Kensington at a glance
1,860
People
$1,210,000
Median sale
$590/wk
Median rent
2.54%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Kensington › Maesbury St
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
819 m²
Land
341 m²
Building
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Last sold
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Kensington (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $3,972/m² of land (n=14). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Kensington at a glance
1,860
People
$1,210,000
Median sale
$590/wk
Median rent
2.54%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
SAPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $590/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Kensington at a glance
1,860
People
$1,210,000
Median sale
$590/wk
Median rent
2.54%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by OC"Maesbury House"
Absolutely stunning colonial/early Victorian double-fronted residence (Circa 1848), of grand proportions and set well back from the street behind secure electric gates & video intercom control to the pedestrian gate.
A truly impressive entrance, grand circular driveway, lined with beautiful, manicured box hedges & planting to both boundary sides, including feature lighting. There is ample off-street parking, choose from the front driveway, or along the driveway to the left to 2 secure car parks in the carport with remote-controlled roller door (ideal for tradies vans, a boat or caravan).
From the moment you arrive, there is instant WOW with the 'picture book' character façade.
Maesbury House', is steeped in history, originally built by John Roberts, who built many of the early dwellings in Kensington 'village', by the mid 1850's, and also was a founder of the Clayton Church (corner The Parade and Portrush Road). View of Clayton Church spire clearly and uniquely visible from front verandah.
The residence has recently been given a Vogue-inspired interior makeover. A thoughtful and fresh renovation, catering to a myriad of buyers, including those who wish to work from home & multigenerational families, with separate accesses, where required.
The contemporary interior blends beautifully with significant character features, 3.4 metre plus ceilings, grand room sizes and a tunnel-style wine cellar room to excite the wine-buffs.
Upon entry, chic whitewashed Herringbone engineered Oak floors line the foyer which flow through to the impressive hallway, featuring a magnificent cathedral-height ceiling, designer-style contemporary light fitting & sky windows.
There are 3 extra-large bedrooms, a home office/music room or reading room, offering own access, garden views & perfect northern orientation with large picture windows. All 4 rooms provide new, on-trend carpet & resort-style plantation shutters to all bedroom windows.
The indulgent master provides a pleasant garden/street view, freestanding robes for 2 & a decorative fireplace. There is stunning new en-suite with large terrazzo-themed floor tiles, eye-catching curved double shower fitted with rainforest shower heads & two basins to the 'floating' vanity & toilet.
Bedroom 2 also offers a garden/street view, extensive wall-to-wall built-in robes & a decorative fireplace. Bedroom 3 at the rear of the home would be perfect for teens, as it provides a sparkling en-suite & own entrance from the covered courtyard/carport area.
The re-furbished full bathroom in the centre of the home is perfect for guests and close to the 2nd bedroom.
The practical floorplan provides all living spaces to one side. Open the set of classic, clear leadlight doors to the elegant and welcoming lounge room. This large open space includes a new modern Escea gas fire, traditional picture rails & timber detailing.
Step through to the gourmet kitchen featuring striking sage-toned cabinetry, complementing the polished black granite benchtops/breakfast bar & black hardware. New appliances include a 900 mm wide Smeg glass cooktop & stainless-steel under-bench oven, canopy rangehood, Asko dishwasher & there is provision for an icemaker fridge.
The kitchen adjoins open plan meals & casual living areas, including a sliding door off the kitchen & classic French doors from the living, opening out to superb Mintaro slate-paved alfresco dining & private entertaining. This easy-care outdoor space can be accessed directly from the southern end of the front verandah or walk through from the paved rear courtyard/carport. The sizeable side entertaining area also provides a neat lawn area for children & pets to play, walled garden bed, privacy screening, or install a pool to this space, if desired.
A separate guest toilet off the laundry room is ideal when entertaining in the kitchen/living or outdoors.
Extras Include:- Ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioning (zoned), modern ceiling fans, security system, sensor lighting, video intercom, NBN & automated irrigation.
Be the next custodian of this magnificent residence in the heart of Kensington.
Open the door to:-
• Stylish, easy-care living with abundant space
• Grand, light-filled room sizes
• Superior fit-out
• Multigenerational living
Close the door to:-
• Renovating & extending
• Long commutes to the city, popular schools, shopping & lifestyle venues
• Constant gardening
Position perfect – Walk to Pembroke School & Loreto College, zoned for Marryatville Primary & High Schools, close to the vibrant Parade, Burnside Village & less than 5 km's to the city.
Council - City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters
Zoning - Established Neighbourhood
Year Built - 1848
Land Size - 819m²
Total Build area - 341m²
Council Rates - $3,553.33 per year
SA Water Rates - $1,435.44 per year
Emergency Services Levy - $302.75 per year
All information or material provided has been obtained from third party sources and, as such, we cannot guarantee that the information or material is accurate. Ouwens Casserly Real Estate Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any errors or omissions (including, but not limited to, a property's floor plans and land size, building condition or age). Interested potential purchasers should make their own enquiries and obtain their own professional advice. Ouwens Casserly Real Estate Pty Ltd partners with third party providers including Realestate.com.au (REA) and Before You Buy Australia Pty Ltd (BYB). If you elect to use the BYB website and service, you are dealing directly with BYB. Ouwens Casserly Real Estate Pty Ltd does not receive any financial benefit from BYB in respect of the service provided. Ouwens Casserly Real Estate Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any errors or omissions in respect of the service provided by BYB. Interested potential purchasers should make their own enquiries as they see fit.
RLA 275403
Listing description written by Cynthia Sajkunovic, OC — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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