24 College Road, Kent Town, SA 5067
Sold: $589,500 (02-01-2017)- hotel 2
- hot_tub 1
- directions_car 4
SOLD! at AUCTION by Stephanie Thorpe
Delightful and homely 1875 Symmetrical Cottage in cosmopolitan Kent Town located in a tree-lined street on a corner allotment with rear access to secure auto carport will definitely appeal to busy professionals or a small family desiring a garden environment. Set among other character homes this city-fringe location offers walking distance to the CBD, "The Parade" shopping/café precinct, dining options of East Terrace and both Prince Alfred and St Peters Colleges.
The proud owner's creativity over the years has lovingly created a botanical sanctuary. Entering the front garden a brick paved pathway leads through a pink rose covered archway, an area surrounded by a myriad of trees, plants and pots offering a splash of colour on the way to the veranda and front door.
Full of old world cottage charm with high ceilings and fireplaces, this home comprising lounge with one of the open fireplace, two bedrooms (both with r/c a/c), dining room with the second fireplace and a kitchen with a lush green outlook into the paved area of the large east facing gabled pergola. This stunning pergola is perfect for outdoor entertainment. To complete the home's inside features there is a large bathroom with spa and shower which includes a convenient laundry area. The rear garden has a meandering path which leads to the discovery of quirky nooks, plants, pots, plus delicious fruit bearing nectarine, apricot, orange and avocado trees. A valuable rear access to a double carport with automatic roller door and a large workshop makes this an ideal secure near city location.
Why you should buy this home:
- Superb city fringe location
- Residential Historic (Conservation) character
- Split a/c in two bedrooms
- Classic Circa 1875 Symmetrical Cottage
- Valuable rear access carport and automatic door
- Tool shed
- Re-wired with new electrical board
- Three rain water tanks
- Walking distance to CBD
- Walking distance to Prince Alfred & St Peters Colleges
- Manageable 343 sqm approx allotment
- Delightful gardens