From the minimal manicured entry with gentle street appeal, you gain a sense of what lies beyond and won’t be disappointed. A substantial turn of the Century, 1910 sandstone fronted, Bluestone villa with heritage charm. It exudes warmth with authentic elements retained and enhanced by quality, tasteful and contemporary additions. Accommodating up to 5 bedrooms, it is currently configured as a main bedroom with walk in dressing room and coordinated cabinetry through to a matching dynamic ensuite. Another three generous double bedrooms lead from the central hallway, which makes for flexible planning with one currently used as a second living area, suitable for formal lounge or dining subject to requirement.The tones throughout are neutral, with height and substance, light and mellow polished timber flooring it will suit modern or traditional tastes and can accommodate large furniture and art collections. One bedroom is of grand proportions with French door access to a light well courtyard and combines study and beauty stations as well as in built robes, a place of tranquil retreat, a teen student’s dream.The open plan kitchen, family and living zone is generous. The kitchen, supersized with extensive bench top and provides a five-person breakfast bar. This is a family home with a focus on cooking and lifestyle. A large pantry complements the kitchen and the adjoining purpose built office/work centre is built with vision, providing three hot seat, office workstations with ample lighting, storage and work from home or student capability. The view to the internal light well gives a well earned visual break for tired eyes and may help kick start inspiration. The main bathroom combines a shower, bath and toilet – it’s fresh and appealing and laundries do matter! This one, off the kitchen, next to inbuilt storage is modern and stylish with extensive bench-tops and could double as a butler’s pantry for a bread maker with other large equipment or a sewing/hobby centre. Outdoor access to drying line and service area makes it so practical.A conservatory feel is achieved with a wall of glass as the backdrop to the TV/lounge and main dining zones, showcasing an amazing formal landscaped garden. Central to the view is the octagonal, alfresco gazebo, providing year round, undercover entertaining with cafe blinds installed which zip to fully enclose, catering for every season and there’s room for the outdoor kitchen. Entertaining must be a dream, intricate hedgings, manicured and mature plantings, it’s a tranquil retreat, private and truly beautiful.And then there’s the in-ground pool. Solar heated, accompanied by a pavilion extending the outdoor experience and ready for summer fun. Discreetly incorporated at the rear of the garden, adjoining the pool is a studio/teenage retreat. This currently is a fifth bedroom option. Built in cupboards further enhance the home’s storage provisions and this area is multi functional to suit many needs.There’s a tool shed and vertical wall planting in an undercover area ideal for a potting shed if you’re into gardening in a big way. This garden is a gardener’s delight and if not a gardener, it’s all done for you to sit back and enjoy.With heritage fire places intact, original lead lights retained, reverse cycle air conditioning, the home is complete, a great example of a much loved family home ready for a new owner.Highgate is one of the elite Adelaide Eastern Suburbs. This may be your entry to Avenue Road, in close proximity to Fullarton and Unley Road shopping precincts with lifestyle and an array of excellent schooling options. Only 6 kms to the CBD and with direct access to transport routes north and south, you can escape and bask in the scenic hospitality of the Adelaide Hills towns and wineries, minutes away off the South Eastern Freeway.Picture your family and friends, imagine this lifestyle, location and buzz and you could be in for Christmas!Auction: Saturday 26th November at 11.00am on site (unless sold prior) – CONTRACTED AT AUCTIONCouncil $2,197.50pa : SA Water $286.24pq (approx)RLA 275279The Vendor’s Statement (Form 1) will be available for perusal by members of the public:-(A) at the office of the agent for at least 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction; and (B) at the place at which the auction is to be conducted for at least 30 minutes immediately before the auction commences.