18 Ada Street, Goodwood, SA 5034

Secure your own piece of local history with this most charming of cottages right in the heart of cosmopolitan Goodwood. Constructed in 1890 of full bluestone in the elevated symmetrical style, it abounds in character from the front picket fence and tessellated verandah, to the pretty leadlight windows, lofty ceilings with cove cornices and decorative roses, ornate fireplaces and polished wooden boards.
Set forward and centrally, on a corner allotment of some 598m and featuring a pretty cottage rose and formal border garden, the home has tremendous street appeal as well as an outstanding location just a short stroll to schools, transport and the thriving shopping and cafe precincts of Goodwood and King William Roads.
From a central hallway the home comprises three bedrooms, all of good size and each boasting an open fireplace. The living room has a stunning ornate fireplace surround and mantel and the double French doors with leadlight features lead out to a paved side courtyard. The generous bathroom in heritage style has a full bath and separate shower.
An open plan, timber kitchen and tiled, casual dining area at the rear of the home are light filled thanks to floor to ceiling windows, and the bay window alcove is the perfect spot to enjoy the outlook to the private, rear garden with its standard roses, border planting and established lawn. There is an expansive undercover alfresco area for entertaining and a second north facing side garden with shed and utility area.
A real bonus of the home is the separate studio which also overlooks the garden and has its own bathroom and a laundry facility. It offers approximately 20 square metres of additional living space, has a split system air conditioner and affords excellent potential for use as a home office, teenager's retreat or guest accommodation.
Extras include double length parking with auto roller door (from Lily Street), a security system, garden drip irrigation and ducted reverse cycle air conditioning (plus two separate split units in the kitchen and studio).
There is already much to love in this delightful period home and buyers will be quick to appreciate its existing standard of comfort whilst realising a potential for further extension or enhancement if desired.