43 Marlborough St College Park SA 5069
Presented to the market for only the third time in 145 years, this is an exceptionally rare opportunity to secure a gracious sandstone villa situated on one of South Australia’s most exclusive, tightly held and coveted streets renowned for its magnificent residences and wide treelined beauty.
Built c.1880 by William Box for Charles Chapman who named it ‘Kent Villa’ in honour of his birthplace, this elegantly disposed home bears all the hallmarks of outstanding Victorian craftsmanship, with a highly versatile floorplan and potential to further enhance or reconfigure subject to approvals.
Nestled behind a picket fence and gently elevated above the front garden, the enchanting façade boasts immense street appeal, incorporating a pretty lace trimmed veranda, decorative corbels and fretwork, shutters and a grand pedimented window.
From the double arched hallway with high ceilings, four principal rooms are currently disposed as a generously proportioned master bedroom with built-in robes and an ensuite, two further bedrooms and a gracious sitting room or fourth bedroom adorned with a marble fireplace.
In addition, a country style kitchen, laundry, family bathroom and separate WC.
Large extended living and meals has been designed to reflect the home’s original architecture and takes full advantage of its sunny northerly orientation.
Arched fanlight doors step through to an elevated alfresco dining platform bathed in sunshine, with striped awnings, steps down to the rear lawn, and ‘Pali de Casada’ all reminiscent of a waterside Venetian palazzo.
A versatile outdoor room makes the perfect home office, studio retreat or even another bedroom.
This superb home with its blue ribbon position, close proximity to St Peters College and scope to further upgrade presents a once in a generation opportunity for the discerning buyer. Early inspection is highly recommended.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF NOTE
• Two-car carport with additional driveway parking
• Internal entry from carport
• Shed
• Concealed utility area & drying yard
• Ceiling roses
• Marble fireplace in sitting room
• Dishlex dishwasher, gas cooktop
• Two gas fireplaces
• Split system A/C
• Heated towel rails
• Alarm
LOCATION: Less than 4 km to Victoria Square. Short walk to St Peters College
LIFESTYLE: Walk to Botanical Gardens, Zoo, Linear Park, East End, Universities, St Peters bakeries, cafes & pubs. Close to The Avenues, Walkerville Terrace, Payneham Road shopping
EDUCATION: Zoned to Adelaide Botanic & Adelaide High Schools, Walkerville and North Adelaide Primary Schools. Walk to St Peters College. Minutes to Prince Alfred College, Wilderness & St Andrews
