433 Military Road, Largs Bay, SA 5016

Take a step back in time to when Port Adelaide was a thriving harbour town and well-heeled sea captains were building ever more substantial homes to house their families and strut their status.

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom 1890's villa on 830m is one such home, built of solid bluestone; its walls so thick that thunderstorms roll in from the sea virtually unnoticed.

Add a fantastic location, walking distance to the beach, Semaphore Road's food and fashion scene; buses and trains and a great little school (Largs Bay Primary) around the corner, and the appeal is clear.

It's a beautiful old home, sunny and relaxed, where history is celebrated alongside modern comforts with polished timber floors, lofty Victorian ceilings, two sparkling contemporary bathrooms and generous storage solutions including two spacious dry cellars.

What better way to welcome family and friends than with magnificent formal rooms that dish up a delectable hit of character with marble fireplaces. The original dining room with its sweeping bay is now carpeted for master bedroom comfort, while the lounge opposite provides instant ambience with a gas coal fire, flanked by bookshelves and sleek touch storage.

The recently updated rear of the home plays host to gorgeous french-inspired kitchen and dining spaces overlooking the broad backyard, with beautiful marble tiling underfoot and glass doors to encourage a life spent outdoors. These and the family room have been unlocked for open-plan appeal, allowing light, air and guests to circulate freely.

Outside, a large paved terrace is perfect for summer barbecues. It is surrounded by lawn where kids and pets can play safely, with room for a pool if that is your dream. It's also a great spot from which to watch the Semaphore fireworks and you can catch the Port Adelaide display from the elevated front veranda.

This wonderful lifestyle is complete with ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning, temperature-controlled instant gas hot water and secure driveway parking for three cars. A rare and exciting opportunity to own an original sea captain's villa; see it this weekend!