History-laden bluestone character home with impressive solid brick garage in enviable near-city location.

Built in 1880, this beautifully preserved double-fronted cottage has a commanding street presence with its original bluestone walls and wrought iron detailing. Past the tessellated tiled verandah, you step into a home which offers original features such as 11 foot high ceilings, polished floorboards, open fireplaces, decorative cornices and ceiling roses.

This hidden gem incorporates unique pieces of South Australian history such as a leadlight windows sourced from the old Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, panelled ceiling timbers from the State Bank building and servery salvaged from a local primary school.

The original part of the home incorporates a formal sitting room with fireplace and the adjacent room also with a fireplace, offers versatility as a formal dining room, kids play room or possible fourth bedroom. There are three bedrooms, main with opening vaulted Velux roof window, 2020 modern ensuite bathroom with opening Velux roof window plus walk-in robe and study nook. All three bedrooms have quality built-in robes and the federation family bathroom with neutral tones includes a claw-foot bath.

The character solid timber kitchen has a north-facing aspect and overlooks the natural light filled family and meals area. The kitchen has a stand-alone 700mm gas cooktop and electric oven, Asko dishwasher, ample bench space, walk-in pantry and views across the family room to the rear garden.

French doors open to the side verandah, and the low maintenance courtyard garden includes a Wisteria covered pergola, vertical wall-garden and paved entertaining area. A huge solid brick garage with remote controlled door offers access and off-street parking for four vehicles plus workshop. This space could be used as a studio or transformed into stand-alone accommodation (subject to all necessary consents). Other features include:

• Ceiling fans & reversed cycle air conditioning
• Large dry cellar
• Watering system
• Zoned for Adelaide High School & Botanic High School