65 Palmerston Road

Unley SA 5061

Imagine the picture perfect, stone fronted symmetrical cottage in cosmopolitan Unley, the front rooms boasting classic fireplaces, high ceilings, deep skirting boards, designer white finishes, polished timber floors and couple these highly desirable features with an extension of glass, gloss, space and light. and the result is a home to dream about. Offering the ultimate in modern living, the renovations and a large designer extension undertaken by the current owners to outstanding, exacting standards, perfect a stunning home with huge appeal.
Perfectly situated within an easy stroll of iconic King William Road and the parallel shopping strip of Unley Road, as well as an easy walk to the city, the Central Market and more restaurants via the parklands, lovely Palmerston Road is an ideal location.
Tucked behind a high brush fence the immaculate front garden and stylish entrance to the home sets a standard that is maintained in every part of the property. Character features are tastefully presented, bull nose verandah, the solid front door with leadlight windows then flowing into a hallway boasting classic arch with formal living room and three light and airy bedrooms to either side.
A full height glass door marks the seamless transition from old to new. Here there is a subtle shift from the original polished floors to beautiful mellow Blackbutt timber flooring. Servicing the bedrooms a stunning bathroom features a free-standing arc shaped bath tub, frosted full length sashless window with privacy roller blind, feature stone tile wall and frameless glass shower. To the alternate side an equally stylishly decorated powder room is well placed for guests.
Similarly, every detail has been attended to in fitting out cupboards and storage in the study nook and laundry. Both areas have feature highlight architectural windows at ceiling level taking advantage of light from the family room. With plenty of light from the full length glass door to the outside, sparkling diamond gloss Laminex tops, hidden washing machine/dryer cupboards, the laundry is no ordinary work space.
With picture windows overlooking the pool there is no need to leave home for holidays, waking to the sun rising over glistening water in the outstanding resort style master suite. The walk-in his and hers robe is enhanced by a full length flattering mirror to the end and in the stunning en suite there is no sacrificing quality and space with a large frameless glass shower and twin vanity units with cast stone tops.
The informal living area is bathed with light and features an entertainment wall designed for big screen television. An eco-smart fire provides added ambience and warmth for winter evenings. The area flows onto the outdoor entertaining and can be opened up by way of two full height sliding doors. The natural transition from indoors to out is perfect with the pool centre stage, directly offering a water view for the occupants inside through the full height north facing windows and to the lush lawn and garden to the eastern aspect.
The light filled kitchen is the hub to the open plan family and entertaining area to the rear of the home. A coffered ceiling defines the work space of the kitchen. Streamlined waterfall, cast stone bench with room for bar seating is a feature in this dazzling kitchen along with smoky mirror splashbacks, stainless steel Smeg cooking appliances and integrated dishwasher. There is an abundant use of convenient drawers and well placed caf windows open from a servery to the outdoor Smeg kitchen and entertaining area ensuring hosts are not separated from guests and casual entertaining is simple and enjoyable.
Advantaged by a north and easterly rear orientation with casual areas opening onto a sun drenched entertaining deck, the secluded rear garden is perfect for entertaining or relaxing. In the sun or protected under the pavilion overlooking the pool with glass fencing, this caf style outdoors area is perfect all year round. A lush lawn is bordered with established shrubs and trees including Manchurian pears in pebble mulch cover. Other feature plants include Little Gem magnolias and border plantings. There is room for children to play and for everyone to relax and enjoy with minimal maintenance.
The secure triple garage which can be accessed from Palmerston Lane offers exceptional garaging space. An adjacent separate paved space offers parking for another vehicle with sliding gate access from the lane and is utilised as a services area with garden shed.
Additional features include:
2 ducted Fujitsu reverse cycle air-conditioning systems, one for the formal living and bedrooms and the other for the open plan living and kitchen
Designer light fittings: Master bedroom pendant lights hand crafted by Mod Collective, kitchen pendant by Izf. Down lights to interior and exterior entertaining areas by Inlite
Expansive designer sliding doors to master suite and also laundry
Remote control automated blinds in master bedroom and living area combined with electric windows for ventilation and light control
Kitchen: Two pack finish, Smeg stove with 6 burner gas top and 90cm electric oven, integrated dishwasher, Schweigen range hood. Extensive kitchen storage including waste sorter bins, hidden microwave cupboard, pantry with appliance space
Storage space includes: double sided walk-in robe to main suite, built-in robes in 2 bedrooms, study with overhead storage and AV equipment compartment, full height integrated linen cupboard. Laundry with overhead storage and hidden washer/dryer cupboards. Entertainment wall with drawers
Rinnai gas instant hot water
Pavilion: Ceiling fans, bar seating at servery, decking, stone fronted pillars,
Valuable rear access with auto remote controlled door and garaging for three vehicles alongside each other as well as sliding gate to paved off street parking for another vehicle.
Garden shed and service