Single-owned and shaped with an individuality that's almost impossible to replicate, 23 Durant Avenue is a mid-century original with far more personality than a conventional renovator. Solid foundations, soaring ceilings, skylights and walls of glass create an unexpectedly bright interior, where timber detailing, built-in joinery and a distinctly retro aesthetic give buyers an incredible base to preserve, polish or completely reinvent.
The heart of the home brings the lounge, dining and updated contemporary kitchen together beneath that wonderful sense of height, with a cosy fireplace ready for winter nights and abundant cabinetry keeping the everyday practical. Two flexible bedrooms sit alongside the neat main bathroom, while upstairs delivers another sunlit room ready to serve as a third bedroom or second living retreat. It's an intriguing footprint for buyers who value character, adaptability and the freedom to make a home entirely their own.
Then comes the extra layer that changes the proposition. Beyond the rear sunroom/utility zone, a separate rumpus retreat combines its own kitchenette and bathroom, opening possibilities for extended family or potential sublet income, while a detached office out back creates another dedicated escape for work or hobbies. Outside, the sunny courtyard, extensive shedding, long secure carport and additional driveway parking bring serious flexibility for cars, caravans and just about anything else; renovate and refurb, rent while planning your next move or explore the site's high value development potential (STCC).
Pairing family convenience alongside the foothills lifestyle this prized eastern pocket does so well, walk the kids to Stradbroke Primary, Morialta Secondary College or Rostrevor College, while nearby parks, playgrounds and Morialta Conservation Park keep weekend adventure close to home. Romeo's Foodland and Rostrevor Food Barn cover the local essentials, with Newton Village, Newton Central and Firle Plaza extending the shopping and café options. Add in The Parade Norwood around 10-minutes away and Adelaide CBD approximately 15 by car or bus.
Features you'll love:
- Distinctive single-owner mid-century home brimming with original architectural personality
- Lofty ceilings, extensive glazing + skylights drawing natural light deep inside
- Inviting lounge + dining zone with cosy fireplace
- Updated contemporary kitchen featuring ample cabinetry, good bench space + modern appliances
- Versatile main bedroom enjoying extensive built-in storage + warm timber detailing
- Flexible second bedroom + sunlit upper-level third bedroom/second living retreat
- Neat central bathroom + ducted evaporative cooling
- Separate rear rumpus retreat complete with kitchenette + bathroom for extended-family or rental appeal
- Detached office or studio delivering a quiet work-from-home
- Spacious rear courtyard framed by established greenery + extensive shedding
- Long secure carport with multi-vehicle capacity, additional driveway parking + established front gardens
- Exciting renovation, rental or redevelopment possibilities (subject to planning consent)
Location highlights:
- A brisk walk to Stradbroke Primary, Morialta Secondary or Rostrevor College
- Moments to parks, playgrounds or the iconic Morialta Conservation Park
- Local shopping hubs at arm's reach, including Romeo's Foodland + Rostrevor Food Barn, as well as Magill Road's redeveloped strip
- Easy reach to Newton Village, Newton Central + busy Firle Plaza teeming with café destinations
- A quick 10-minutes to cosmopolitan Parade Norwood for more dining, retail + weekend entertainment
- Still 15-minutes to Adelaide CBD by car or bus
Specifications:
CT / 5677/540
Council / Campbelltown
Zoning / GN
Built / 1955
Land / 639m2 (approx)
Frontage / 17.37m
Council Rates / $2,169.05pa
Emergency Services Levy / $119.70pa
SA Water / $239.96pq
Estimated rental assessment $700 - $750per week/ Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools / Stradbroke School, Magill School, East Torrens P.S, Thorndon Park P.S, Morialta Secondary College, Norwood International H.S, Charles Campbell College
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
