179 Esplanade

Largs Bay SA 5016

Built in the latter part of the nineteenth century to house local pier workers; the full granite villa stands rock-solid, seemingly untouched by the ravages of time and weather. Early architects obviously knew a thing or two about building on this coastal strip, placing the entry on the side where it is shielded from strong winds and opting for deep verandas that only allow the western sun to penetrate in winter.

Inside, large airy rooms lead off a 17m hallway with principal spaces featuring exquisitely ornate ceilings, beautiful character fireplaces and polished timber floors. The wide paneled entrance hall merits special mention for its elegant timber paneling, fine fretwork divide, jeweled leadlight and glorious shield-motif ceiling.

Generously proportioned formal rooms respectively feature a window bay and servery through to the solid timber kitchen. These are complemented by a relaxed open-plan family area, with both ducted evaporative cooling and a slow combustion stove, and the home's deep verandas on three sides, promoting an enviable choice of living and entertaining options for the whole family to enjoy.

Recently upgraded with new gutters and sparkling new wet areas including two beautiful bathrooms, a powder room and laundry; scope still exists to tailor other areas to your own requirements.

There are four or five really good-sized double bedrooms: two at the front capture the pick of sea views and include the master that further enjoys a generous walk-in robe and ensuite facility.

At the rear, a huge back hall provides gated staircase access to a fantastic dry wine cellar and French doors out to the rear veranda, where you can relax in lawned, low-maintenance privacy. Here too is a charmingly rustic two-storey brick building with a workshop at ground level and a timber-lined studio above, ideal as an artist or teen retreat.

Complete with an alarm system, secure tandem carport and profound sense of home; this grand beachfront villa is also close to good schools and just minutes from Port Adelaide, West Lakes and vibrant Jetty Road.
Additional feature - 3 Offstreet Parking.