9 Downer Avenue, Belair, SA 5052

Hidden Gem

If you value privacy, understated quality and individuality then you’ll want to view this unconventional home hidden away amongst the trees.

This home is built on a large hammer-head block so all the interesting stuff is located well away from the road, the railway line and the neighbours’ houses.

This dwelling is full of surprises, from triangular windows to multi-levelled ceilings. What you won’t generally find are square or rectangular rooms. And where is the heating? The hills are always cooler than the plains (a huge blessing in summer) so radiant heating is installed in either the ceiling or the floor – all you have to do is set the temperature and it will simply warm the entire home.

The residence itself is made up of 8 main rooms, all of larger than average proportions. The formal lounge, dining and office are on one level while the open-plan family/meals/kitchen is stepped down, giving this area ultra high ceilings. The huge master bedroom with attached dressing room and full-size ensuite bathroom with spa bath is located upstairs and the large 2nd and 3rd bedrooms (2nd with built-in robe) are at the back of the house, making them ideal for teenagers or guest quarters.

Adding warmth and in keeping with the glorious tree views from every window, all of the windows and doors are made from solid wood and the spacious kitchen has jarrah cupboards.

Outside is a veritable forest of 80 year old deciduous trees that shade the house from the summer heat and open up to provide winter light. This low maintenance garden is built around a seasonal creek (Ride on mower not required) and there is not a fence in sight. The unfenced boundaries (a feature of this locale) allow visiting koalas’ free access to move from one property to the next and increase the feelings of spaciousness and “getting away from it all”.

The house is positioned to make the most of the botanic setting and there are 2 paved areas for outdoor entertaining or simply sitting back and soaking up the ambience in your own quiet, secluded retreat.

To recap, here’s what you’re getting:

Upstairs master bedroom with full bathroom and dressing room
3 Large bedrooms + office or 4th bedroom
Open Plan Kitchen/living room
Formal Lounge and Formal Dining
2 Outside entertaining areas
Large rainwater tank
Radiant heating
Alarm system
Automatic double garage
Large 1717sqm block
Private gardens with a lovely winter creek
Close to walking trails, bike tracks, public transport, medical facilities and quality private and public schools

“There are only two weeks left, so don’t hesitate to view this exceptionally well maintained home”.

Inspection by appointment only.