Tag: Real estate

Property Listing: Timeless Sanctuary on the Most Iconic Street in Parkside

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Step into a bygone era of timeless grace with a circa 1910 sandstone villa at 88 Kenilworth Road, Parkside.

Situated in a coveted location, this architectural gem is double-fronted, boasting not one, but two street frontages. It also showcases signature leadlight features, ornate 3.5 metre ceilings, and a grand entry adorned with majestic archways.

Featuring a versatile layout encompassing five bedrooms and a study, this home offers ample space for modern lifestyles, catering to growing families, teenagers in need of their own space, or those who simply appreciate room to spread out.

Entertaining is effortless with French doors lining the exterior, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor areas. Relax and socialise by the large saltwater swimming pool.

A contemporary extension merges old-world charm with modern convenience, boasting a gourmet kitchen equipped with a suite of integrated Miele appliances, a bespoke butler’s pantry, and an island bench with contrasting stone, creating a space ideal for connected living.

For the discerning homeowner, a double garage offers both convenience and security, while solar panels enhance sustainability and cost efficiency.

Step onto the expansive rear deck and discover a haven for outdoor dining and leisure, surrounded by lush greenery for moments of tranquility.

Located just a 10-minute drive from the CBD, with Adelaide’s top public and private schools nearby, this home offers a seamless commute and school run.

More than just a residence, experience this timeless sanctuary in person.

inspection times

Saturday, February 10 | 12pm–12:30pm

Sunday, February 11 | 11am–11:30am

Tuesday, February13 | 5:45pm–6:15pm

view 88 Kenilworth road, parkside, here.

From Palm Springs to Torrens Park

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Explore every square inch of this Torrens Park treasure.

Effortlessly cool, this magnificent multi-level home might look like it belongs in sunny California but is actually nestled in Adelaide’s inner southern suburb of Torrens Park.

Designed by award-winning Architects Ink and brought to life by revered builder Blag Homes, 6 McLaren Street invites its potential new owners to explore and admire this weekend (August 12 and 13).

Drawing inspiration from the mid-twentieth century and, more subtly, the universally adored dwellings of Palm Springs in the Golden State, this stunning home beams bright.

Natural light is awash in this beautiful abode thanks to its northern orientation and double-glazed glass. All part of the architect’s master plan, light plays hide and seek throughout the home, including the three bedrooms, retreat, bathroom, and underground wine cellar on the lower floor. Cleverly positioned, the master suite enjoys uninterrupted refuge above.

The upper-level family room soars highest, succeeding in diverting your focus to the open-plan kitchen with stone benchtops, island/breakfast bar, Smeg’s latest appliances, and secret walk-in pantry.

Outside, explore one of the property’s most spectacular features – the double-height central courtyard, which craftily creates an ‘L’-shaped gallery to the fully tiled magnesium pool. Whether it’s this or the oversized pale sunshine entry door adding a ‘pop’ to the home’s pared back facade, this Torrens Park haven brings the right amount of cool, Cali vibes to suburbia.

OPEN INSPECTION

When: Saturday, August 12 at 12pm; Sunday, August 13 at 12pm.
Where: 6 McLaren Street, Torrens Park (Note: Also known as Lot 101 McLaren Street, Torrens Park)

What We Love

  • Entertainer’s terrace pavilion with elevated pool view.
  • Concrete solar-heated pool with spa jets.
  • Walk-in robe and ensuite to master bedroom.
  • Smeg double ovens and integrated dishwasher.
  • Double garage with burnished concrete floors, remote Panelift entry and rear mud room.
  • Fully landscaped gardens with automatic watering system.
  • Clipsal Wiser home automation system.
  • Large underground cellar with polished concrete floors.
  • Metres from Scotch and Mercedes Colleges, and a short drive to Mitcham Square shopping precinct and Brown Hill Creek walking trails.

Scroll the gallery below to see more of this breathtaking property.

For more details, get in touch with Georgie Todd from Harris Real Estate.

Georgie Todd
Property Consultant
0420 492 936
georgie@harrisre.com.au
@georgie_todd_realestate

6 Steps to Selling Stress-Free

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We chat to property expert Georgie Todd from Harris Real Estate for her top tips.

Georgie Todd and her team.

1. Choose an Expert

During the last past two years, we’ve enjoyed a strong market, with high buyer demand and very high success rates but now, as the market changes, choosing an agent with skill and experience to ensure your property has the best opportunity of success has never been more important. It’s also important to choose an agent that you resonate with and who shares the same values as you. Your selling journey will be exactly that, a journey. Many of my clients say they miss the communication, the daily banter and support from my team – that is truly the biggest compliment that I take out of a sale.

2. Know the Market and Set a Realistic Price

Put your ‘buyer hat’ on and checkout the competition by looking at properties that have sold in your area or that are currently on the market. It’s important to make sure your property is priced realistically in relation to other homes that have recently sold to ensure the market engages with your home and want to view it. If your property is priced too high, then there is a risk that you will lose your best opportunity to obtain the right result. Your strongest buyer interest occurs in the first 7–14 days, so launching your property to the market with a competitive pricing strategy can be the difference between selling within 1–3 weeks at a premium price or being on the market for a longer duration and undergoing multiple price revisions to simply get a result.

3. Choose a Method of Sale

There are lot of factors to consider with regard to the method of sale – for example, where is your property located (not just the suburb, but even the location within a suburb can alter this decision), the type and style of property, and the target market. Most importantly, what is going on in the market, and what are the weekly auction clearance rates and external economic conditions?

Open living and dining area.

4. Prepare Your Property For Sale

Homes that are well presented, from the curb to the rear of the property, will not only generate the most interest and foot traffic at opens, but will also ensure the best price with the least days on market. Once again, put your ‘buyer hat’ on. When you enter an open home, what do you want to see? Many buyers will quite literally purchase based on ‘a feeling’ or ‘the vibe’ of the home. Give your property every opportunity to sell itself by presenting your home well. My team and I can project manage getting your home ready for sale and we have a great list of trades we work alongside to help make this process relatively stress free. There are also payment options to relieve the stress of upfront costs.

5. Market Your Property

It is essential to get the three P’s correct when marketing your property for sale – Price, Promotion and Presentation. Every property is different, and the market and location will determine the best way to market it.

6. Contracts

Once you have a buyer and the contract of sale is fully executed (signed by both the purchaser and the vendor), then your cooling off period will begin on the following business day. Each state differs slightly, but in South Australia the cooling off period lasts for two full business days with your deposit due on the following business day.

QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOUR AGENT:

  • How long have you been in the industry?
  • How many properties have you sold in the last year?
  • What is your average days on market? An average auction or expression of interest campaign is 3–4 weeks.
  • How do you negotiate offers? This could also include, what is your strategy around pre-auction offers and handling multiple offer situations during a ‘best offer by’ campaign.
  • How many people are in your team and what are their roles?
  • Why do you think you can get the best result for my home?
  • Why you? Be mindful to choose an agent that you resonate with and who shares the same values as you.

Georgie Todd
Property Consultant
0420 492 936
georgie@harrisre.com.au
@georgie_todd_realestate