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With an exclusive position opposite the idyllic acreage of Beaumont Common, this magnificent residence has stood proudly for almost one hundred years. Surrounded by sweeping grounds with a pool, its grand and versatile floorplan has been beautifully updated to take full advantage of its north facing rear and views across Adelaide.<BR><BR>Built around 1928 for well-known Adelaide furrier Albert Hodder, the house is a grand example of interwar architecture, with a stately two storey stone frontage flanked by two wings linked by an impressive portico entrance. With near century old adornments and craftsmanship preserved, layers of contemporary luxury have been added to create a large and versatile family home fit for the modern family.<BR><BR>With a wide street frontage, and pillared gate entry to an automated double garage, the house is elevated above a stunning established garden, with layered manicured hedging and blossom trees surrounding a central hedged feature and lawn, perfect for garden soirees. <BR><BR>Boasting a coffered ceiling and parquetry floor, the large reception hall forms a central point between formal and informal living.<BR><BR>Offering enormous flexibility, two elegant rooms are linked to create one large space to welcome guests or for everyday living. <BR><BR>With a box bay, window seat and views across the front garden and “Common” beyond, the first is currently configured as a study connecting to stylish formal living with a gas fire and built in joinery.<BR><BR>Taking full advantage of its superb garden surrounds, expansive north facing open plan living wraps around the centrally positioned kitchen. An entertainer’s dream, it hosts 2-pack cabinetry with a range of Miele appliances, a long stone topped island bench around which to perch with family and friends, in addition to a walk-in pantry with a second sink for storage and prep.<BR><BR>Walls of feature windows flood the space with light and gaze across the picturesque rear grounds.<BR><BR>French doors open to the stunning wisteria clad outdoor entertaining platform that hovers above the garden and pool, with built in cabinetry incorporating a sink and room for a bar fridge.<BR><BR>Bedroom accommodation includes a private primary sanctuary on the ground floor, with a walk through dressing room and two way bathroom with dual vanities, heated towel rail and tub. <BR><BR>Upstairs is dedicated to the kids. With all-round tree top panoramas through pretty windows is a living retreat, bathroom, plus three beautifully appointed bedrooms that include built-in robes. The front bedrooms look across the parkland expanse of “The Common”, with one also boasting views over the city.<BR><BR>The terraced rear grounds incorporate idyllic garden rooms, including the fully tiled pool and spa with plenty of room around which to sit and soak up the sun. <BR><BR>Properties on “The Common” are extremely sought after. Peaceful and picturesque, this ultra-exclusive eastern pocket is undoubtedly one of Adelaide’s best addresses, and this magnificent character family home is one of the finest to grace it. <BR><BR>SHOPPING: 2km to Burnside Village. Walk to Devereux Rd shops <BR><BR>LOCATION<BR>• Exclusive eastern foothills address<BR>• Adjacent Beaumont Common parkland<BR>• Minutes from the newly expanded Burnside Village<BR>• Close to hills trails, Adelaide CBD, Freeway<BR><BR>EDUCATION <BR>• Walk to Seymour College<BR>• Close to Loreto, St Peters Girls, Pembroke<BR>• Zoned to Burnside Primary, Linden Park Primary, Glenunga International High School<BR><BR>FEATURES OF NOTE <BR>• Built c.1925<BR>• Remote entry 2-car garage with additional driveway parking <BR>• Guest powder room<BR>• Laundry with fold down ironing board and outside access<BR>• Attic storage<BR>• Miele induction cooktop, ovens and warming drawer<BR>• Fisher & Paykel Fridge with icemaker & filtered cold water <BR>• Fisher & Paykel dishwasher and second Bosch dishwasher in pantry <BR>• Zip-tap with boiling water <BR>• 7kW solar <BR>• Reverse Cycle air conditioning <BR>• 2 gas fires<BR>• Ensuite with heated towel rail<BR>• Plantation shutters<BR>• Outdoor pavilion with ceiling fan and blind<BR>• Automatic irrigation (back irrigation brand new)<BR>• Security system with CCTV <BR>• Alarm updated 2025 full remote monitoring and linked to the smoke alarm