Behind its discreet facade, this historic property offers so much more than meets the eye. Built in 1890, the home proudly retains its prized characteristics of the era, including its symmetrical bluestone frontage design with solid bluestone continued around all exterior walls of the original home, intricate lead-light glass windows, high detailed ceilings and ornate fireplaces. <BR><BR>This warm home offers an incredible number of features that will suit a family, down-sizer or investor alike, with an easy-to-maintain garden and yard. With up to 5 bedrooms, including Master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in-wardrobe, sitting room, large cellar for the wine collector with practical staircase access, under-cover parking for 2 cars, home gym/teenage-retreat, heated swimming pool with in-built seating, and outdoor kitchen/alfresco area. Seamlessly integrated with the original part of the home is the stunning modern extension with a practical open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, large butlers kitchen, stone-top island bench, gas fireplace, raked ceiling, a prized north-facing rear with floor-to -ceiling windows, allowing in plenty of natural light. <BR><BR>Situated on a quiet section of Princes Rd within walking distance of Mitcham Village shopping Centre and public transport options. Within close proximity to excellent public and private schools, including Mitcham and Highgate Primary, Unley High School, Mitcham Girls, Urrbrae Agricultural, Scotch College and Mercedes College. <BR><BR>Other outstanding features at this property include:<BR>+ Reverse-cycle ducted air-conditioning and split-systems. <BR>+ 4kW solar electrical system<BR>+ 2x instantaneous hot water gas systems<BR>+ Gas fireplace<BR>+ Home gym connected to hot & cold water and utilities<BR>+ Heated swimming pool<BR><BR>Come experience all that this wonderful home has to offer. Glenn & Peter McMillan look forward to seeing you and helping in your real-estate plans.