Enviously positioned on a sprawling botanical land holding of approx. 1,652sqm astride one of elite Unley Park's verdant tree lined streets, conceived and crafted by an imaginative Edwardian architect (who also designed the renowned St. Peter's Cathedral) as his personal residence, 8 Bellevue Place now presents as a generational estate steeped in history and imbued with irreplaceable grace and grandeur.
Utilising an innovative early example of pre-cast concrete construction, the C.1910 home is centered around a majestic octagonal central dining hall with feature domed ceilings, offers a flexible floorplan focused on palatial room sizes, and is flooded with natural light via oversized windows and the clever use of skylights. Containing up to 6 spacious BR's (Master with WIR and ensuite) and 4 well-appointed bathrooms, the property also boasts an open plan living kitchen and dining area, a grand formal lounge, modern tilt slab concrete garaging for 5 vehicles and a second storey studio complete with its own separate kitchen and bathroom.
Featuring towering ceiling heights, polished Baltic pine flooring, tessellated tile verandah, original fireplaces and classic leadlight bay windows which typify the elegance and charm of the era, the home is replete with character features and has been almost entirely rebuilt internally throughout with no expense spared, including updated wall and ceiling panels, electrical wiring and plumbing, whilst preserving its desirable period features.
The gourmand's kitchen has been built to the highest of standards with sleek granite benchtops, copious high-quality joinery, designer handles, cleverly concealed pantry, first-class stainless steel Miele appliances and along with the adjacent dining and living rooms, offers open plan living with direct access to the entertaining patio, expansive lush and mature gardens beyond and huge solar heated swimming pool.
Upstairs, a huge studio with soaring vaulted ceilings has been outfitted with its own luxuriously appointed kitchen and contemporary bathroom with trendy subway tiles and can fulfill a variety of uses as a 6th bedroom, teenage retreat, a multigenerational family space or short-term rental to generate income.
Additional features of this gracious period estate include:
5kW Solar system
Enormous Dry Cellar
Botanical gardens with lush lawns and feature date palms
Fully irrigated gardens
Split system AC's throughout
Located within a short walk to the epicurean delights, boutiques and bars of celebrated King William Road, the house is a stone's throw from public transport, elite private schools Walford and Scotch College and is a short approx. 10 minute drive from the CBD.
8 Bellevue Place represents an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire a unique and highly architectural home on a huge land holding and live a lifestyle of luxury and exclusivity in Adelaide's most desirable locale.
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