3 Jenkins Avenue, Myrtle Bank, SA 5064
Sold: $795,000 (11-26-2011)- hotel 4
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Set in the leafy suburb of Myrtle Bank, this gorgeous 1925 sandstone fronted gentleman's bungalow offers an attractive eastern suburbs lifestyle, possessing enviable street appeal and has all of the character features one could expect. Offering three bedrooms plus fully self-contained flat. Sparkling swimming pool and undercover entertaining areas, this comfortable home is perfect to live in now and offers the possibility of extension for the larger family (stcc).
A deep front verandah welcomes the visitor and overlooks well established gardens and green lawns. Original glass panelled double doors open to a wide entry hall with cool tiled floors and lofty decorative ceiling and leads to what were once two formal living rooms and are currently disposed as a large master bedroom and lounge room and both feature high decorative ceilings with stunning domed centrepieces and original fireplaces and individual split-system air conditioners. The master bedroom is fit for a king with polished timber floors, a beautiful bay window and window seat. A large bank of cupboards will house the most extensive of clothing collections. A second bedroom is also generously proportioned and has built-in robes, a ceiling fan and a stunning original fireplace with diamond leadlight window paned cupboards as a feature.
Traditionally decorated in smart black and white tiles, the main bathroom has a bath with spa jets, a single vanity and toilet. A large family friendly kitchen in crisp white with polished timber floors will appeal to the home cook with a large 900mm stainless steel oven and 5 burner cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, the choice of two large pantry's and plenty of additional storage and bench space.
A light filled open-plan lounge and dining room at the rear of the home offers a relaxed and casual atmosphere with soft carpets, ceiling fans and walls of glass that overlook the undercover alfresco entertaining area and 5x10m swimming pool. A study is adjacent to the lounge and has its own storage cupboard; a large tiled sunroom/3rd bedroom with glass sliding doors provides the option of a second living area or rumpus room. Outside entertaining is easy with undercover entertaining and a shady pergola covered in a leafy green grapevine. Swim all summer long in the solar heated, salt chlorinated swimming pool.
Detached modern living quarters is ideal for guests, elderly parents, or perhaps for generating a second income, the choice is yours. Offering a generous lounge room overlooking the swimming pool with a split-system air-conditioner, bathroom with solar heated shower, basin and toilet, a cupboard plumbed for a fold away laundry and a large white kitchen with induction cooktop, plenty of storage and a good sized bedroom.
Irrigated gardens beds feature established fruit trees of plum, peach, orange and a fruiting macadamia tree. Hardy drought resistant lawns are ever green and a tool shed provides storage for the necessary tools and garden equipment. Reduce your carbon footprint with solar panels which feed excess power into battery storage creating a handy back-up and 12000 litres of rainwater storage provide water to the house.
Undercover parking for two vehicles and off-street parking for a further three complete this lovely residence. In an enviable location close to great schools, shopping and a short distance to the CBD, this home is a must to inspect.