Sitting right on the fringe of historic Port Adelaide, 20 Leader Street is the kind of c.1910 character home that makes its presence felt before you even reach the front door. Framed by established greenery and a white picket fence, its storybook façade gives way to an entrance rich in leadlight, ornate timberwork and a graceful arched hallway, with soaring ceilings and solid pine floors carrying that old-world warmth deep inside. Four beautifully proportioned bedrooms anchor the symmetrical footprint, each offering the scale that make a restoration project here feel especially worthwhile.
At the rear, the home shifts into relaxed everyday territory. A spacious lounge connects easily with the timber-clad kitchen and meals zone, where stone benchtops meet a wonderful exposed-brick fireplace now framing the statement freestanding cooker. The bathroom has already taken its leap forward, pairing full-height tiling, brass fixtures, a freestanding bath and separate rainfall shower in a polished contemporary finish. Beyond, a versatile sunroom opens the door to further ideas, while the sweeping rear verandah and side-street driveway access add flexibility around the home.
There is plenty here to savour now, but just as much to get excited about next. Restore its character, sharpen the remaining interiors and let more than a century of personality do the heavy lifting, all from an address plugged straight into the momentum of the Port. Cafes, breweries and the evolving waterfront precinct sit moments away, Westfield West Lakes and the coast keep weekends well supplied, and key arterial roads put Adelaide CBD within easy reach. For buyers chasing substance, soul and a project with serious upside, this is a canvas with far more character than most.
FEATURES WE LOVE
• Elegant c.1910 character residence rich in period detail + restoration appeal
• Four-bedroom foundation framed by soaring ceilings, solid pine floors + graceful traditional proportions
• Statement entry featuring intricate leadlight, decorative timberwork + a sweeping arched hallway
• Spacious central lounge complemented by timber floors, heritage detailing + split-system AC
• Character-packed kitchen/meals zone featuring stone benchtops, timber cabinetry + exposed-brick fireplace housing the freestanding cooker
• Stylishly updated bathroom enjoying full-height tiling, relaxing bath, rainfall shower + brass fixtures
• Versatile rear sunroom extending the home's usable footprint
• Sweeping rear verandah offering substantial sheltered outdoor space
• Sizeable detached shed + handy external storage
• Side-street driveway access + charming picket-fenced frontage
LOCATION
• A short stroll to Eric Sutton Reserve, Mount Carmel College + Pennington Primary
• Close to local eateries + takeaway options, including the Grand Junction Tavern + iconic Vietnam Restaurant
• Moments to vibrant Port Adelaide serving up popular cafes, restaurants, bars + all your shopping essentials
• 8-minutes to Semaphore Beach + a quick 10 to both Westfield West Lakes or Arndale Shopping Centre
• A 20-minute bee-line to Adelaide CBD by way of car, bus or train
Disclaimer: As much as we aimed to have all details represented within this advertisement be true and correct, it is the buyer/ purchaser's responsibility to complete the correct due diligence while viewing and purchasing the property throughout the active campaign. RLA 355014
Property Details:
Council | PORT ADELAIDE ENFIELD
Zone | General Neighbourhood (Z2102) - GN
Land | 460sqm(Approx.)
House | 220sqm(Approx.)
Built | 1910
Council Rates | $1222.15 pa
Water | $191.85 pq
ESL | $121.25 pa
