There's something wonderfully inviting about a c.1930 solid brick property that's been lovingly maintained, especially when it comes with 743sqm of room to make your own mark. At 9 Raleigh Avenue, character takes centre stage with soaring ceilings, warm timber accents and an original three-bedroom footprint that wears its history proudly. For young families chasing a home with personality, or buyers ready to build on a classic, this Flinders Park address has plenty to get excited about.
The formal lounge brings a cosy combustion fireplace into the picture, together with casual dining connecting to a crisp kitchen makeover keeping company close and conversation flowing. Crisp stone surfaces, a farmhouse trough sink and excellent cabinetry give the family chef a fresh place to work, without losing the warmth of the home's older bones. Three versatile bedrooms sit alongside a gleaming updated bathroom, while ducted evaporative cooling and energy-saving solar add welcome value to the day-to-day.
Out back, the entertaining possibilities grow considerably. A wide verandah meets a pitched pergola, creating a wonderful setting for weekend gatherings as leafy greenery surrounds a lawn ready for kids to claim and pets to roam. Further into the block, extensive shedding, a greenhouse and chicken coop speak to the property's productive charm, but it's the decision to keep the character, modernise further and extend into the backyard, or explore an entirely new architectural vision across the deep allotment that's truly up for grabs (STCC).
There's just as much to like beyond the front gate too. Flinders Park Primary and Nazareth Catholic College are a short stroll away, while Findon Shopping Centre makes the weekly shop a breeze and Grange Road's buzzing cafes cater to the coffee run. Linear Park's leafy trails invite long walks or weekend rides, with Adelaide's golden western beaches an easy outing when summer rolls around. Head the other way and the CBD is close enough to keep work, dining and city nights firmly on the agenda.
FEATURES WE LOVE
• Much-loved c.1930 solid brick residence on a sweeping 743sqm (approx.) allotment
• Character-filled formal lounge/dining featuring a cosy combustion fireplace, timber accents + soaring ceilings
• Separate lounge or generous main bedroom with split-system AC
• Sparkling kitchen featuring stone benchtops, trough sink, generous cabinetry + modern stainless appliances, including dishwasher
• Three comfortable bedrooms within the original character footprint, two with ceiling fans, two with BIRs, two with AC
• Updated family bathroom featuring separate shower + bath, full-height tiling
• Practical laundry with storage, ducted evaporative AC + bill-busting solar
• Expansive covered verandah + pitched pergola adding fantastic outdoor entertaining potential
• Deep backyard featuring mature trees, sun-dappled lawn + garden beds
• Extensive shedding, greenhouse + chicken coop
• Secure tandem carport with additional driveway parking, complemented by leafy front gardens
• Wonderful scope to extend, redesign or redevelop the landholding (subject to council conditions)
LOCATION
• A short stroll to Flinders Park Primary + Nazareth Catholic College, zoned for Underdale High moments away
• Thriving inner-west positioning with popular cafes + eateries at your fingertips, including Cucina, Findon Hotel, Shapeshifter Brewing, 94 West, Aye Frank, Gabagool + more
• A stone's throw to Findon Shopping Centre, Welland Plaza, Brickworks Market + Plant 4 Bowden for great shopping options
• Less than 10-minutes to Grange Beach for an incredible summer lifestyle + same to Adelaide CBD by car, bus or bike along River Torrens
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Property Details:
Council | CHARLES STURT
Zone | General Neighbourhood (Z2102) - GN
Land | 743sqm(Approx.)
House | 348sqm(Approx.)
Built | 1930
Council Rates | $TBC pa
Water | $TBC pq
ESL | $TBC pa
