10 Pine Grove, Belair, SA 5052

Some enchanted evening a sun sinks low, radiance fades, and so emerges a galaxy of glimmering city lights, intensified by the black of deepening night, and a perfect mirror of the million stars above
By day you can see all the way to the ocean, an infinite expanse of moody indigo rising to meet the sky. Your private viewing platform - Oak Vue'. A charmingly secluded, 1930s story-book vision of random stone masonry, sited amongst a flourish of foliage, a picture of utter delight.
Skillfully handcrafted from local quarry stone, Italian Immigrant builder Guiseppe Carli's design was influenced by the regional architecture found in Zuclo, north eastern Italy. Since its construction for the Oaks Family 75 years ago, the property has only changed hands twice; its present owner meticulously restoring the home over the past two decades.
A curl of wisteria vine entwined upon the boundary fence marks entry to Oak Vue; the fully paved driveway swirls around tall eucalypts, silver birch and soft borders of seaside daisy, English box, and flowering natives, arriving porch side at an auto-door, double garage.
The home itself a gallery of living art work, deliciously dark jarrah floors enhance cool, ivory stone walls, as huge picture windows frame the ever-changing brushstrokes of nature. A veritable palette of olive, earth and dusky grey awash with splashes of vivid colour.
Based on an adaptable four bedroom design, the ground floor encompasses light airy, open family living - a wall of glass doors slide away to reveal a leafy, protected deck; luring cooling breeze inside, as the panorama, again, captivates. The contemporary kitchen is of cream, and ebony granite (Linea electric cooking, Dishlex dishwasher), and flanks a dining space, and operational original stone fireplace. Cellar storage is concealed under the stairs, laundry and powder room conveniences are close by, and tucked away on the western side is an elevated guest suite/family retreat with French doors to a garden of butter-hued Gold Bunny roses.
The upper level begins with a landing zone set up for study, then moves through to the balconied master suite; a sanctuary space of sunshine and spectacular views, built-in, plus, walk-in storage, and a classic black and white spa bathroom. Two additional bedrooms (built-ins, ceiling fan), plus a heritage styled family bathroom complete the floor.
Elegant roman blinds, timber panelled doors, deep sills, decorative cornices, ducted Daikin reverse cycle air conditioning, plus monitored security, contribute the finer details that make this character-laden family home so brilliantly liveable. Village shopping and St Johns Grammar are moments away, with further exemplary private and state schools at the base of the foothills.
Here is a home that flawlessly engages its enviable setting; it captivates, yet calms, in a cheerful celebration of contented family life. Come discover Oak Vue' soon