Set on the thriving southern fringe of Adelaide's blue-ribbon corridor, this near-original character home is ready for its next exciting chapter. Perfectly positioned as Melrose Park continues its rapid rise, this charming property rubs shoulders with the elite leafy borders of Colonel Light Gardens and Cumberland Park - delivering the perfect canvas for dreamers, doers, and renovators chasing endless potential.
Resting on a generous 681sqm corner parcel with private access via Morgan Avenue, this Art Deco gem invites imagination at every turn. Inside, solid timber floors and a wide-set frontage tell a story of timeless craftsmanship, while the 3-bedroom layout flows from a formal lounge into a cosy kitchen and casual dining, perfectly poised for an open-plan transformation.
Step outside and you'll find the beginnings of backyard brilliance: lush lawns for kids and pets to play, a lined rumpus with AC ideal for a home office, studio, or teen retreat, and a sparkling swimming pool promising sun-soaked weekends of endless family fun.
Move in and enjoy the character charm as you plan your extension masterpiece, rent it out while you design your vision, or dive straight into a full-scale renovation (subject to planning consent) - the choice (and the reward) is yours. In a postcode where growth and gentrification are the names of the game, this is one of those rare opportunities where lifestyle, location, and limitless potential all align.
A heartbeat away from Edwardstown Primary and zoned for the highly reputable Unley High, as well as a bevy of private schools in all directions, plus local favourite foodie destinations dotted along Winston Avenue, Castle Plaza around the corner, Westfield Marion in a hot minute, and the never-ending stretch of soft sandy beaches an underrated 15-minutes door-to-door don't let this treasure trove of convenience slip through your fingers.
Features you'll love:
- Wide c.1952 Art Deco frontage on a generous 681sqm (approx.) corner allotment
- Solid brick 3-bedroom base with classic character features
- Light-filled formal lounge with wide windows + feature fireplace/wall heater
- Original kitchen + casual meals ready for you to put your designer stamp on
- Neat + tidy contemporary bathroom featuring separate shower/bath/WC
- Ducted RC AC throughout for year round comfort
- Lined rumpus/home office with AC outside adding more great versatility to its current form
- Sunbathed swimming pool with provision for heating headlining the spacious backyard stretching over lush lawns
- Front driveway opening to a secure carport with roller door, plus side access via secure electric gate with total space for 3 cars
- High private boundary fencing + handy garden/tool shed
- Wonderful scope to renovate, refurb, extend, or rebuild (subject to planning consent)
Location highlights:
- Arm's reach to a range of popular local cafés + takeaway foodie hot-spots
- Around the corner from Castle Plaza, moments to the famed Pasadena Foodland, as well as easy reach to Cumberland Park Woolies/Big W + Mitcham Square
- A brisk walk or ride to Edwardstown Primary, zoned for Unley High, along with Cabra College + Sacred Heart within easy reach
- 15-minutes to Somerton Beach, 12 to all the shopping spree action of Westfield Marion + 10 to Adelaide CBD
Specifications:
CT / 5283/835
Council / Mitcham
Zoning / SN
Built / 1952
Land / 681m2 (approx)
Frontage / 18.29m
Council Rates / $1,963.50pa
Emergency Services Levy / $168.60pa
SA Water Rates / $212.10pq
Estimated rental assessment / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools / Edwardstown P.S, Colonel Light Gardens P.S, Clapham P.S, Clovelly Park P.S, Westbourne Park P.S, Unley H.S, Springbank Secondary College, Hamilton Secondary College, Mitcham Girls H.S
Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition). Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal and financial advice. Should this property be scheduled for auction, the Vendor's Statement may be inspected at any Harris Real Estate office for 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts. RLA | 226409
