PLEASE NOTE: AUCTION IS CANCELLED FOR THIS SATURDAY 2/11 AS THE PROPERTY HAS SOLD PRIOR.
An enviable dress circle location on Osmond Terrace with a prime land holding of approximately 1247m2 with 22.56m frontage and valuable rear access from Alfred Street. It is an imposing character residence which will capture the interest of many discerning buyers.
It is a property with timeless charm and nostalgia of the era…the first impact is impressive with the bluestone, sweeping front verandah, bay window and semi-circular driveway.
The building is indicative of the history of Norwood with its significant character, illustrating the social importance given to living on Osmond Terrace at that time.
As you step inside, you are greeted by a wide entrance with striking black and white floor tiles, a decorative archway and high ceilings. Currently, the residence is disposed as formal and informal rooms. There are 3 bedrooms but the front lounge room could be used as another bedroom if need be and there are also 3 bathrooms. The formal sitting room is elegant whilst featuring a decorative fireplace. It flows through to a light filled area which has many uses or ideally be used as a home office or play area.
The formal dining room is an imposing room where you can appreciate the stunning ornate ceiling, stunning decorative fire place and French doors which open on to a side patio.
The kitchen is a large area with white toned cabinetry, offering ample storage and work areas; ‘Bosch’ dishwasher, gas cooktop, breakfast bench plus additional storage in the large walk-in pantry. Adjacent is the family meals area where you can have casual meals and enjoy the views to the rear garden and swimming pool area.
To add to the overall appeal there is a huge cellar room which would be perfect for displaying wine collections or storage.
The rear verandah is perfect for under cover outdoor entertaining as it looks onto the pool setting which will certainly be popular with the younger members of the family. There is also a historic structure which was the stable, featuring the original stone work. Enjoy this space as a undercover retreat area with the advantage of a sunny northerly aspect during winter.
There is also a rear 4 car carport which is accessible from Alfred Street.
This exceptional property is adorned with character features, including leadlight windows, ornate ceilings and cornices, decorative fireplaces, high ceilings and an overall elegant ambience with considerable scope to add your own imprint through future creative renovations.
Features:
Flexible space
3 bathrooms
Large cellar/storage area
Reverse cycle ducted air conditioning
Gas heater in family/meals area
Skylights
4 car carport with access from Alfred Street
Swimming pool with adjacent lawn area
Within close proximity to schools, transport and the city
Cosmopolitan location, walking distance to The Parade where you have an array of cafes, restaurants, shopping and so much more.
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