C1890 bay window villa…rewritten for today

Auction Sat, 21st Jun - 11.30am (usp) Set at the conclusion of leafy Malvern no-through road, this C1890 bay window villa delivers time-honoured character like few can - then spins the story on its head with a north-facing rear made for 21st-century living: open, sunlit, and flanked by a lap pool, spa and basketball court. Beyond its bluestone and lacework, the home's traditional hallmarks assert themselves; soaring pressed tin ceilings, ornate fireplaces that work to this day, colourful leadlight, and polished boards that have been treading generations of time. Feeding its wide, sweeping hall: six gloriously sized rooms, starting at a triple bay window formal lounge with a marble fireplace, a sunny disposition and the scope to be an additional bedroom on a whim. A cellar hides your prized collection. The huge main bedroom sits in plain sight; a grand place of rest with a walk-in robe and updated ensuite for good measure. Work from home? The designated office says, "pull up a seat and surge through those pesky emails without disruption. And then the old world gives way to the new. The rear opens up, stretching wide to meet the northern sunlight with a sweeping open-plan layout that congregates around its fully-equipped kitchen and spills effortlessly through French doors to a decked alfresco zone. Covered, courtside and blessed with a kitchen of its own, the elevated deck creates an all-weather landing between the fully-tiled pool and a playing arena with an official-grade ring and flooring that softens the sound of a bouncing Wilson. This is one of those rare pockets where everything good seems to gather. Walk to Unley Oval for a weekend game, peruse Hyde Park's boutiques, stock the fridge at Unley Shopping Centre and send the kids to schools people move postcodes for. And when the city calls, it's an Unley Road beeline in. It doesn't get much better than this. - C.1900 bay window bluestone villa in tightly held Malvern - Beautifully preserved character features - Flexible floor plan - Impressive open-plan rear addition with loads of natural light - Well-equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, dishwasher and ample storage - Double carport (with roller front), plus room for another car in the driveway. - Custom basketball court with pro-grade ring and noise-dampening surface - Wine cellar - Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning - Security system - Gas heating for the spa and pool, plus solar heating - Moments from Unley Oval, perfect for weekend strolls and sport - Just steps to Mitre 10 for the weekend DIY run - Walk to Unley Shopping Centre, Unley Library and major supermarkets - Zoned for Highgate Primary and Unley High; close to Walford and Concordia College - Minutes to Hyde Park's boutiques, cafes and King William Road dining precinct - Quick access to the city via Unley Road or nearby public transport routes All information or material provided has been obtained from third party sources and, as such, we cannot guarantee that the information or material is accurate. Ouwens Casserly Real Estate Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any errors or omissions (including, but not limited to, a property's floor plans and land size, building condition or age). Interested potential purchasers should make their own enquiries and obtain their own professional advice. OUWENS CASSERLY - MAKE IT HAPPEN™ RLA 275403