140 Alexandra Avenue, Toorak Gardens SA 5065

Auction Location: on site.

"Under Instructions from the Executor to Finalise a Deceased Estate"

Embrace the incredible opportunity that awaits, as this extraordinary property is offered for the first time in decades. Designed and built by the famous SA architect Phillip Claridge as his home in 1914, this solid and graceful return verandah Villa with a rich past and big future, has seen its glory days and now lies in wait for creative inspiration to revive it and bring it back to life.

Sitting on sizeable land of over 1000sqm, this grand old home has been much loved and enjoyed by the same family for the last 46 years and showcases a very special sense of serenity and sheer potential.

Introduced by the delightful verandah, the home's internal layout offers magnificent spaces of superb scale with tranquil leafy aspects from every room and lovely character details including decorative mouldings, lofty ceilings, open fireplaces and stunning stained glass windows and doors.

The floorplan currently comprises an impressive formal lounge with fireplace and stained glass bay window, formal dining room/library, huge master bedroom, another 2 bedrooms - one with separate side entrance previously used as an office, large kitchen, family bathroom (renovated 10 years ago), back lobby which flows into an additional bathroom/laundry and gated cellar.

Upstairs features attic rooms that can be used as 2 bedrooms (1 facing east; the other west) - both with attached sunroom areas - ideal as study spaces.

Features include:-
- Split system a/c in master bedroom & kitchen
- Bosch dishwasher
- Fireplaces in 4 rooms
- Ample cupboard & shelf storage
- Long driveway, freestanding carport
- Paved back area adjacent lawn & gardens

The location is the real star of the show here; situated in one of the Eastern suburb's loveliest streets. Enjoy the freedom of being within a safe walk of prestigious primary and secondary schools & colleges; having a choice of parks & playgrounds nearby; taking advantage of the bowling club and transport at the end of the street. Enjoy a weekend wander to Dulwich Village, cinemas, Burnside Village or head to 'hip and happening' Norwood Parade.

Families will want for nothing!

"Bring this grand lady back to life."

Auction: Saturday 25th May at 10.30am on site (unless sold prior) - CONTRACTED AT AUCTION

Council $3,146.00pa : Water $418.15pq (approx)

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The 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.

RLA 275279