It stands as a testament to the imposing, Victorian grandeur the building master craftsman David Cheney was renowned for ? and this 4-bedroom landmark design is rewarded with pride of place against the River Red Gums and nature playgrounds of Knightsbridge Reserve.
And if ever an iconic manor could give the discerning eastern suburb's buyer the reassurance of charm, security, David's passion for classic architecture, and a dream school run to Adelaide's most coveted schools, it's Rochester House.
You'll awe over the intricacy and conciseness of every detail: the tessellated tiling, arched leadlight windows, double brick construction, elaborate plasterwork, parquetry floors, towering 4m (approx.) ceilings, and bay window outlooks to incomparable Parterre-style gardens.
The timeless design advocates effortless indoor and outdoor entertaining with exquisite formal living and dining room connection, a gourmet, heart-of-home chef's kitchen with sightlines and spill to an all-weather alfresco, enraptured by the enormous central courtyard's lush, tranquil borders.
Front and rear wings divide dinner parties from family downtime; the 3-bedroom finale, sharing the home's 3rd bathroom, is also privy to the feature-lit garden ambience.
Exclusively yours, the upstairs master wing meets every palatial expectation; what you won't expect, is the calm you feel opening those terrace doors to Rochester's leafy treetops.
You'll also savour the walk-in and built-in robed storage, the luxurious ensuite, and the regal office retreat offering all due respite for the executive or as somewhere to display a lifetime of reading.
For enduring quality, there is no substitute for Rochester's opulence.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Built by world-class craftsman & celebrated builder, David Cheney C.1995
Double brick, double-level construction
Established 764sqm approx. allotment across two titles
Feature 4.2m ceilings approx.
Exquisite arched leadlight feature panes
Bespoke timber staircase
Ambient & spectacular Parterre gardens for serene outlooks & entertaining
Central all-weather entertainer's verandah
Enduring & flexible living accommodation
Exclusive access to Knightsbridge Reserve & playground
BLUEPRINT:
Ornate & secure arrival gates
Automatic barn-style door to 3-car drive-through garage (with internal access)
Flexible, interconnecting formal living & dining rooms
Guest powder room & under stair storage
Custom gourmet kitchen adjoins the family/lounge with stainless appliances & a wrap of timber breakfast benchtops
Expansive, eyelash verandah overlooking the paved & private entertainer's courtyard
Private 3-bedroom wing to the rear (the 3rd doubling as a home theatre/media zone with projector & screen)
3 exquisite Victorian style bathrooms
Palatial upstairs parent's wing featuring a decadent ensuite, custom-fitted executive office/library & exclusive access to the balcony/terrace
LIFESTYLE:
3-car garage with mezzanine + a further two car garage to the rear of the property
Complex security system + video camera surveillance
Underground wine cellar/tasting room
Ambient & impactful garden lighting
High speed cable broadband
3kW approx. solar power
Ducted R/C A/C throughout
Ornate working fireplaces + gas fireplaces to living room & study
LEABROOK: Unrivalled for its proximity to private and respected schools, and the revolutionary new Burnside Village some 6kms east of the city centre, you'll be overwhelmed by the spoils and conveniences of this leafy and illustrious eastern address.
Moments to the Feathers Hotel, picnics and play at Tusmore or Hazelwood Parks, and zoning for Burnside, Marryatville and Linden Park Primary Schools, the sum of these prestigious parts all make for a family-rich and unparalleled lifestyle opportunity. Offering easy access to some of Adelaide's most elite private schools including; Pembroke College, Seymour College & St Peters Girls.
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