140 WATSON AVENUE, Toorak Gardens

Substantial light-filled Villa (circa 1900) of gracious proportions and sited on a generous botanic garden allotment of just over half an acre (2054 square metres approx.) with a large wine cellar, in-ground swimming pool and bore. Charming character features adorn this beautiful family home including high ceilings, ornate cornices, Cedar and Mahogany mantles for the open fireplaces and polished timber floorboards. The entrance hall is impressive and tastefully complements the large crystal chandelier, offering a gracious welcome to visitors. The sitting room, with an open fireplace, is ideal for those quieter moments and overlooks the private manicured front gardens. The family/billiard room, with a bay window, is light filled given its north facing orientation and is perfect for large scale family living. The large formal bay-windowed dining room is elegantly disposed with a Cedar open fireplace and flows easily through to the adjacent family/casual meals area. A cleverly designed kitchen, with its ample storage, European appliances and granite benchtops make entertaining a breeze.The second family area overlooks the sprawling rear garden and pool. Accommodation is excellent with a study, five bedrooms and two bathrooms.The grand master bedroom has generous built in robes and an ensuite bathroom. The current owners have enjoyed this magnificent family residence for 34 years and have hosted many weddings, engagement parties and 21st birthday parties.This is a perfect home for entertaining on a large scale. Apart from boasting an impressive street presence, the property is sited on one of the larger blocks in Toorak Gardens and is perfectly balanced allowing for further improvements. A much sought-after character laden property ideally situated on this whisper-quiet, tree- studded boulevard and is surrounded by excellent schooling and shopping facilities.Ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioning, excellent garaging and shedding. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING 12.00 NOON (C.S.T.) ON WEDNESDAY, 4TH SEPTEMBER 2013 AT THE OFFICES OF BERNARD H. BOOTH PTY. LTD., 325 WAKEFIELD STREET, ADELAIDE, SA, 5000 (UNLESS SOLD BEFOREHAND). DETAILS: JAMIE BROWN0413 000 887