19 South Terrace

Semaphore SA 5019

The original tessellated rear veranda now incorporated as internal space overlooking the family room, one can access two excellent bathrooms and the cellar. Via double rear doors from the living space, access to the very large and tree shaded private rear garden, lawn and outdoor entertaining areas.
The large northern wing forms a fine internal granny flat apartment that is accessed from the main dwelling via the walk through main laundry. It houses its own very serviceable small kitchen that may be opened with external concertina leadlight doors to serve as an outdoor facility. Alongside is a large living room with its own six leaf matching concertina leadlight doors open with dramatic effect to form a seamless integration with the garden and rear veranda - sure to be the centre for many family gatherings. A second laundry combined with the third bathroom plus a double bedroom round out an unusually versatile area ideal for accommodating traveling guests, semi independent children, an older relative or simply a great place to entertain, recreate, relax and or exercise.
This solid brick and stone fully insulated home is serviced by fantastic underfloor ducted heating and cooling which carries both three phase power refrigerated air conditioning and the affordable luxury of fully integrated gas heating, which along with gas and reverse cycle units in the internal flat, ensure all the home's zones are perfect temperature controlled environments.
The solid Baltic pine kitchen; includes stainless dishwasher, plumbed fridge position, 900mm wide Ilve oven, a built in deep fryer and extensive storage space including pantry and generous bench space - all bound to impress.
Said to have been built in 1898 by a high-ranking manager in the LeMessurier Timber Merchant Company, it bares all the hallmarks of an 'A' grade superior home of the era with many obvious tell tale elements.
The original cast iron lacework frames the length of the veranda. The original rendered stone front fence compliments the three heavy gates creating a stately street presence.
Of particular note internally are the amazing 15 foot plus ceilings all displaying beautiful fine cornice work and rosette features. All six front rooms feature ornate working fireplaces with chimneys intact. Impressive and original grained super thick, solid timber doors, high skirtings, tall, deep board architraves, a rare and particularly grand double arched central hallway combine superbly with extensive leadlight features including six doorways and several windows - notable for their tasteful design and excellent quality.
Remarkable lengths of prime quality, commercial grade 1800s pine floor timbers are almost over 3cm thick, hand selected boards taken from the hardest cuts at the core of the tree. A huge dry cellar capable of storing a hundred dozen wine bottles easily accessed via a wide stairway (no hatch).
The double drive through garage / workshop has a direct entry to the home and a bitumen area behind it that could be further covered to provide more undercover parking.
Last comprehensively renovated some fifteen years ago, the prospective purchasers should expect to find a property that is highly presented but scope to make improvements to adapt to their needs.
Such properties are extremely rare in the marketplace particularly on such a large allotment so close to both the beach and the wonderful attractions of Semaphore Road. Remarkably these properties remain extremely affordable at prices approximately half of those paid in the eastern suburbs or elsewhere along the suburban coastline. But for how long?
The economic future of this area is assured by defence contracts and other employment opportunities plus there is clearly a growing market appreciation for its accessibility and its seaside 'country town in suburbia' community pride and lifestyle and rightly so.
Contact Megan and Monica today for further information.