Tusmore is the east's understated overachiever. It gives you the parks, the pools, the pretty streets and newly upgraded Burnside Village - and then quietly slips in Marryatville High zoning like it's no big deal. A dream indeed.
More to love:
Prized corner allotment of some 1079sqm
C1920 sandstone villa with sympathetic extensions and periodic improvements
Four spacious bedrooms, including private rear retreat with adjacent powder room
Two updated bathrooms with underfloor heating, including skylit ensuite (2023)
Original Baltic pine floors, ornate fireplaces, leadlight windows, and intricate ceiling roses
Soaring 3.5m ceilings throughout, retained in both original and extended wings
Granite-topped galley kitchen with Artusi gas cooktop and Smeg electric oven
North-facing conservatory with bay window and garden views
Formal lounge with gas fireplace (Stoke) and spotted gum parquetry floors
Fully tiled, solar-heated cement pool with entertainer's verandah and arbour
Automatic irrigation system to lawns and established gardens
Double garage with automatic gates + additional secure off-street parking
Small underfloor buttery cellar for wine storage
Colorbond roof (updated 2020)
Monitored security system and NBN
Zoned for Burnside and Linden Park Primary, and Marryatville High School
Close to elite schooling including Loreto, Pembroke, St Peter's Girls & Seymour
50m to public transport on Northumberland Street
Short walk to Tusmore Park, Burnside Pool and Burnside Village
Much-loved by one family for 38 years
Specifications:
CT / 5183/766
Council / Burnside
Zoning / EN
Built / 1920
Land / 1156m2 (approx)
Frontage / 22.86m
Council Rates / $3,678pa
Emergency Services Levy / $333.05pa
SA Water / $392.75pq
Estimated rental assessment $1,400 - $1,500 per week/ Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools / Burnside P.S, Linden Park P.S, Marryatville P.S, Rose Park P.S, Glen Osmond P.S, Marryatville H.S, Glenunga International H.S, Norwood International H.S
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