Commanding an exceptional position along one of North Adelaide’s most distinguished parkland terraces, this grand c.1890 residence presents a rare opportunity to preserve, restore and reimagine a landmark family estate of remarkable scale and character.
Set on approximately 995sqm along iconic Lefevre Terrace, the property offers an extraordinary foundation for a visionary renovation, sympathetic architectural extension or complete lifestyle transformation. Its generous proportions, rear access and prestigious parklands setting create exceptional scope to enhance the existing residence while honouring its heritage significance.
Dating from circa 1890, this elegant two-storey Victorian bay-fronted home is recognised as a Local Heritage Place, with architectural significance across its residence, interiors, masonry and iron fencing, and rear brick wing. Beautiful stained-glass windows by renowned Adelaide artist E.F. Troy further enrich the home’s period character, reflecting the craftsmanship and grandeur of late 19th-century North Adelaide, when Lefevre Terrace became home to some of Adelaide’s most notable and affluent families.
The home’s substantial floorplan provides outstanding flexibility for large families, multi-generational living or future redesign. A grand entry hall introduces the original front rooms, including a formal living room, formal dining room, study or bedroom, and an additional generous bedroom. Toward the rear, the layout expands to include a spacious kitchen, dining area and further bedroom accommodation, with multiple bathrooms, a walk-in robe, cellar access and veranda enhancing the sense of scale and functionality.
Upstairs, additional bedrooms are arranged around a central landing, including a substantial main bedroom with ensuite, while a balcony captures the home’s elevated presence and parkland outlook. Beyond the main residence, the property continues to impress with extensive garaging and carport accommodation, laundry, stores, a sunroom, cellar, swimming pool, and a separate bar room with games room above – offering exceptional scope for entertaining, guest accommodation, studio use or future reconfiguration.
Beyond its architectural appeal, 32 Lefevre Terrace also carries a compelling social history. During the First World War, the residence was associated with Mrs H. H. Wigg and hosted meetings of the South Australian branch of the Australian Flying Corps Comforts Fund, linking the home to an important chapter of community service and wartime support.
Today, the property stands as a distinguished North Adelaide address surrounded by the Adelaide Park Lands and positioned moments from Melbourne Street, leading schools, cafés, Adelaide Oval, North Adelaide Village and the CBD. For architects, designers, renovators or buyers with vision, this is a chance to shape a truly significant residence – one that can evolve into an exceptional family home while retaining the beauty, presence and prestige that make it so rare.
• Prestigious Lefevre Terrace position opposite Lefevre Park
• Circa 1890 two-storey Victorian bay-fronted residence
• Recognised Local Heritage Place with significant period features
• Approximately 995sqm allotment with valuable rear access
• Substantial and flexible multi-bedroom floorplan
• Formal living, formal dining, study/bedroom and multiple accommodation zones
• Separate bar room with games room above
• Extensive carport accommodation
• Beautiful stained-glass windows by E.F. Troy
• Grand proportions, rich character and exceptional architectural detail
• Moments from the CBD, Adelaide Oval, North Adelaide Village, private schools, cafés and parklands
A residence of this calibre is not simply purchased – it is preserved, elevated and passed on.
