Sited on the corner of Robert & Gloucester Streets, just steps to the beautiful white sands of Glenelg beach & a short stroll to the vibrant activity along Jetty Road, including tram to the city. From the moment you arrive at No. 5 your eyes are instantly drawn to the incredible style of this solid bluestone 1880's residence.
Step inside to a truly spectacular display of breathtaking character features, preserved to perfection & providing the ultimate opportunity to add your own style, or floor plan changes to suit your requirements. The stunning features include soaring 3.6+ metre ceiling height, deep Victorian Cove cornices, ceiling roses, an impressive range of marble & decorative timber mantelpieces to the original fireplaces, etched glass, Baltic floorboards & opportunity to polish floorboards in all other rooms, painted stencilling & decorative wall moulds.
On entry from the eastern side of the home, there is the most impressive, oversized front door, providing elegant grandeur, which then flows through the home. The 'gallery style' hall includes 4 decorative plaster arches.
The residence comprises 3 extra-large bedrooms, with the elegant master providing direct access to a full size dressing room. Bedroom 2 is a huge room, offering views over the gorgeous front garden.
Enjoy entertaining family & friends on a grand scale, in the ballroom size formal lounge, interconnecting formal dining, complete with oversized solid timber concertina doors to separate the rooms, when needed.
A traditional-themed bathroom is central to the home & is decorated with timeless black & white floor & wall tiles.
The 'country style' kitchen was renovated with stylish finishes & includes the original 'servants bells' installed high on a wall. The kitchen is fitted with 2-pac off-white cupboards, pantry with shelves & pull out drawers, practical Corian benchtops, including central island bench.
There are 2nd bathroom facilities in the laundry room (shower & toilet) and a side access door leading to the service area on the western side of the home.
A casual living room/t.v room is positioned at the rear, just off the slate-floor north-facing sunroom. Relax & entertain with the superb, extra wide, all-weather covered facility on offer in the rear yard. Complete with ceiling fan & quality pull down UV shade blinds, the wide space integrates with the delightful, manicured rear garden.
OUWENS CASSERLY - MAKE IT HAPPEN™
RLA 275403
