Marlborough Street College Park is one of Adelaide's most exclusive and prestigious residential addresses, and this distinguished villa of outstanding character and impressive proportion is one of the most admired on this tree-lined boulevard. The highly versatile and spacious floorplan combines gracious Victorian features, beautifully curated interiors and stylish contemporary comfort to form an exceptional family home.
HISTORY
Built c.1883 by prominent builder Friedrich Dechert who designed many of the beautiful villas that grace Marlborough Street, 'Olivecombe' is without doubt one of his finest. Only a handful of families have had the privilege of residing here in its almost 140-year history, making this a rare opportunity for a new generation to enjoy and cherish.
ENTRANCE & HERITAGE FEATURES
Standing proudly beyond a wrought iron fence and embraced by lawn and formal plantings, the elegant symmetrical facade is enhanced by double embellished bay windows and a wisteria entwined return veranda.
Enchanting stained-glass that surrounds the front door is echoed down a grand arched hallway that intersects the highly flexible traditional floorplan.
Glorious original features have been preserved throughout, and include decorative fireplaces, superb ceiling roses, 4m plus ceilings, floorboards and servant bells.
FORMAL ROOMS
Both the dining room and formal sitting room are expansive showpieces. Perfect for formal entertaining or an everyday relaxed retreat, the sitting room features an elegant bay window with plantation shutters and an open gas fire.
Beneath a resplendent chandelier that originally hung in the Regent Theatre and warmed by a gas fire, the opulent dining room with pressed metal ceiling will host the most glamorous dinner party or large family gathering.
An eclectic study/library forms a cocoon for the bibliophile and a unique backdrop for Zoom meetings.
MASTER SUITE & FAMILY ACCOMMODATION
The sophisticated master is a sumptuous haven with bay window, chandelier and gas fire. The fashionista's dream dressing room includes floor to ceiling robes and fireplace; and a newly renovated designer ensuite features marble, double vanities and a private decked courtyard with outdoor shower.
Two further bedrooms include built-in robes and fireplaces. A home office with custom workstation could be utilised as a fourth bedroom.
OPEN PLAN LIVING
Forming the contemporary hub of the home, open plan living effortlessly merges indoor and outdoor spaces. The kitchen hosts a range of integrated Euro appliances, custom cabinetry, stainless countertops, marble splashbacks and a central marble island overlooking casual living and meals.
Below, an expansive cellar is perfect for storing an extensive wine collection and for the connoisseur to host tastings.
Privately situated, a huge family bathroom is appointed with aged brass tapware, floor to ceiling marble, bath, double vanities and linen press. The adjacent laundry doubles as a powder room.
ALFRESCO LIFESTYLE
The current owners have cleverly converted the original stable with cobbled floors into a fabulous poolside entertaining pavilion that incorporates a kitchenette, built-in seating, Jetmaster fireplace, TV and speakers; whilst the original saddle room currently houses a home gym.
A resort-style vibe extends from the solar heated pool punctuated by towering palms and sun decks, across a lawn dappled by a majestic jacaranda, to an elevated entertaining/lounge deck with hanging Didon nest.
GROUNDS
Designed by Virginia Kennett, the glorious mature garden envelops the house to form an urban oasis of clipped hedges, succulents, giant cycads, dragon trees, frangipani, ornamental pears, citrus and lush lawns. LED feature lights provide glowing night-time enchantment.
LAND SIZE: 1484sqm approx.
Position
Premier dress-circle address 4.5 km to Victoria Square
Walk to the Botanical Gardens, Linear Park, Universities
The Avenues & Walkerville Tce shopping
St Peters & Norwood bakeries, cafes & pubs
Schools
Walk to St Peters College
Close to PAC, Wilderness & St Andrews
Zoned to Adelaide Botanic High, Adelaide High School, East Adelaide & Walkerville Primary
Swimming Pool
Salt water, solar heated
Parking
Automatic driveway gates
Double carport with auto lift doors and rear garden access
Additional driveway parking
Security
Remote driveway entry
Pedestrian gate keypad
Alarm
Google Nest Cameras
Appliances
Euro oven, gas cooktop with wok burner & dishwasher
Integrated microwave combi-oven
Built-in BBQ
Outdoor kitchen plumbed for dishwasher, bar fridge, sink
Comfort
Ducted R/C air-conditioning
Plantation shutters
Instant open gas fires
Jetmaster wood fire heater
2 outdoor showers
Hanging Didon nest
Solar
10 kW solar panels
12 kWh Sonnen Battery with storage feed to grid
Garden
Designed by Virginia Kennett
Mature plantings
LED feature lighting throughout
Automatic irrigation
Workshop plus tool storage space
Well
Technology
Google Nest Cameras
Integrated Bose speakers inside & out
Sonnen Battery
NBN connected
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