Glenelg East's Spanish Mission home has character and space
Fortrose St in East Glenelg is one of those rare streets that offers a really delightful walk, the houses are beautiful character homes and at the end of the street it’s barely five minutes to the historic Glenelg Jetty.
Fortrose St in East Glenelg is one of those rare streets that offers a really delightful walk, the houses are beautiful character homes and at the end of the street it’s barely five minutes to the historic Glenelg Jetty.
Ray White Glenelg East agent Adam Keane is taking the Spanish Mission styled 3 Fortrose Street to auction, if not sold prior, and has seen how important character homes are to potential buyers.
“We’ve seen young couples and families come through at inspection, very keen to find homes that offer genuine, authentic character,” said Mr Keane. “Whereas some properties have period facades and have been unsympathetically renovated, this home offers an ideal canvas.”
The other very popular feature of this five-bedroom property is the 70s-built granny flat, that is the size of a house and includes a full sized kitchen and laundry, at the rear of the block.
“That has attracted the early middle aged families who are future proofing their kids – this is an ideal solution for adult children who need separate accommodation while they save for their own homes,” said Mr Keane. Or indeed, the reverse, keeping the grandparents within reach, while the younger generation enjoy the main house.
Here the timber detailing is the star, along with high ceilings and period internal glass sliding doors. The owners have lived in this home for 30 years, taking great care to keep it in exceptional condition. In fact, they recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in their home.
“It is a really beautiful home, that the owners looked after very well, “said Mr Keane. “The location is fabulous; being close to the Jetty, yet out of the way of the hubbub of the main street.”
The property is listed for auction for December 18, at 7.00pm
