2 Richmond Avenue, Colonel Light Gardens, SA 5041

Light and green were fundamental to the design brief of the architectural sun-kissed additions and lushly enfolded outdoor entertaining area that bring a sense of calm to this delectably pretty three-bedroom Bungalow, with handy access to Goodwood Road.

Extrovert plantings of sweetly scented roses and lavender, together with a swathe of hydrangeas across the veranda, lend cottage appeal to the facade while clipped box and standard lillypilly impart structure to the backyard.

With louvred side windows to promote air flow; a modern use of glass across the back takes advantage of the rear north-facing aspect, fusing the open-plan living area?s connection with nature and truly making it a home for all seasons.

?It?s been designed so that you get a lot of winter sun on the black floor, which heats up and means you don?t need to use heating at night. And the blinds come down in the summer and it?s really cool,? the present owners say.

The high quality black contemporary floor also accentuates the luxuriant garden outlook and the soft sage green of the funky new retro kitchen, which will more than cater for your storage needs with a fantastic double sided island bench, huge appliance hutch and additional floor-to-ceiling built-ins.

?It?s a great living space and the light is amazing. We basically live in this room or outside, and the children play here too.?

Lunch under the vine-covered pergola is an all-weather favourite. Sit out on the charcoal decking while little ones play in the sandpit or climb up to the rustic cubby from the emerald square of lawn.

The relaxed retro, contemporary feel at the back includes a fifties-inspired bathroom with a vibrant cherry red wall. And in the old part of the home, sparkling leadlight jostles for appreciation with intriguing corner fireplaces, lustrous Baltic Pine floors and, as you would expect, high hatched ceilings. And yes, we believe they are all original.

?It?s lovely in winter when the leadlight (in and around the front door) throws rainbows onto the sitting room wall and you can light a fire and get really cosy.?

Three nice big double bedrooms are large enough for children to play in and parents to spread out, with the master additionally enjoying a huge bank of built-ins.

Reverse-cycle air conditioning is provided but rarely used and there is good off-street parking under the double carport, leading to a single iron garage that screens a rainwater tank and retractable clothesline.

Run out to the shops for last minute groceries, catch the bus into the city and walk to a selection of excellent nearby schools; what isn?t there to love about this inspiring home that will win the hearts of all who enter.
Price Guide: $545,000