Gilberton
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Landmark Wimmeria Circa 1890 - Near-City Mansion
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Situated on approximately 2267 square metres of land only 4 kilometres from the CBD in one of Adelaide's most highly prized residential precincts, is the very well preserved and quite exceptional mansion known as 'Wimmeria'.
Steeped in history, two well-known previous owners of this magnificent property were Frederick Lakeman (significantly involved in James Marshalls "A Draper and Furnisher", later to become Myers) who funded the peal bells for the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, and in 1914, Charles Birks ("the successful Adelaide Draper with an established store in Rundle Street", later to become David Jones) respectively.
The house, the restoration of which has been done meticulously, is an excellent example of the Federation Queen Ann style. It is constructed in dressed sandstone with rock-faced sandstone quoining and dressings. The complicated roof form incorporates a corner tower, strapped gables and tall brick chimneys typical of this style. The timber verandah and eaves brackets detailing are also important elements in the design of the house, the basic design of which appears to have been altered little over time.
With formal living and entertaining areas of splendid proportions this home of at least 15 rooms is designed for gracious living and entertaining on a grand scale.
The extensive, airy, spacious floor plan of over 550 square metres provides flexibility, with 3 bathrooms and up to 8/9 bedrooms if needed.
The formal Lounge, Sitting room, Dining room, paneled Great Hall and Vestibule are all quite spectacular.
The massive Master bedroom has its own nursery or dressing room together with an ensuite bathroom with original wall tiles.
Stunning original leadlight doors, windows and skylights feature throughout the house and are works of art in themselves, as are the 8 marble fireplaces.
There is a retractable staircase to the roof-space which also has its own floor and lighting and therefore represents more usable space.
The well-equipped and fitted out wine cellar is a generous size, and additionally, the two roomed basement (formerly a theatre with its own stage – one of only two originally in Gilberton-, together with a games room) is enormous with exciting potential.
The completely restored and updated large two-storey cottage in the grounds has its own kitchen, polished boards throughout, a new external staircase, has been rewired with its own meter, salt damp proofed and offers many possibilities.
Complimented by completely landscaped easy-care, low-maintenance grounds, this is undoubtedly one of Adelaide's most impressive original mansions.
You too can be part of history as the owner of this majestic property!
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Price: On application
Property Features
- Car Spaces 8
Local Information Gilberton
Education
Nearest Government Schools
- Walkerville Primary School
- East Adelaide School
- North Adelaide Primary School
- Adelaide Botanic High School
- Vale Park Primary School
- Marden Senior College
Nearest Private Schools
- Wilderness School
- St Andrew's School
- St Monica's Parish School
- St Peter's College
- Prescott College
- Blackfriars Priory School
Local Amenities
Parks
- River Torrens Linear Park Section No 4
- Player Avenue Reserve
- Creswell Park
- Linear Park-Gilberton
Healthcares
- Adelaide Clinic
- College Grove Hospital
- North Adelaide Private Hospital
- Womans And Childrens Hospital
Services
- Walkerville Post Office
- Collinswood Post Office
- North Walkerville Post Office
- North Adelaide Police Station
Sport and Recreation
- University Sports Field
- University Of Adelaide Sport Field
Community Facility
- North Adelaide Institute Library