Evocative Art Deco Charmer with Exciting Possibilities!

"Melray" is a classic 1950s residence on a substantial allotment of 1,114sqm (approx) and the home's evocative façade and distinguished portico, launch a three bedroom plus study/fourth bedroom, single-level layout revealing solid, polished Tasmanian Oak floors, soaring ceilings with exquisite art deco ceiling roses in most rooms and decorative period glazing on front windows. <br/><br/>Opening up to the sun, a welcoming entrance hall sets the scene, where elegant aesthetics wind seamlessly through the light-filled spaces of this much loved, one family-owned home. A beautiful bay window and art deco inspired original fireplace features in the north-facing lounge. This charming and generously-sized room steps back to full separate dining beside a neat kitchen with breakfast bar, white cabinetry, gas cooktops, dishwasher and walk-in pantry. <br/><br/>The front main bedroom offers built-in robes and ceiling fan and the second bedroom is also fitted with a ceiling fan; while another bedroom - a conversion from part of the garage, is located just off the dining room and enjoys floor-to-ceiling glazing opening to the front garden and a walk-in robe. The family bathroom is white and bright with bath and overhead shower. <br/><br/>The back lobby with access to the rear study/home office (or optional fourth bedroom), plus the laundry and separate w.c., leads out the vast pergola/covered courtyard stretching wide and deep to provide a wonderful all-weather alfresco entertaining zone - kept comfortable all year round with gas heater, roof-hung electric heaters and two ceiling fans. Step up to the back lawn and another undercover sitting area before entering the back half of the property - perfect for a swimming pool, court or additional accommodation. <br/><br/>Other benefits include:- <br/>• Ducted evaporative cooling <br/>• Ducted gas heating <br/>• Solar panels - 7.7kw system<br/>• Double length garage (with sneaky internal access) & drive-through access to rear driveway & additional double garage/workshop<br/><br/>Exceedingly comfortable and offering immediate enjoyment, there are outstanding opportunities to sympathetically restore and enhance at your leisure. Extend on the flow, update the amenity areas, develop the extensive grounds and reap huge rewards at this blue-chip address. <br/><br/>Enviably located with so many amenities at your fingertips … Norwood International High School is just up the road; it is surrounded by other highly regarded education facilities including Rostrevor College, Marryatville High, Pembroke, Norwood Primary and the Uni of SA Magill Campus. Penfolds Magill Estate is at the end of the road, local shopping centres just around the corner; discover the bus stop 50m down the road, the easy 15-minute commute to the CBD; explore the amazing Kensington Gardens Reserve just steps away, plus all that The Parade's entertaining and shopping precinct has to offer. <br/><br/>The perfect address for a family to prosper!<br/><br/>Auction: Friday 3rd June at 12:30pm on site (unless sold prior)<br/><br/>CT: 5808/11<br/>Council: Burnside<br/>Council Rates: $1,970.75pa (approx)<br/>Water Rates: $246.58pq (approx)<br/><br/>Ray White Kensington are working directly with the current government requirements associated with Open Inspections, Auctions and preventive measures for the health and safety of its clients and buyers entering any one of our properties. Please note that restrictions on numbers attending any one home are in place and social distancing will be required.<br/><br/>We strongly recommend that if you have recently returned from travel interstate or overseas or are feeling unwell at this time, please contact the listing agent to discuss alternative ways to view or bid at any upcoming auctions and/ or appointments.