225 ESPLANADE HENLEY BEACH – SOLD $4,125,000
Situated on the Esplanade at Henley Beach just a short walk to vibrant Henley Square and Joe’s Cafe, the old bones of this home have been graciously and gracefully restored into a sophisticated, functional beauty.
This is a top end, creatively renovated residence with a well thought through blend of traditional and modern features. A contemporary palette, coupled with quality fixtures and fittings, make this is a very desirable home.
It features generous proportions fashioned over two levels with original archways, soaring ceilings, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living spaces, and a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor living – as a start.
When you enter through an impressive floor to ceiling glass door there is an immediate WOW factor. You are drawn into the spacious open plan living and enticing sunroom where full width bifold windows open to ocean views, glorious sunsets, and locale vibrancy. During summer and winter this is where you can enjoy watching the weather unfold outside. On colder days, underfloor heating and an ornamental ambient temperature gas fireplace will keep you warm.
A connected but separate dining area is perfectly positioned to be interactive with the living, the kitchen, and the outdoor alfresco area. You can cook up a storm in the high-end kitchen where you will relish the pleasure of cooking with Smeg, Gaggenau, Ilve, and Miele, appliances. A mirrored splashback ensures ocean views are maximised for the chef as well as guests sitting up at the generous Smartstone Statuario island bench.
The transition to the private alfresco area is seamless. With its two large cantilever umbrellas, this is a great space for entertaining family and friends with ease and comfort – all year round. Everything is at your fingertips including an 11m solar heated lap pool, fitted with swim jets for both fitness and fun.
Continuing through the ground level along the arched hallway there are two generous bedrooms with built in robes. The master bedroom is magnificent with its bi-fold doors opening to the pool plus a stunning ensuite, including a freestanding bath and walk in robe.
Then be tempted down to the eye-catching cellar from where you can take a sneak peek into the pool and imagine having pre dinner drinks down here. The ground floor also includes a separate powder room, a second bathroom with a bath, plus a generous laundry, A secure internal door leads to the two-vehicle garage with great storage and sufficient space for a home gym.
A sensual curved steel and stained oak staircase takes you upstairs to a spacious second living area and home office, a fourth luxury bedroom, and a third bathroom. Glimpses to the ocean can be enjoyed up here, plus family or guests will be able to make use of the small kitchenette.
Henley Beach is a lifestyle destination. This home is positioned within the hub of all that is on offer – vibrancy, enjoyment, and relaxation, along with numerous restaurants, cafes, bars, and precinct shopping. Highly reputable private and public schools are very nearby, and it is just 20 minutes to Adelaide CBD, with the airport a mere 10-minute drive away.
ENJOY MAGNIFICENT SUNSETS, OCEAN VIEWS, THE SOUND OF LAPPING WATER OR CRASHING WAVES, PLUS THE OCCASIONAL EXCITED GIGGLES OF CHILDREN. ALL IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR ELEGANT ESPLANADE HOME.
OTHER NOTABLE FEATURES:
Private & Secure; Underfloor heating all hard floors; Commercial grade, double glazed aluminium windows & doors; 3M Sun Control Window Film; Generous storage throughout; Reverse cycle air conditioning; Ornamental gas fireplace; 28 Solar panels providing up to 5.5 kw of power; Cbus wiring; Back to base Security; Security cameras x 3; Secure entry with video; Fully tiled, solar heated pool with swim jets and in floor cleaning system; 2 x hot water outdoor showers; Extensive use throughout of Smartstone Statuario benchtops; Heated towel rails; Alfresco area with gas BBQ and 2 x large cantilever umbrellas; Delonghi bar fridge; 400 bottle capacity wine cellar; Remote controlled external awning and blinds; Low maintenance gardens with auto irrigation; Two vehicle garage with area for home gym
SPECIFICATIONS:
Originally built in 1898
Major renovation completed in 2017
Council – City o Charles Sturt
Land Size 438 m2
Floor Area inc Alfresco 425 m2
Council Rates $4461 pa
Water Rates $1710 pa
ES Levy $370 pa
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