44 Penzance St, Glenelg South SA 5045

Step into the large entry hall between lofty ceilings, pendant lighting and original timber floors to be immediately met with a sense of the grandeur to come. To your right, a majestic study with an original fireplace and a wall-to-wall built-in desk creates a fantastic home office base.

Also facing the front of the home, the huge main bedroom suite includes a mood-setting gas log fireplace, a large modern walk-in robe with sensor lighting, and an exceptional ensuite. Enjoy a palette of neutral earthy tones over Terrazzo tiles and underfloor heating, a sleek vanity with a large sink under feature lighting, a heated towel rail and a large walk-in rain shower.

Moving down a lengthy central hallway to uncover a striking formal lounge defined by a tiled original fireplace, decorative leadlight windows, a classic picture rail and a decorative ceiling, plus two further double bedrooms with built-in storage and plantation shutters or more feature leadlight.

Completed in 2009, emerge in the spectacular extension onto hardwood floors to find a wonderful open plan living space and JAG kitchen that seamlessly integrates outdoor living, including a sumptuous mosaic-tiled swimming pool. First, find the fully-tiled main bathroom offering a walk-in shower, a kid-friendly bathtub, louvre windows and heated towel rails, plus a large laundry with plenty of storage.

The open plan living begins with an outstanding gourmet kitchen centring under an artful pendant light around the Caesarstone-topped island breakfast bar.

Set into an abundance of cabinetry and bench space you'll find dual Siemens ovens, a Miele gas cooktop and an integrated Bosch dishwasher, while around the corner, a spacious butler's pantry includes a double sink and tons of storage. You'll find a sneaky wine storage room tucked around the corner, too.

The dining and living space expand under a towering, raked ceiling, with cleverly placed wall-top windows facing both east and ensuring an abundance of natural light all day long. Windows run the length of the north wall overlooking the deck and outdoor living space, with dual sets of glass doors connecting you to the great outdoors – and boy are they great.

An innovative Vergola rises over the outdoor entertaining, allowing you to dine under the sun or seal out the elements at whim. With plenty of room for a long dining table or lounge setting, it's easy to imagine dining Alfresco on weekends while the kids keep themselves entertained in the pool.

Tiled in dark blue mosaic tiles and wrapped in moody granite pavers, the pool area steps it up with an uber stylish pool house and adjacent fourth bedroom or living space. Including a kitchenette and ceiling fan, feature wall panelling and chic Terrazzo tiles, plus a very stylish large bedroom and ensuite, it's the perfect teen retreat, guest's quarters, or summer living space.

Completing the picture for aesthetics and functionality, find a garden area around the side set under three very established trees. Offering a lawn ideal for pets, a lush garden bed and all your service needs, from storage and rainwater tanks to the clothesline. Attention to detail has been paid at every stage of elevating this Glenelg South family home.

Based on Penzance, enjoy enviable access to the seemingly endless dining and boutique shopping options of Pier Street, Broadway and Glenelg's Jetty Road, while there's an easy school commute on offer no matter your preferences.

More features to love:

- Inground mosaic tiled solar-heated swimming pool with waterfall feature and lighting

- Pool house with living space, kitchenette, large bedroom/rumpus room and modern bathroom

- Ducted gas heating throughout solid brick original home, split system A/C to extension and studio plus ceiling fans to most main rooms

- Carport for 1-2 cars and further secure parking on exposed aggregate driveway

- Instant gas hot water system

- 3kW solar system installed 2010

- Extensive rainwater storage of 20,000L plumbed to house and garden plus powered shed

- Zoned to Glenelg Primary and the esteemed Brighton Secondary, walking distance to Sacred Heart College, St Peter's Woodlands Grammar and Our Lady of Grace School and within the catchment area for Somerton Park Kindergarten

- Easy access to Brighton Road and Pier Street bus stops plus Glenelg trams to the CBD

- Just 800m to the Esplanade, 3.7km to Westfield Marion and just over 8km to the Adelaide CBD

Land Size: 725sqm

Frontage: 15.2m

Year Built: 1917

Title: Torrens

Council: City of Holdfast Bay

Council Rates: $2,958.80PA

SA Water: $300.61PQ

ES Levy: $273PA

Disclaimer: all information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions. If this property is to be sold via auction the Vendors Statement may be inspected at Level 1, 67 Anzac Highway, Ashford for 3 consecutive business days and at the property for 30 minutes prior to the auctio