155 East Terrace

Adelaide SA 5000

An Iconic Landmark Property on Prestigious East Terrace.** Please contact Peter or Glenn McMillan to schedule a private viewing time.** Offered by "Best Offers" - Offers closing Wednesday 30 April at 11.30am.Adelaide is renowned for its beautiful blue and sandstone fronted character homes built in the late 1800's and early 1900's.The trades and skills utilized in the construction of these period mansions that adorn Adelaide's most prestigious avenues were mostly lost to modern methods that favour economy of materials, minimization of labour costs and speed of construction, to the detriment of true workmanship and overall quality.Nearly a century later, and for just a brief period of some 20 years, a handful of Adelaideans were fortunate to have their forever homes built by the legendary builder, David Cheney.David's tragic death in a motorcycle accident ended the dreams of many prospective clients who were waiting to have David build for them.David's passion for the beauty and character of Adelaide's traditional houses bordered on the obsessive. He oversaw every aspect of design, planning and execution of his outstanding homes with unwavering energy and an uncompromising commitment to quality building. It was not uncommon for David to order his loyal tradesmen to re-make any work that did not satisfy his demandingly high standards. The homes that David Cheney built will be admired 100 years from now as they surpass the test of time.A rare opportunity has now arisen for a discerning buyer to own the home that David built for himself, a much-admired French Baroque style mansion, majestically poised behind bespoke cast-iron gates on Adelaide's prestigious East Terrace.The structure of the home is solid masonry, finished with an intriguing blend of the highest quality materials such as French Oak and polished stone flooring, copper roofing, elaborate leadlight and rich stone floors and tessellated tiles, all in symphony with intricate decorative plaster ceiling roses, corbels and cornices all set into impressively high ceilings.The flexible floorplan offers copious accommodation over two separate living wings, with up to five bedrooms, five bathrooms and a central gourmet kitchen. Further to the grand formal dining and lounge rooms there is an elegant formal reception room plus up to three informal living rooms.ENTRANCESitting behind a bespoke cast iron and stone fence, picturesque plantings and a water feature are embraced by slate, tessellated tiles and basalt. The visitor's eye is drawn to the beautiful sandstone faade and is invited to approach the impressive entrance portico and substantial front door with stained glass surrounds.Inside, the showstopping stone-lined entrance is highlighted by a grand sweeping staircase with heavenly leadlight above.FORMAL ROOMSChevron French oak boards line the grand formal lounge and dining rooms. Soaring ceilings, columns and archways plus a marble fireplace grace the formal lounge and dining room. Natural light streams in from tall banks of windows that reveal adjacent gardens and courtyards.BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS The home comprises two self-contained apartments, one to the front of the home and one to the rear, providing private accommodation for independent family members, teenagers, lodgers or carers.A total of five luxuriously appointed bathrooms (plus extra powder room) ensure convenience and amenity for all family members and guests.PRIMARY SUITE & LIVING RETREATThe vast primary suite is the epitome of indulgent living. Its seamless design incorporates a luxury ensuite bathroom with heated floors, and walls of built-in robes in the dedicated dressing room.On this level of the front wing of the home, two further bedrooms with built-in robes (one currently disposed as a home office) share a luxury bathroom that echoes the lavish design of the primary ensuite.REAR APARTMENTA spacious separate apartment to the rear comprises a large double bedroom with balcony views of the courtyard. It is served by its own luxury bathroom, walk-in robe, large lounge room and a kitchenette/ meals area.OPEN PLAN LIVING The bright central family/ meals room focuses on a central gas fireplace while offering views through tall French doors to the beautifully landscaped North facing courtyard, a serene oasis that sooths the soul.OUTDOOR LIVING The stunning North-facing alfresco/ courtyard is absolute perfection. Grounded by tessellated tiles, its grand portico houses a decorative ceiling that frames the lush garden and soothing ponds, enhanced by a bespoke metal arbor.CELLARWine collectors will revel in the spacious dry cellar. Accessed by a stone-lined staircase with lockable door, built-in racking will store and display your wine perfectly.An adjacent storage room can hold your wines for further long-term storage.PARKINGWith valuable rear access from Harvey Street, the remote entry four car garage opens directly and securely into the home. The expansive garage is lined with porcelain tiles and is graded to drains allowing for internal washing of cars. Full height walls of built-in cabinets allow for storage of utility items, rubbish bins and your camping gear.Featuring soaring ceilings with decorative cornices, tall mirrors and with French doors to the courtyard, this ample space could also double as a grand pavilion for large scale entertaining.Only a visit to the home can convey the extraordinary design, impeccable quality and sheer substance of this now irreplaceable home.155 East Terrace, Adelaide offers a discerning buyer an unrepeatable opportunity to live an enviable luxury lifestyle with privacy and security while embraced in the beauty and harmony of this most special sanctuary.Peter and Glenn McMillan look forward to helping you with your enquiries.