A story worth holding onto before you’ve even crossed the threshold, this C1900 sandstone villa was commissioned by Captain Frank Bissenberger – a lucrative miner, entrepreneur and keen traveller, whose eye for the finer things is still found in every considered detail.<BR><BR>Step inside and that same air of distinction carries, where 3.7m ceilings, polished timber floors, vibrant leadlight and an ornate archway draw you down a hallway that feels both grand and warmly familiar, the kind of space that invites a slower pace and a second glance.<BR><BR>It’s traditional footprint presents three bedrooms, a formal lounge and home office, before opening to a rear domain that reveals a cellar below with capacity for 680 bottles approx.<BR><BR>Above it, the outdoors takes its cue from afar; a vine-laced alfresco, anchored by a sculptural water feature, creates a setting that leans Mediterranean in spirit, where festive tables feel right at home and afternoons have a habit of running long.<BR><BR>That sense of space continues across a parcel deeper than most 724sqm approx. offering room to further extend, or simply enjoy as is.<BR><BR>Set beyond, a detached rumpus or studio adds another layer of flexibility, complete with air conditioning and the scale for a full-size games room, home office or creative retreat, all the while keeping the main residence firmly in sight.<BR><BR>And then there’s the address – where a morning coffee, a school run to Rose Park Primary, a lap of Victoria Park or a night at the Fringe can all play out on foot, with the CBD close enough to leave the car behind more often than not.<BR><BR>A home with a past worth preserving, in a pocket that continues to prove why it’s so tightly held.<BR><BR>ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF NOTE:<BR>• Beautifully landscaped, irrigated gardens framing original sandstone façade<BR>• Stained glass, ornamental fireplaces & 3.7m ornate ceilings<BR>• Valuable & versatile rear studio<BR>• Carport, plus additional driveway parking<BR>• Three generous bedrooms<BR>• Flexible home office/fourth bedroom<BR>• North-facing formal lounge<BR>• Open plan, double brick rear addition<BR>• Solid timber kitchen with Smeg appliances<BR>• Federation style bathroom with red & gold accents<BR>• Outdoor WC & separate laundry<BR>• Polished timber floorboards<BR>• Underground cellar<BR>• Electric gated entry & video intercom<BR><BR>LOCATION & LIFESTYLE:<BR>• Footsteps from bus stop, cafés & local specialty shops<BR>• Moments to Norwood Parade & Burnside Village’s boutiques<BR>• Less than 2km to Hutt Street through Victoria Park<BR><BR>EDUCATION:<BR>• Zoned to Rose Park Primary & Marryatville High Schools<BR>• Proximity to Pembroke, Loreto, Pulteney Grammar, St Ignatius’, St. Peter’s & Prince Alfred Colleges
