52 Maxwell Terrace, Glengowrie, SA 5044

This dazzling Art Deco home is only four tram stops from the vibe and activity of Jetty Road, yet has a quiet beauty all of its own. Indeed, you can watch the trams (seen but not heard) go by from the circular sunroom still boasting the gorgeous terrazzo that originally graced the ceremonial entry.

Built in 1949 by a family member, who also built a house for himself next door, the full stone, triple-fronted home is exceptionally solid - the walls are 18 inches thick - and positively bursting with lust-have character. It is extremely livable and far from a knock-down.

The profusion of leadlight doors and windows would be reason enough to buy it - imagine the cost of replacing them! And then there are exquisite decorative ceilings and virgin Baltic Pine floors that you can be sure will come up a treat.

If this hasn't won you over yet, the north-facing frontal aspect and size of the rooms will. Flooded with natural light, the huge lounge lends itself to a festive feel and winter comfort with an open fireplace, while the adjoining dining room is also large and light-drenched, offering the perfect place to celebrate Christmas and other family occasions.

Three bedrooms include the divinely spacious master, again with frontal views, and two doubles with patio door access to an alfresco room that captures cooling sea breezes at the height of summer.

The kitchen with meals area and two bathrooms are clean and functional, there is ducted reverse cycle air conditioning and the home was completely rewired in about 1990; so you can move in and live comfortably while you strip the wallpaper, polish the floors and plan the additions that will ultimately give you the family home of your dreams. A large roof space and generous backyard offer exciting potential here. Consult your architect and look to the neighbours for inspiration!

For those ready to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in, this promises to be a hugely exciting and rewarding project; not least for its fantastic location, walking distance to popular schools including Our Lady of Grace and Glenelg Primary. Don't miss this opportunity of a lifetime!

Daiken ducted r/c air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Carport
Double garage/shed

ct / 5724/34
council / city of marion
zoning / r'17
built / 1949
land / 789 sqm
living / 160 sqm