Long before St Georges became one of Adelaide's most coveted addresses, this house was already here. Quietly beautiful, deeply rooted, and lovingly known by locals as "the beautiful house."
Its name is Serenity, and it wears it well.
Built in 1929 and later featured in the July 1931 edition of Home Beautiful, this Georgian residence carries its history lightly. Every line speaks credit to the enduring craftsmanship where the beauty lies in proportion, balance and a sense of permanence rarely found today.
Set on a substantial 843m² double-fronted corner allotment, the home is framed by established tropical gardens that soften its lines and create a private, almost meditative arrival. Stone paths meander, palms rise overhead, and the world seems to slow as you approach the front door.
Inside, light and space unfold naturally. Jarrah floors, high ceilings and, a Lopi combustion heater and original fireplaces ground the home in warmth. Discover the central skylit atrium which draws the outdoors in; filling the house with fresh air, shifting light and a quiet rhythm that changes with the day. It's a home designed to breathe.
The floor plan is flexible and forgiving, accommodating families across generations, moments of togetherness and places of retreat. Upstairs, a light-filled studio tells its own story; once the creative space of renowned designer Wytt Morro, and still a place where ideas come easily and time stretches a little longer.
Renovated with respect and restraint, modern comforts have been carefully introduced without erasing the home's soul. Everything feels considered. Nothing feels rushed.
Beyond the gates, St Georges offers its finest village eateries to the likes of Laxmi's and Khana Khazana, Burnside Village, tree-lined streets and a sense of community that's increasingly rare. Yet at the end of the day, Serinity remains quietly removed, peaceful and grounded.
Some will see opportunity in the land and the corner position.
Others will feel something deeper.
Because homes like Serenity aren't just lived in.
They're held, remembered, and passed on.
Nearby schools include Linden Park Primary, Glen Osmond Primary, Parkside Primary, Highgate School, Burnside Primary, Seymour College, Glenunga International High Shcool, Urrbrae Agricultural High School, Marryatville High School, Unley High School, Mitcham Girls High School.
SPECIFICATIONS:
CT // 5063/352
Zone // Suburban Neighbourhood
Built // 1929
Land // 843sqm
Council // City of Burnside
Council Rates // $3,196.35 per annum
SA Water // $351.49 per quarter + usage
ESL // $296 per annum
Estimated Rent // Written assessment provided upon request
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