A truly remarkable piece of South Australian residential history is finally being offered to the market after some 40 years held within the same family. A home rich in history and period architecture, this bay windowed Queen Anne villa proudly sits on some 1120 sqm in Adelaide’s tightly-held and picturesque south-east corner.
Built in 1865 for the Anglican Cleric D.J.H. Ibbetson, who served at the nearby St John’s Church, the home’s historic ownership continued when Lucy Lockett Ayres, granddaughter to Sir Henry Ayres (Ayres Rock) the eighth premier of South Australia, resided in the home between 1927-1971.
Reminiscent of its era, the home boasts timeless period features throughout, including Baltic Pine polished timber floorboards, high decorative ceilings, magnificent Australian cedar joinery, ornate fireplaces and leadlight by South Australian artist, Cedar Prest.
The home as it is currently disposed offers a flexible and flowing floor plan. The kitchen is centrally located at the heart of the home and is conveniently positioned adjacent the grand dining room. Double doors open to reveal a lovely, character-filled area with charming bay window.
The generously sized lounge room can be found close by and also features a beautiful bay window and pressed metal decorative ceiling.
By way of sleeping accommodation, the home currently comprises 4 substantially sized bedrooms, the master suite with en suite and open fireplace. Bedroom 2 also features a central fireplace and double doors that open to a private courtyard.
Bedroom 3 can be found in the original servant’s quarters, which have undergone extensive renovation in recent years. This area of the home has been transformed to include a fully equipped kitchen overlooking the meals and lounge area and a mezzanine level for sleeping accommodation. A sliding door opens to reveal a fabulous outdoor entertaining area.
There is also an additional bedroom/living space serviced by its own bathroom, which was once utilized as the home’s original scullery. This space would work well as a teenage retreat.
With a significant parcel of land on offer, and a large portion of rare earth on its western side, this property offers its purchaser an opportunity unlike any other to renovate, extend and transform the current house into a substantial and impressive family home.
Offering a world class location like no other and positioned at the eastern end of Gilles Street just a stone’s throw from Victoria Park Racecourse, this truly is a unique and once in a generation opportunity to acquire a most rare and substantial land holding in the very heart of our city.

Additional Features –
Alarm system
Cellar in servant’s quarters
Bosch and Miele kitchen appliances
Laundry with new basin and external access
Undercover parking for 3
Storage sheds