2A Playford Street

Glen Osmond SA 5064

History
After arriving on The Buffalo in 1836, colonial treasurer Osmond Gilles secured this foothills property upon which he constructed a Georgian villa made of local stone sourced from his mining operations. He subsequently installed the colonys original Treasury safe in what was his downstairs office, and planted a 20acre vineyard that was expanded when H. V Pridmore bought the property and established Woodley Wines. Resplendent Victorian features added in an 1890s upgrade included the elaborate iron-laced balcony that wraps around the house and commands breathtaking panoramas across Adelaide to the Gulf.

Entrance
Emerging from a private olive-lined driveway that sweeps past the residence is the impressive entrance with original slate steps rising to an embellished portico entwined with wisteria. Inside, a grand entry foyer extends through to an elegant formal living room with opulent marble fireplace, gilt mirror, French chandelier and French doors to the balcony.

Bedrooms
All six bedrooms are generous in size and enjoy stunning outlooks across the city and gardens. Downstairs, 2 of the 4 sumptuous bedrooms boast ensuite bathrooms, and one a powder room. Ideal for kids or guests, two new attic bedrooms with hanging space and chic ensuite bathrooms have been added upstairs.

Living
From large scale entertaining to intimate gatherings, family life will centre round the informal living hub. Warm and inviting, the farmhouse style chefs kitchen includes architecturally designed joinery, exposed stone walls, Caesarstone countertops, heritage tapware and Miele appliances. Linked by an entertainers bar, the expansive glass conservatory living room with raked roof and slow combustion wood fire, spills through to a covered BBQ area and paved terrace with glorious city and sunset views.

Recently refitted and harmoniously restored, extensive and versatile living options span two separate lower floor wings. In addition to a 1000-bottle wine cellar, playroom/studio, gym and large study/ home office with city views, the original summer dining room has been transformed into a comfortable and inviting entertainment room/library with early terracotta floor, marble fireplace and exposed stone walls.

Grounds
The glorious terraced grounds, expansive lawns, and secret nooks form both a peaceful secluded haven and entertainers paradise. Alfresco entertaining extends from the Mediterranean style courtyard terrace bound by rosemary and geraniums, with jaw dropping views, firepit, vine covered pergola, pizza oven and prep area, to the flood lit tennis court with gazebo for sundowners. Pathways meander under trees, through arbours, past a succulent garden, citrus and fruit trees, to a large organic kitchen garden that provides fresh veggies and herbs for the home chef.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Position
Elevated foothills location teaming with birdlife
Walk to Seymour College, near to Loreto, St Peters Girls, Pembroke, Scotch & private school bus routes
Zoned to Glen Osmond Primary, Linden Park Primary, Glenunga International High School
Close to hills trails, Burnside Village, Adelaide CBD, Freeway

Historic notes
6 owners since construction began in 1844
Historic significance recognised by the National Trust
Original Georgian and Victorian features include horse hitching-posts, intricate wrought iron, stained glass, slate and terracotta floors, 3.9m ceilings, ornamental plasterwork, high skirtings, Italian marble mantelpieces, French chandeliers, cedar casement windows, French Oak paneled window reveals, French doors opening to balcony, fountain

Recent Improvements
Meticulous renovation by Ian Traill Architects. New interior fit-out includes upper floor rooms, timber flooring, original stone feature walls, 3 designer ensuites, 2 powder rooms, joinery
Rewired, replumbed, repainted
Sentricon termite monitoring

Kitchen
Mintaro slate floors
Soft close drawers, Caesarstone Carrara Marble island bench & countertops
Miele integrated dishwasher, 2 ovens, gas cooktop, rangehood, filtered water
Butlers sink, bench mounted copper spout
LED feature lighting
Original shiplap timber ceiling with hanging hooks
Pantry

Laundry
Doubles as butlers pantry.
Miele Dishwasher

Bar
Original Woodley Wine leadlight sign with backlighting
Bottle storage, glass racks
4m timber servery

Technology
Electronic security gates
Back to base
Cat 6 LAN cabling connected back to Unifi computer panel for Internet & Smart TV reception

Comfort
Conservatory electronic blinds & ceiling fan
Curtains
Velux skylights
R6 ceiling insulation to ground floor plus wall insulation to upper level
Daikin multihead ducted R/C airconditioning to ground & upper levels with individual room temperature control
Slow combustion fire & open fireplaces
Rinnai Infinity gas & large capacity electric HWS
Ample storage

Garage
2 car with auto-lift door
Woodshed

Tennis court
N/S, synthetic surface with light