This gracious, authentic, Unley sandstone villa’s wonderful street appeal and location are an instant drawcard, but what lies beyond the well-maintained and refurbished facade is sure to captivate.

With a view from the paved and lawned front yard – including a gentle water feature – through the broad arched entrance hallway, to a Tuscan-influenced back rear garden and entertainment facility, the property has broad appeal.

All the character elements such as high, pressed metal ornate ceilings, fireplaces, mantels, tiles, enhanced timber grain doors, skirting and architraves showcase the home’s history, while offering a genuinely flexible floorplan.

Currently disposed as three downstairs double bedrooms, the front formal drawing room/lounge and adjacent traditional dining room serve as an intimate formal entertaining area.

With access to side courtyards, separate from the rear extension, this gives you the option to weave your own magic.

The two updated bathrooms are traditional and in keeping with the heritage look.

Once you step through to the rear addition, you will feel like you’ve entered another world.

Vaulted timbered ceilings, a mezzanine accessed by stairs features a wrought iron balcony and balustrade, and there is an upstairs retreat, a fourth bedroom, guest room and office area.

The back extension of the home is truly grand, with soaring heights and the solid Jarrah kitchen with modern amenities is a chef’s delight, as well as a hub for family and guests.

Large stone benchtops, a breakfast bar and open plan access to casual meals and a huge family/theatre space, complete the interior accommodation.

Accessible by French doors, the outside entertainment zone features a full, commercial-look, stainless steel caterer’s kitchen, with pizza oven and refrigeration.

You can entertain on a grand scale thanks to a vast undercover alfresco dining area, set off by water features and courtyards.

The home offers accommodation for three or four cars, and has a workshop.

This is cosmopolitan living at its best, all within a heartbeat of Unley community services, shops and recreational facilities.

Price: $1,650,000

RLA 275279