98 Third Ave, Joslin SA 5070, Australia

Just as St. Peters promises wide avenues of tree-lined character, steps away, Joslin joins in. And what makes this four-bedroom, C1900 villa so special, is its ripe for restoration stature on some 875sqm approx., a hand-held stroll to tennis courts, playgrounds, and East Adelaide School…

Take the cracks and crumble, the tired tessellated tiled verandahs, fretwork, turn-of-the-century charm and its Residential Historic Conservation zoning – just as its last family has done for 34 years – and give it a deserving fresh start.

Such a renewal will be laborious, but so worth it.

With high ceilings, Baltic pine floors and a pliable floorplan, the home opens from one of two entry points; a generous sitting room (or king-sized bedroom) from the street-facing verandah, or a driveway arrival through the leadlight-adorned entry hall.

Here, the lounge room ushers everyone around the first open fireplace, the second is a treat for the formal dining room en route to a basic kitchen with upgraded stainless oven.

And why not start here – keeping intact the renovated and fully-tiled bathroom – for the home’s north-facing, back-end rewrite?

Some 18.29m of frontage promises ample extension girth for those value-adding renovations this home can’t wait to explore – STCC.

With an established rear lawn, stone retaining walls and a sample of fruit trees, there’s enough freedom to encroach with a new addition and/or alfresco, retaining its lengthy driveway access to a detached double garage (with roller door) at the back. 

One job off the list.

As expected in the sought-after east, you’ll be spoilt for schools and amenity; from Walkerville Terrace, The Avenues and The Parade Norwood for retail, cafes and shopping, premier schools such as St. Peters and Prince Alfred Colleges, and a leisurely walk around the leafy block to Linear Park. 

But first, roll up your sleeves for lifestyle on Third…

Here’s what you’ll love:

– Restore & extend a C1900 villa

– Land size 875sqm/frontage 18.29m (approx.)

– 4 bedrooms (or 3 + study)

– Formal sitting & dining room each with fireplaces

– Ornate fretwork & charm

– Fully tiled & renovated main bathroom

– Second WC to laundry

– Split system R/C A/C to kitchen

– Ducted R/C A/C 

– Double rear garaging with roller door

– Zoned Residential Historic Conservation 

– Zoned to East Adelaide & Norwood Morialta High School 

– Minutes to the city, The Parade & Walkerville

– And so much more…