1/9 Devon Street North, Goodwood, SA 5034

With a generosity of open-plan living and three double bedrooms at the rear, the new owners of this just-right courtyard home will love the freedom to entertain family and friends.

?The big living area is a godsend with children and grandchildren, and the central fireplace is wonderful because it breaks everything up a bit, creating separate spaces to enjoy,? say the present owners who have been doing just that since 1991.

Built a year earlier in 1990, the solid brick home is light, breezy and effortless to maintain with aluminium-framed windows and neutral ceramic-tiled floors.

A sensitive L-shaped layout means never having to look at dirty dishes while relaxing in front of the sitting area?s gas fire, with the pleasingly large kitchen tucked away around the corner, yet freely accessible to indoor and outdoor dining areas.

Thoughtfully designed, as with everything in this home; the kitchen benefits from a north-facing aspect, pristine white appliances and loads of storage and bench space including a breakfast bar.

Beyond bi-fold doors, enter the sleeping wing where impressive floor-to-ceiling cupboards in the hallway should answer all your storage needs, while the prettily carpeted master bedroom boasts its own capacious built-ins and en suite access to the full modern bathroom. The two-way powder room next door makes this whole arrangement flexible for couples who value privacy and is indispensible when entertaining.

Enjoying intensely green outlooks, the third bedroom is already up and running as a home office, complete with built-in benches and file storage, making for a very tidy and efficient workspace.

The full beauty of the backyard is revealed beyond the laundry where perfectly-proportioned specimen trees and shrubs lend charm and privacy to the greenest lawn, and major surprises await behind lattice screens - first, a glorious three-seat hot tub and, then, a hydroponic veggie patch.

More extras include ducted heating and cooling, cheap energy courtesy of four roof-mounted solar panels; sensor lights and deadlocks, an auto drive-thru garage, double driveway gates and a cleverly concealed parking space for a camper trailer or small car.

Why not leave the car at home and take advantage of handy bus, train and tram travel to the city and beyond, or stay home to soak up the ?lovely ambience? of this eclectic locale with more than its fair share of friendly neighbours.