13 Eglington Avenue, Black Forest, SA 5035

Stately Bay-Windowed English Style Residence

This handsome, family home in a quiet, leafy, side street is just a few minutes stroll to the tram, train or bus and 10 minutes from the city centre. Despite the solid brick and tiled roof construction being typical of a previous era, (circa 1945), the seven rooms under the main roof follow the most popular of modern floor plans, with very generous sizes and plenty of space for both formal and casual living.
Boasting lovely character throughout including a wide entry foyer, polished Jarrah floorboards, lofty ceilings and high skirtings the home also has good street presence and occupies a fine allotment of some 696m.
From the front portico, entry is made to the wide foyer which leads to the elegant formal sitting room with gas log fireplace and a bay window affording views to the front garden. The main bedroom has a wall of built-in wardrobes and a tidy, refurbished, ensuite bathroom.
Both the second and third bedrooms are double in size and have built-in storage. A large, centrally located, main bathroom, in traditional bungalow style, has a full bath (with shower over), pedestal basin and toilet.
The contemporary kitchen is guaranteed to please in all white, with 2-pac cupboards and drawers, ample bench space and features a dishwasher and stainless steel, 900mm, free-standing 5-burner gas cook top with wok burner, plate warmers and double electric oven. To the rear of the home is a separate laundry and the added bonus of a third bathroom with shower alcove and toilet.
The outstanding, open plan, casual dining and family room is an entertainer's delight and is light and bright with original, triple width windows to the north, and to the east, a wall of Caf style concertina doors to bring the outside in. From the casual living area a quality pergola and hardwood deck provide excellent outdoor living space and an elevated vantage point in which to overlook the established rear garden and children's cubby house.
Extras include ducted evaporative cooling, gas heater and additional, separate, split air conditioning unit, multiple ceiling fans and a security system. There is a double length carport with automated roller door plus garage, garden shed and small aviary.
Close to local shopping, fine schooling and half way between the CBD and The Bay, this is a rare opportunity to secure a classically proportioned and very comfortable family home in tightly held Black Forest.