79 Olive Street,
Prospect 5082, South Australia

On a prolific tree-lined Prospect street in a desirable city fringe postcode, this charming character home poses an exciting opportunity for buyers seeking an original residence, on generous meterage, with enormous potential!

Presenting its impressive, original Sandstone frontage, decorative scrollwork capitals and bullnose verandah, tucked in by hedged covered fencing and a picketed gates across the driveway, seclusion, privacy and charm are immediately indicated here on Olive Street, where Victorian heritage is loud and proud.

Step through the original lead-light framed front door and the homes early-1900's character is revealed. Polished timber floorboards and 3.5m ceilings are carried across three bedrooms, two of which retain their own original cast iron fireplaces.

The central, formal living room retains its ornate plasterwork, ceiling rose and an original carved-timber fireplace with cast-iron register grate. Period leadlight panels and architrave detailing carry the heritage thread through into the practical kitchen and meals zone at the rear of the home. Finished in honest timber cabinetry and popping in Purple with slate-look laminate flooring, with a simple, free-standing gas stove/oven, its easy to envision the potential in this culinary space.

The bathroom is similarly original, decorated in unique Lavender mandala tiles with a matching bathtub and basin - neat and functional today and offering clear scope to thoughtfully refresh.

Out the back is the blocks bonus: a generously deep, established garden anchored by lush green plant varieties, with a substantial standalone garage at the rear accessible from the carport that hugs the side of the home, and can accommodate multiple vehicles. Entrance to the back is also available via Lavender Lane at the rear of the property, providing a more direct and convenient access.

For the buyer with an appreciation of period architecture, the family seeking a genuine character forever home in a prestigious inner-northern address, or the restorer ready to bring a quietly loved villa back to its full glory, 79 Olive Street is the rarest of finds: a near-untouched sandstone original on a deep Prospect block, in a quiet street between Prospect and Churchill Roads.

Additional Features:
• Rear lane access
• Ducted reverse cycle A/C
• Alarm system
• 627sqm allotment (approx)
• Skylight and wall-mounted split system A/C in the formal lounge
• Spacious internal laundry with a separate water closet and outdoor access
• Original Hills Hoist clothesline in the backyard
• Walking distance to Frankly Bagels and 'ino Paninoteca'
• Moments to the Adelaide CBD, the North Park linear parklands and Prospect Road dining, cafe and shopping scene

• Nearby schools include: Enfield Primary School, St Brigid's School, Prospect North Primary School, Paul Lutheran School, Blair Athol North School, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Roma Mitchell Secondary College, Cedar College, Prescott College, Blackfriars Priory School

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PLEASE NOTE: This property is being auctioned with no price in line with current real estate legislation. Should you be interested, we can provide you with a list of recent local sales to help you with your market and value research.