13 First Street, Brompton, SA 5007

FUNKY PIZZAZZ IN ARTY BROMPTON

An exciting, offbeat and creative home in Brompton epitomises all that is funky and cool in this near city suburb.

Originally a corner shop, with attached 100 year old cottage, the property on three titles, is now blended as one very special home with three bedrooms, family room, large formal light filled lounge with freestanding gas heater (formerly used as an artist's studio), large kitchen, mezzanine loft or fourth bedroom, full bathroom, separate toilet and three separate entrances including automatic drive in double carport.

Basics aside, this little treasure was first renovated in 1989 by a well known architect and an art identity, and has been featured both in Home Beautiful and Belle magazine for its distinctive eclectic style.

Jarrah floors are featured throughout the home, from the main entry hall, off which are placed two double bedrooms; through French doors to a spectacular eat in kitchen and adjoining family room. Here Art Deco fuses with classic heritage, featuring original light fittings and pressed metal ceilings, magnificent timberwork using recycled timber, and offbeat black and white tiled splash backs, reflecting laminate bench tops in shades of grey and white, with 50's style steel edging. Industrial style cupboard fronts using perforated steel from another icon, the Amalfi Pizzeria Ristorante, and again in the numerous skylights that abound throughout the home.

Throughout this iconic home a muted colour scheme of white walls and touches of teal or moss green cornices allow the eclectic ambience to permeate the home.

The light filled master bedroom has a private atrium, and emulates the unusual 'V' shop front wall in its glass brick window.

A master stroke is the bathroom and separate toilet, with its industrial style vanity, balanced by a colourful array of 30's inspired geometric modern tiling in pastel shades contrasted with bold black, emulating the arty architrave entrance.

As expected the home has a cellar, and a large laundry, with built in cupboards, and each bedroom features fireplaces with gas connections for heating,

The creative uniqueness of this gorgeous home is revealed by the industrial style side entry with mirrored mosaic wall, leading to the main living area with freestanding wood fire. Above this is the loft studio, which has a myriad of uses, including study or bedroom.

A compact yard, complete with an 'outside dunny', and an impressive palm tree, is accessed via French doors from the kitchen, or from the main lounge where massive windows fill the house with light. This idea is a perfect flow on for entertaining and the owners have had many parties in this manageable area, with built in planters, where they have extended the art deco style to the lawn and paving.

With this area of Adelaide bounding ahead with redevelopment, and also gaining a reputation as an artistic enclave, with nearby Queen Street and Hawker Street featuring unique businesses for 'those in the know'. Several trendy hotels, The Wheatsheaf, Brompton, and Governor Hindmarsh are within walking distance, as well as being within walking distance of the city, and the Entertainment City, this is certainly the place to be now and in the future.

Auction Saturday 22 August 10:30am