106 Grant Avenue, Toorak Gardens, SA 5065

Best Offers By Monday 11th August at 10am (unless sold prior)

An exceptional offering for those seeking a substantial family home with a pool in one of the east's most exclusive and sought after treelined avenues.

Built over a century ago, this captivating beauty has undergone an outstanding expansion that fuses traditional elements with a timeless contemporary aesthetic extending right through to sensational alfresco living. 

With a spacious floorplan that takes full advantage of northerly aspects, this property is one of the best you will find in terms of lifestyle and convenience.

HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE 
Built around 1917 by prolific builder William Were for Samuel Carter, a man well known for his service to the South Australian public, and his wife Laura, the house is a notable early example of the emerging Californian bungalow style popular in the affluent eastern suburbs at that time.

Magnificent original features include stuccoed render, terracotta roof tiles and a gabled front veranda with tessellated tiles, in addition to stained glass, casement windows, decorative plaster work, timber floors, high ceilings, decorative mantles and fancy fretwork.

The 21st century architectural expansion highlights the home's glorious features, adding a contemporary aesthetic that is timeless and sophisticated.


FORMAL LIVING & STUDY RETREAT 
From the long central hallway, one is welcomed by a chic lounge room adorned with a fireplace with decorative surround, wrap-around bookshelves and casement windows with pretty stained glass. This versatile space is perfect for formal entertaining, curling up in front of the fire, or as a parents retreat adjacent to the primary suite. 

With French doors opening to a tranquil courtyard, the study forms a peaceful haven in which to work or get away from the hustle and bustle.


BEDROOM ACCOMMODATION
First up, the primary suite features both built-in robes and a walk-in robe. The marble embellished ensuite is beautifully appointed with extra details including a magnifying mirror and heated towel rail.

Three king size bedrooms include two with built in robes and one with a walk-in robe that share a large bathroom with a heated towel rail, tub and dual vanities.

OPEN PLAN LIVING 
A glass gallery that brushes past a light-filled courtyard marks the point where old meets new and family living begins.

Key to open plan living is its soaring raked ceiling and clever use of windows that flood the large space with north facing light and provide courtyard, pool and garden views.

Underpinned by beautiful engineered oak floors, both informal living and dining connect to alfresco living through sliding windows and French doors.

KITCHEN 
The wow-factor marble clad kitchen is adorned with an extra wide central island bench around which to perch and chat to the home chef. 

Servery windows connect to outdoor dining, whilst a large walk-in pantry has oodles of storage, and a mudroom connects to the carport.

OUTDOOR LIVING & POOL
Overlooking the large rear lawn and pool, alfresco dining includes radiant heaters and blinds for year round comfort.

Nestled within the garden is a cubby house and garden shed, whilst behind the heated saltwater pool with automated shade blinds is a versatile north facing studio retreat that incorporates an indulgent sauna room.

Landscaped plantings that include clipped hedging and ornamental trees perfectly frame this glorious home.

LOCATION & LIFESTYLE
•	Around 4km to Victoria Square 
•	Walk to Burnside Village - Adelaide's premiere shopping destination
•	Walk to Victoria Park, Dulwich Village shops & cafes
•	Close to Norwood Parade & Kensington Road

SCHOOLS 
•	Zoned to Rose Park Primary & Marryatville High 
•	Central to several private schools including PAC, Pembroke, Loreto, Seymour, St Ignatius Junior School 

FEATURES IN DETAIL: 

DESIGN
•	Built c.1917 with gracious architectural details including terracotta tiled roof, stained glass, tessellated tiles, fretwork & decorative mantlepieces
•	Architectural expansion by Swanbury Penglase 

POOL
•	Solar heated, saltwater 
•	Retractable shade blinds
•	Water feature
•	Studio with sauna

KITCHEN & APPLIANCES
•	Miele oven, warming drawer, microwave & gas cooktop 
•	Fully integrated Liebherr fridge/freezer
•	Marble island, splashback & countertops
•	Mudroom with room for second fridge 

COMFORT
•	Zoned & ducted R/C air con (2 units)
•	Open plan living with combustion fire, north facing windows & automated blinds
•	Laundry with split system air
•	Front rooms with double glazed windows 
•	Plantation shutters
•	Ceiling fans
•	Heated towel rails in bathrooms & laundry
•	Rinnai outdoor heaters
•	Pool with automated shade blinds
•	Sauna

SECURITY
•	CCTV
•	Alarm 
•	Remote gate & carport entry


STORAGE
•	Large family laundry with hanging rail & heated rails opening to drying yard 
•	Extensive built-in storage throughout 
•	Walk-in pantry
•	Garden shed
•	Drying/utility yard

PARKING
•	Remote gate entry 
•	Remote entry 2-car carport with internal access from mud room
•	Driveway with additional parking space

GARDEN
•	Automated irrigation
•	Cubby house