Just one block back from Holdfast Bay, this historic three bedroom house is brimming with possibility. Positioned in a tightly held premier location, it will richly reward a buyer who wants to restore it to its former glory. The property is identified by the City of Holdfast Bay as a local heritage place. The home dates back to Glenelg's earliest days. It was built around the 1850s, and was used as the dwelling of the local baker Samuel Nelson, who ran his bakery next door. The bakery formed part of Glenelg's original shopping strip, and the home is part of the heritage precinct. The zone is Mixed Use and the Development plan envisages use for offices, consulting rooms, service trade premises as well as residential. The title boundary extends out to the side street (Sturt Street) for vehicle access. The home has all the hallmarks of its era. From the charming bullnose verandah to the wrought iron detailing on the front windows and high ceilings, there's endless potential here to bring out its original beauty. It comprises three good sized bedrooms, plus separate lounge with split system air conditioning. A kitchen/meals and bathroom have been added on at a later date. Both are spacious, but in need of a modern update. Step out to a rear pergola and tidy garden with private fencing and established trees. There's room here for kids to play, or landscape it into a gorgeous al fresco entertaining area. It's hard to imagine a more desirable location. You're just a few metres from Wigley Reserve, on the banks of Holdfast Bay. Dine in style at the Oyster Bar or Sammy's on the Marina, or take a stroll along the shore with a fresh coffee from Tram Side. Jetty Road shops and cafes are a short walk away, as well as the iconic Glenelg tram to take you straight into the city. It's approximately 15 minutes drive to the CBD and 10 to Westfield Marion. What we love: Valuable rear access Historic 1850s building in Glenelg's original shopping precinct Metres from Holdfast Bay, fine dining and Wigley Reserve Short stroll to Jetty Road and tramline Original features include bullnose verandah and wrought iron detailing Privately fenced garden with established trees Split system air conditioning in lounge Three bedrooms Spacious kitchen/meals Bathroom and separate WC