Sold prior to auction! Offered for the first time in 25 years, a truly beautiful family home imbued with character, warmth, and charm. This substantial residence provides a wonderful balance of formal and informal living spaces. The north-facing undercover alfresco area and large, sparkling inground swimming pool compliment the manicured rear gardens. The modern well-equipped kitchen overlooks the substantial family room complete with feature Jet-master fireplace, ceiling fans and beautiful parquetry flooring. The entertainer's dream! The music room is a personal favourite which may also be unitised as a formal sitting room. Generously proportioned with a marble fire surround and flooded with northern light, this elegant space also has direct access to the outside via the return verandah. There is so much to love about this character home including wonderful accoutrements typical of the Federation era featuring stunning leadlight, high decorative ceilings, beautiful polished floorboards, gorgeous parquetry, grand open fireplaces, and ornate timber fretwork. This is a rare offering and one that has been truly loved by the current custodians for the past 25 years. Additional Features: 26 solar panels, 11.4KW system 25KW solar storage battery, allowing the vendor to be in credit for easily 8 months per annum. Two large underground rain water tanks. Ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning with two separate systems at the front and rear. Two gas hot water systems. Large home office near the kitchen/family room. Substantial wine cellar. Family sized laundry. Huge separate storage room with wall-to-wall built-in cupboards. Security System. Secure locked front gate with camera and key code. Double auto-door garage with rear lane access. Open fireplaces in all entertaining rooms. Superbly located within walking distance to Wilderness School and near many other elite schools including St. Peters, PAC, St. Andrews, and many excellent primary schools. Council Rates | $4,249.30 pa SA Water | $442.60 pq ESL | $412.85 pa Year Built | 1900 Are you thinking of purchasing this property as an investment? Speak with our Property Management team about how we can assist you! All information provided (including but not limited to the property's land size, floor plan and floor size, building age and general property description) has been obtained from sources deemed reliable, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or oversights. Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal advice. Should this property be scheduled for auction, the Vendor's Statement can be inspected at our office for 3 consecutive business days prior to the auction and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts.