SA’s No. 1 home and top 50 ranked: Readers vote

The verdict is in on the best homes in SA. See which properties our readers have voted as the Top 50.

2A Victoria Ave, Medindie has bagged the top spot.

South Australia’s best home for 2022 has been crowned. Readers of The Advertiser and Sunday Mail have cast their votes and ranked a Medindie home as their top choice, knocking off an architect’s family home in Mitcham abode from the first spot.

The resort-style stunner at 2A Victoria Ave impressed readers with more than 23 per cent readers saying it was underrated in the rankings – it had been placed at number 16 in the original SA’s Top 50 Homes list.

Set on a 1362sqm allotment, the home has four bedrooms, four bathrooms and parking for five cars, as well as a court and pool. It sold last year for more than $5.5m, breaking the hearts of all of those who missed out.

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Numero Uno: The home at 2A Victoria Ave, Medindie sold last year.

Readers also bumped a grand home in the CBD from its 29th spot to the second spot, with 23 per cent voting for it to be placed higher.

The gorgeously crafted residence, ‘Craigweil’ at 163 East Tce, was originally built in C. 1886 by Alexander Hay and designed by Thomas Hyland Smeaton. It has since been given a breathtaking renovation.

Readers ranked 163 East Terrace, Adelaide at number two.

Selling agent Stephanie Williams of Williams Real Estate who sold both the top two homes on the list with co-agent John Williams said post the pandemic homes that offered the complete lifestyle package were in high demand.

“While location is important for family buyers, post the pandemic, people want homes with a beautiful outdoor kitchen, large entertaining spaces, a home theatre and even a wellness space,” Ms Williams said.

“The home in Medindie is a luxurious residence in a prestigious location. It has a very alluring facade and the quality in the home was a standout,” Ms Williams said.

“The luxury buyers that came through really appreciated the floorplan and how the indoor-outdoor entertaining spaces integrate really well. It has a stunning swimming pool and tennis court as well.”

‘The Lozenge’ was the biggest gainer on the list. Picture: David Solm

One of the biggest gainers in the people’s choice is a unique home which featured on Grand Designs back in 2017. Described as a lozenge by host Peter Maddison, readers ranked it at number three – a whopping 46 spots higher than its original ranking.

Designed by Max Pritchard Gunner Architects, it was built for an eco-conscious family, and apart from bedrooms and living zone, it includes a library, cinema and study and bar.

Rymill in Somerton Park bagged the fourth spot in the readers list.

Another house that impressed readers is an Art Deco-inspired home called Rymill in Somerton Park. With 24 per cent of readers voting for it to be ranked higher, the beachside residence jumped to number four from its previous rank at 39.

Designed and built by Scott Salisbury Homes, the home is full of grace and elegance with materials such as grey travertine-look tiles, a matt monochrome palette and large picture windows that take in the corner allotment as well as the backyard and swimming pool views.

Located in the Adelaide Hills, renovation of the former dairy impressed readers.

The restoration of a 100-year-old former dairy into a stately residence, previously ranked at number 43, also won over readers. With 14 per cent of votes in favour of a higher ranking, the property in Forreston has been placed at number five.

Among the big upsets on the list was a grand Burnside home, built and owned by Adelaide’s Shahin family. It dropped from its original ranking of number four to the 49th spot with 73 per cent readers finding the property overrated.

SA’S TOP 10 BEST HOMES: PEOPLE’S CHOICE

1. First resort for a family retreat, Medindie

2. Craigwell, Adelaide

3. The Lozenge, Kuitpo

4. Rymill, Somerton Park

5. The former dairy, Forreston

6. Hillside escape, Willunga

7. The Dunes, Nalyappa

8. Naiko Retreat, Deep Creek

9. The Adelaidean home, Kensington Park

10. The Park Residence, Hazelwood Park

*Votes as of December 2.

This hillside escape in Willunga bagged the sixth spot.

See the full list of Top 50 Homes here.

—Additional reporting with Tom Bowden and Trudy Oram.

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