Make a splash in a sought-after suburb
A substantial two-level home offers a rare opportunity to live large in one of Adelaide’s most prestigious and tightly-held suburbs.
It’s been in the same family for more than two decades, but – with the children having moved on – the time is right for new people to move into this two-level home and enjoy the benefits of life in Springfield.
And the owners of the 11 Hillside Rd property say they would be thrilled if it was another young family who moves in to write the next chapter.
The couple – who prefer to remain anonymous – and their three then-young children moved into the spacious four-bedroom home in 2000, attracted by the quality of the Alan Sheppard-built residence and its proximity to natural bushland.
Set on an expansive 1914sqm block, not far from Mercedes College and Carrick Hill, the home backs on to an extensive reserve – meaning visits by parrots, koalas, kookaburras and kangaroos are common. Standout features of the 1982-built home include its impressive construction, the flexibility of a versatile study/fifth bedroom, and landscaped grounds – which are complete with a sparkling swimming pool and tennis court.
“There’s always been plenty of room for family gatherings,” the vendor says. “We liked the house, but the views in particular and the natural outlook to the back really won us over. The layout works really well, but we also very much like the outlook – from almost any window in the view there’s a lovely view outside and you can see the ocean from the front balcony.”
He says it’s been a great place for children to grow up in. “It has all the amenities – and there is plenty of room to run around in, not only in the property itself, but also in the surrounding woodlands and creekbeds.
“It’s quite unique to have that right behind us – it’s amazing. We have so many happy memories here, celebrating major milestone birthdays for all our children with family and friends.”
The entire house has been completely upgraded – “from top to bottom” – during their time on Hillside Rd, with kitchen and bathroom renovations ensuring it can easily meet the demands of modern life.
The vendor says while it is sad to close the door on the property that has created so many memories, it is time to move on.
“Our children have now all grown up and left, so we’re classic empty-nesters.
“It’s an exercise in downsizing unfortunately – we’d like to stay but we can’t justify all the space we now just don’t need.
“Hopefully another family will love it as much as we have.”
Price: Contact agent.
Agent: Williams Real Estate, Stephanie Williams 0413 874 888, John Williams 0411 747 555.
Land size: 1914sqm.
Originally published as Make a splash in a sought-after suburb