8 Fortrose St, Glenelg East is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1940. The property has a land size of 722m2 and floor size of 229m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2022.
This beautiful character home is perfectly located just minutes to all the cosmopolitan offerings at Jetty Rd Glenelg & short walk to the famous Da Costa Park Reserve & Glenelg Oval.
Set behind a secure front fence the property boasts lush gardens both front and rear.
A wide entrance hall greets you upon entry as well as high ornate art deco ceilings. The home features a flexible floor plan with up to 5 bedrooms, 2 living areas and 2 bathrooms.
Both formal and casual living is on offer with a beautiful formal living room located at the front of the home that sits adjacent to a 2nd formal room or 5th bedroom.
The hub of the home is in the full height extension with an open plan living area that includes a modern kitchen with granite benchtops and loaded with Miele appliances.
Flowing seamlessly from the living via caf doors is the all-weather alfresco complete with electric strip heater & Bose speakers. The alfresco is surrounded by timber decking that provides a connected entertaining area with remote electric awning.
Other notable feature include:
- Triple length carport
- 6.2kw solar system & Tesla Battery
- Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning
- Feature fireplaces
- Large garden/storage shed
- Zoned for Brighton Secondary & Glenelg Primary Schools
This desirable home is located just a minutes walk to all desirable facilities including the tram for easy CBD access, the beach & Jetty Road with its shopping and cafes. There are also numerous private schooling options including SPW, St Marys, Sacred Heart College and Immanuel College just a short commute away.
Property Specifics:
Year Built / 1940
Land Size / 710sqm (approx.)
Council / City of Holdfast Bay
Council Rates / $2,796.15 per year
SA Water / $289.76 per quarter
ESL / $258.25 per year
CT / Volume 5750 Folio 815
The size of Glenelg East is approximately 1.3 square kilometres. There are 6 parks, covering nearly 6.1% of the total area. The population of Glenelg East in 2016 was 3756 people. By 2021 the population was 3855 showing a population growth of 2.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Glenelg East is 60-69 years. Households in Glenelg East are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Glenelg East work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 65.30% of the homes in Glenelg East were owner-occupied compared with 62.00% in 2016.
Glenelg East has 2,034 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Glenelg East have seen a 62.61% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 79.01% increase. As at 31 August 2026:
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