From the moment you pass through the gates of 303 Young Street, it's clear this is no ordinary home. A magnificent Federation character residence set on a private 951sqm allotment in one of Adelaide's most tightly held inner-south suburbs, this property has been thoughtfully preserved and cleverly extended to deliver a lifestyle that is as comfortable as it is impressive.
The street presence alone is captivating. A rendered façade beneath a sweeping terracotta-tiled roof, ornate iron fencing with rendered pillars, a paved brick driveway, and a formal garden complete with stone urn feature set the tone perfectly before you've even stepped inside.
The craftsmanship of the original era is everywhere you look. Jarrah hardwood floors run through the central entry hall, flanked by original timber door surrounds and leadlight glass panels. The formal lounge is a showstopper with soaring ornate pressed tin coffered ceilings, a stained glass window, and an open fireplace with proportions that feel both grand and genuinely liveable.
Beyond the original section, the home opens into a beautifully renovated open plan kitchen, dining and living zone. Original Mintaro slate tiles and statement copper wire pendant lights create a warm, modern atmosphere, while sliding glass doors connect seamlessly to the outdoor entertaining area. The kitchen is superb with white gloss cabinetry, stone benchtops, a mosaic tile splashback, gas cooking, stainless dishwasher, and a breakfast bar.
The outdoor entertaining area is exceptional. An enormous covered alfresco pavilion with a clear roof, dual ceiling fans, café blinds and composite decking stretches across the full rear of the home, accommodating both a large outdoor dining setting and a separate lounge zone with ease. The surrounding lush, established tropical garden creates a sense of complete privacy, with a generous lawn, mature plantings and paved pathways leading to the four-car lock-up garage at the rear.
Accommodation is generous and versatile across three bedrooms, several retaining original open fireplaces, plus a dedicated home office. The master is a particularly impressive retreat with pressed tin ceilings, a decorative fireplace and French doors opening directly to the alfresco. Two bathrooms service the home, including a fully renovated second bathroom with large-format charcoal tiles, glass shower, floating vanity and LED mirror. A modern laundry with separate toilet completes the rear of the home. And beneath it all, a bonus cellar with exposed beam ceiling and timber flooring adds yet another layer of character, ideal for wine storage or additional space.
The aerial photographs say it all. The Adelaide CBD and Park Lands sit barely two kilometres to the north, with King William Road, the Adelaide Showground, Wayville Village, a childcare centre, Tabor College and St Thomas School all within easy reach. This is a rare address where everything the city offers is on your doorstep, yet the street remains quiet, leafy and unmistakably residential.
Opportunities of this character, quality and scale in Wayville simply don't come around often.
Feature Highlights:
- Magnificent Federation character home on 951sqm with gated paved driveway
- Ornate pressed tin coffered ceilings throughout the original section
- Polished Jarrah hardwood floors, leadlight windows and original timber door surrounds
- Formal lounge with open fireplace and stained glass window
- Master bedroom with open fireplace, pressed tin ceilings and French doors to alfresco
- Two further bedrooms, multiple rooms retaining original open fireplaces
- Dedicated home office with built-in overhead cabinetry
- Bonus cellar / gym with exposed beam ceiling and timber flooring
- Renovated kitchen with stone benchtops, mosaic splashback, gas cooking and dishwasher
- Open plan living and dining with original Mintaro slate tile floors
- Original main bathroom with soaking bath and updated vanity
- Fully renovated second bathroom with charcoal tiles, glass shower and LED mirror
- Modern laundry with separate toilet and ample cabinetry
- Enormous covered alfresco pavilion with dual ceiling fans and café blinds
- Lush private rear garden with established plantings and lawn area
- Four-car lock-up garage plus additional driveway parking
- Walk to King William Road, Adelaide Showground, Wayville Village, childcare centre and public transport
- Minutes to the CBD, Adelaide Park Lands, South Terrace and Glenelg tram
- Close to Tabor College, St Thomas School and quality local schooling
Belle Property Unley, RLA 285 137
