Auction Location: on site SOLD BY GABRIELLE OVERTON OF LJ HOOKER KENSINGTON UNLEY, 2022 REISA HALL OF FAME 1920 Character bungalow on a grand 755 sqm (approx) allotment with rear access! Tucked away but steps from the thriving bustle of "The Avenues" Shopping Centre, you'll never "RUN OUT" of anything! Take yourself back to memories of La Dolce Vita-Italy and every European city or village you've visited. Step into another world, here you have the secret to a happy life. Shut the world out or embrace the cosmopolitan hub where industry, food and fashion meld. With only a tiny footprint Stepney at .5 sq km is exclusive, this is rare earth and a hidden gem. Stroll leisurely, breathe deeply, the aroma of early morning coffee brewing where many of the migrant population still reside, drawn to the heritage and familiarity of a close knit community. This area has flourished with adjoining Evandale & Maylands, all compact, creative locales leading the way for urban reinvigoration. If you like the ambience and vibe of a 100 year old home but want to walk in without doing a total renovation, this fits the bill with great bones, wide verandah, sit and sip and meet the locals and immerse yourself, life is so good. Work from home, the option works well as the floor plan is flexible. The original elements retained, golden baltic floors, high ceilings ornate cornicing, fireplaces & timber doors with a rear extension providing a great kitchen and dining area and access to the upstairs studio extension. Ideal for teen retreat or for extended family/guests or music/activity zone, choices are limitless. With two designer bathrooms, gentle tones and a classy marble look, one cleverly incorporates the compact laundry and a separate toilet serves a busy household. The home is tranquil with gentle tones, a reflection on owners who have invested in balance and harmony and then the pop of candy colours to bring joy, like terraces and doorways of Italian alleyways and gardens, a touch retro, hippy and happy. You can't, not be drawn to admire and it has instant appeal. If you're impressed so far, well the adventure continues. Views from the dining area, look over a raised deck and memories flood back. Tiled Alfresco decking with a pizza oven looking out over a secluded walled garden, a suburban haven, rustic, authentic, like a feature in any Euro metro/chic travellers guide. You'll be excused for thinking you've discovered your most special space. Not only a beautiful established garden, where you can feel the love, it has espaliered plants, a veggie enclosure and a recently vacated chook run. A Koi pond creates relaxing, peaceful energy, and true calm. There's hidden alcoves, cellars and that means two very old but purposeful sheds and storage areas for the gardener and tradie are yours to interpret. But what lies beyond, how much better can it get? Yes with rear access via your private lane and auto gate access there's not a sq metre of the property you can't access. Storage and secure undercover parking in the generous, double, side by side carport also allows for two on site parks, and one in your access lane with a double gate in the front picket fence for a Fiat or Vespa - you could use a total of six parks - unbelievable. Finally and most unexpected is the wonderful swimming pool with therapeutic swim jets to ensure you're having a workout while you laze. An aerobic workout and a centre for family fun and holistic well-being. So entertain in your own idyllic retreat. Float at night, garden lighting along rustic, red brick paving guides your path. Check out the stars and believe it. This can be "La Dolce Vita" it is so uplifting, almost spiritual - find your inner peace! Walk to the city, explore Linear Park and the bike tracks, city to coast. Transport in all directions and access to the best of Government and Private schools and Colleges, it has a unique position. Zoned to both Botanic and Adelaide High Schools with East Adelaide Primary and with St Peters College and St Andrews highly regarded, you're minutes from historic Adelaide University, Uni SA and the North Terrace Arts and education hub along with the emerging LOT 14 and planned Centre for First Nations Cultures. Step into Stepney. AUCTION: Friday 25th November at 2pm, on site (USP) - CONTRACTED AT AUCTION ($1,450,000) CT: 5316/647 Council: Norwood Payneham St Peters Council Rates: $2,354.93 per annum (approx) Water Rates: $264.97 per quarter (approx) Year Built: 1920 Land size: 755sqm (approx) OFFER FORM LINK https://prop.ps/l/3AGx37loN0Yo (Please copy and paste the above link into your browser) LJ Hooker Kensington | Unley provide a service called Auction Pay which allows you to pay your deposit online, on the spot at Auction, rather than having the hassle of arranging payment by cheque. Please contact Gabrielle Overton to find out more about this service. The Vendor's Statement (Form 1) will be available for perusal by members of the public:- (A) at the office of the agent for at least 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction; and (B) at the place at which the auction is to be conducted for at least 30 minutes immediately before the auction commences. RLA 275279