25 Blyth Street, Parkside, SA 5063

Tucked away in a quiet no-thru street where kids have been riding bikes and playing soccer for generations, this renovated, extended and appealingly large return veranda bungalow on 1058m² is steeped in history and character.

It was once the home of Lieutenant-Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel who endured almost four years in a Japanese POW camp only to survive a brutal massacre that took the lives of 21 Australian nurses on Bangka Island. Her remarkable tale of survival provided the inspiration for the Hollywood epic Paradise Road, starring Glenn Close and Cate Blanchett.

Dating from 1900, it's a home that stands out from the crowd with its wide frontage, deep verandas and stunning pressed metal ceilings - more country homestead than urban bungalow, and not a crack in sight!

And you'll love the convenience of living here; with everything you could ever want just a stroll away: cosmopolitan Duthy Street with its cafes and gourmet shops, schools including St John's and Concordia, and community buses in neighbouring Kennilworth Street. You can also be in the city in minutes.

Spread out, relax and entertain with three separate living areas including architectural light-drenched family spaces featuring dramatic raked ceilings, washed terracotta underfoot, direct access to the tandem carport and wall-to-wall backyard views.

As the weather warms, it's time to leave the fireside comforts of the formal lounge and TV room, and head outside to play cricket on the large lawn and swim in the solar-heated pool, safely fenced for ultimate peace of mind. Ledges at either end make it perfect for little kids learning to swim.

Fire up the barbie and cook the food you love to share out on the terrace or in the main kitchen - a fresh white workspace with modern appliances adjacent the main dining area, complete with connoisseur's wine cellar close at hand.

Up to five double bedrooms and two sparkling bathrooms include the pleasingly spacious master with ensuite and walk-in robe, and a luxurious spa bathroom, which is also handily accessible to pool users and alfresco guests via the laundry.

If you see only one property next weekend, make sure it's this!

- Security alarm
- Ducted evaporative cooling
- Gas space heater
- Ceiling fans
- Instantaneous gas hot water
- 3 rainwater tanks
- Filtered rainwater for drinking
- Tandem carport
- Garden shed
- Pool blanket