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Auction Location: on site.
Beyond its elegant facade framed by the heritage wire fence, gate and pretty garden with welcoming arbour, this impeccably presented 3-4 bedroom, 1929 Bungalow named "Lurnea", nestled on 603sq.m (approx) with a 15.35m frontage (approx) offers breathtaking family spaces designed for both refined and relaxed living and entertaining.
Delighting the senses in both classic and contemporary ways, the traditional front verandah introduces the sophisticated interiors with all the character features including lofty ceilings, stunning timber floors, period light fittings and open fireplaces.
The charming entrance hallway with delicate leadlight, wooden fretwork and baltic pine floorboards flows past the exquisite formal lounge (or 4th bedroom) starring an open fireplace with wooden mantel, the main front bedroom fitted with built-in robes, second bedroom (or study) and into the heart of the home. Here, the original dining room with gas log fireplace opens to the entertainer's kitchen featuring breakfast bar crowned by pendant lighting, stone benchtops, abundant crisp white cabinetry, Smeg oven, gas cooktops, Subway tile splashback and servery window into the rear family room. Accented by floor to ceiling windows and flushed with natural light, French doors lead out from the family living zone to the rear paved courtyard and North-facing cottage garden.
Accommodation is completed by a third bedroom that enjoys rear garden views, is newly carpeted and cooled by an airy ceiling fan.
The Federation style bathroom showcases a timber vanity with marble top, brass tap fittings, separate bath, shower and w.c.
Outside, the vine covered pergola provides an enchanting alfresco dining area, perfect for long lazy lunches while admiring a beautifully established garden planted with roses, holly hocks, wisteria, shade trees, and even features a jasmine-covered arbour, birdhouse and gate access to the rear lane.
A host of extras include:-
- Ducted evaporative cooling in original front rooms (5 outlets)
- Split system air-conditioner in lounge
- Gas log fireplace in dining
- Gas combustion heater in family room
- Ceiling fans in family room & 3rd bedroom
- BIC in hallway
- Baltic pine floorboards in hallway, lounge, dine, 1st & 2nd bedrooms
- Tiled flooring in family room
- Separate laundry with external access
- 2nd w.c. off laundry
- Roof insulation
- Shed with concrete floor & power
- 2kW solar system fully replaced in 2020 with top tariff maintained
- 3 Watertanks plumbed to laundry & w.c.
- Single carport + secure off-street park behind gates
- External awnings on both sides of house
Embracing character, beauty and privacy in this family-friendly pocket, this gorgeous property is close to shops, all amenities including excellent local and private schools (Black Forest Primary, St Anthony's School, Emmaus Christian College, Plympton Primary and Errington Special Education Centre), minutes from the Glandore stop for the Glenelg tram, bus services, or an easy 12 minute commute to the City.
Auction: Saturday 22nd January at 11am, on site. - CONTRACTED AT AUCTION
CT: 6177/967
Council: Marion
Council Rates: $2,598.64 per annum (approx)
SA Water Rates: $224.53 per quarter (approx)
Land size: 603sqm (approx)
Year Built: 1929
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RLA 275279
295 Kensington Road, Kensington Park SA 5068
(08) 8431 6088
JANINE BERGIN
0417 893 453
