72 High St, Kensington is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1912. The property has a land size of 407m2 and floor size of 156m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2025.
Renovated throughout, this classic Villa (c1912) is just the ticket for those seeking an executive residence where all the hard work has been done.
This picture perfect residence, tucked away behind the impressive black fence and electronic gate, is a sight to behold.
Welcoming you with character and charm. Step over the tessellated tile front porch and into the home where you are welcomed with lead light windows, wide hallway, 3.5m high ornate ceilings, wainscoting and polished timber floors.
With 4 large bedrooms and 2 living areas, there are a multitude of options available. The main bedroom has divine features, such as a working fireplace, glimpses through the plantation shutters to the leafy front yard, a ceiling fan and 3m high built-in robes.
Bedroom 2 has a decorative fireplace and built-ins. Bed 3 is spacious. Bed 4 is a large room, with another 2 built-in robes.
The new Hamptons style Kitchen features shaker profile cabinetry and stone benchtops and a butler's sink, as well as an integrated dishwasher and concealed microwave space.
The kitchen is open plan with the light filled dining/family room, and there is also a separate lounge. Seamlessly flowing outside via the French doors to the rear porch, overlooking the pool and garden. This home really is an entertainer's delight. The huge Pergola features a high-pitched roof with solid, wood beams, and a gas outlet for the BBQ. Currently set up as an outdoor lounge/dining and there is also space for 2 cars parked undercover. This space allows for a multitude of options. You could easily store a caravan securely.
The swimming pool area is your holiday at home. Surrounded by travertine paving, beautiful green hedging and Hamptons style cladding. There is also an outside, hot water shower next to the pool, so showering off the kids after a swim will be a breeze.
The luxe bathroom features a shower and free-standing bath. There is also a second separate toilet, and the cleverly designed laundry with tons of storage will make even the most menial of tasks enjoyable.
Situated in a superb location- tightly held and highly sought, zoned for Marryatville Primary and Marryatville High, most convenient also to Loreto College and Pembroke School. Excellent shopping nearby with Marryatville shops a 5 min walk, The Parade a 10 min walk and a short drive to the Burnside Village.
All of this and just 4.5km to the City - this beautiful home really does deserve the royal seal of approval.
More to adore:
? Beautifully renovated (c 1912) Sandstone Villa
? 3.5m high ceilings
? Heated swimming pool with an in-ground, built-in pool cover
Brand new kitchen
? 4 spacious bedrooms
? 2 living areas
? Huge 65m2 pergola
? Resort style bathroom with bath and shower
? 2nd separate toilet (brand new)
? 2nd outdoor hot water shower
? New laundry
? Plantation shutters throughout
? New ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling
? All new feature lighting
? 6.88kw Solar System for cheaper energy bills
? New instant flow gas hot water system.
? New fence with electric gate
? Garden shed with power
? 2nd tool shed
? Brand new roof
? New driveway and landscaping
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Property Details:
Council | NORWOOD PAYNEHAM & ST PETERS
Zone | ENTERPRISE
Land | 424sqm(Approx.)
House | 245sqm(Approx.)
Built | 1912
Council Rates | $TBC pa
Water | $TBC pq
ESL | $TBC pa
The size of Kensington is approximately 0.5 square kilometres. There are 3 parks, covering nearly 1.8% of the total area. The population of Kensington in 2016 was 1769 people. By 2021 the population was 1808 showing a population growth of 2.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kensington is 30-39 years. Households in Kensington are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kensington work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 45.20% of the homes in Kensington were owner-occupied compared with 41.90% in 2016.
Kensington has 903 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kensington have seen a 58.31% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 70.74% increase. As at 30 April 2026:
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