18 Dene Road

Highbury SA 5089

Backing onto a forest of gumtrees which act as a natural buffer between this 3-bedroom brick veneer home and the playing fields of Highbury Primary, 18 Dunn Rd is a surprise package of impressive proportions, combining large formal and casual internal living areas with intimate courtyards and airy alfresco entertaining areas. Owned by the same family since it was built and lovingly maintained throughout the years, this much-loved family home sits on a substantial 743 sqm (approx.) block, with every inch well-utilised. The house includes a double garage and shed/workshop, and the gorgeous gardens feature topiary trees and lush lawn, with paved pathways leading off a big open-air pergola and covered gazebo. Arches are a theme, gracefully connecting internal spaces, spanning the faade, and reflecting the home's late 20th-century roots, also evident in the all-original dcor throughout. The latter opens the door to making your own mark with simple swaps of window dressings and flooring, or total refurbishments (STCC) of key areas like the central kitchen which sports banks of moulded solid timber cabinetry, but could be given a more modern, minimalist makeover. What you're not short on is space; the kitchen has servery windows to a tiled meals area and a massive living room with exposed brick veneer wall, open fireplace, and sliders to the rear terrace, while the entry foyer is flanked by a carpeted formal lounge and family room. Sleeping quarters are split between a rear parent's retreat with courtyard access, a WIR and ensuite, and a self-contained 2-bedroom kids' wing with a second bathroom. There are showers and tubs in both bathrooms, and these wet areas could also be updated if you were inclined (STCC). Beyond the stunning natural backdrop and proximity to Highbury Primary, parks and buses to Westfield TTP and town, it's only a short drive from this top location to supermarkets, the lively Highbury Hotel, and to embark on rejuvenating walks through the scenic Adelaide Foothills. Beckman Reserve and Playground are also nearby, adding another layer of family appeal, and buses to several private schools run close to home.FEATURES WE LOVE Large brick veneer lowset with multiple living areas & scope to modernise (STCC) with dcor updates to key rooms (kitchen, wet areas) Gumtrees beyond the back fence, topiary gardens and play-friendly lawn front & back Carpeted formal lounge & a family room on either side of the entry passage Big central kitchen with adjacent WIP, solid timber cabinetry, all-electric appliances Servery windows to a tiled dining area & a massive rear living room with open fireplace 34 sqm (approx.) paved open pergola for alfresco entertaining under spring skies + a covered gazebo for rainy day gatherings Spacious master retreat with courtyard access, WIR, ensuite with shower & tub 2 more carpeted beds in a separate wing, both with BIRs, sharing another bathroom with a shower & tub Ducted AC throughout, solar water heater, large laundry off the kitchen Auto entry double garage with connecting shed/workshop LOCATION No rear neighbours, just a forest of trees A 5-drive to Drakes at Hope Valley, 10 to Westfield TTP Enjoy stunning bushland walks through nearby Anstey Hill Recreation Park Short stroll to Highbury Primary & about 7 by car to Modbury High or Torrens Valley Christian School Close to Beckman Reserve & buses to several private schools Only 14km to town & a cruisy 500m walk if you want to catch a bus inAuction Pricing - In a campaign of this nature, our clients have opted to not state a price guide to the public. To assist you, please reach out to receive the latest sales data or attend our next inspection where this will be readily available. During this campaign, we are unable to supply a guide or influence the market in terms of price.Vendors Statement: The vendor's statement may be inspected at our office for 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction; and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts.Norwood RLA 278530 Disclaimer: As much as we aimed to have all details represented within this advertisement be true and correct, it is the buyer/purchaser's responsibility to complete the correct due diligence while viewing and purchasing the property throughout the active campaign. Property Details:Council | TEA TREE GULLYZone | GN - General NeighbourhoodLand | 743sqm(Approx.)House | 300.9 sqm(Approx.)Built | 1977Council Rates | $2432.45 paWater | $212.10 pqESL | $113 pa