Tag: Feature Listing
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Prestigious Toorak Gardens character home
When Pippa and her family moved into their historic Toorak Gardens home three and a half years ago, it had all the makings of a forever home. With a swimming pool, a tennis court and the home’s character charm, the 1800-square-metre property was ideal for Pippa, her husband and their four sporty daughters. “It’s a…
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New England-style family entertainer in Netherby
Angela McLean and Peter Sharley built their dream family home at 10 Heather Avenue in Netherby after returning from America where they were inspired by picturesque New England-style homes. “We built the house from scratch and designed it as a family home … and now it’s just too big for the two of us,” says…
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Opulent resort-style living at West Lakes Shore
Dieter Eliasson was inspired by holidays in the Gold Coast when creating his resort-style home in West Lakes Shore. He tells SALIFE he was drawn to the coastal location of the property in Adelaide’s west, nestled between West Lakes and Tennyson Beach. “I was drawn to the location – to be surrounded by water on…
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Hyde Park villa’s sophisticated reinvention
Several years ago, retired midwife and nurse Tracey Securo and her husband, Anthony Securo, a semi-retired builder, were on the hunt for a new restoration project. The couple had sold their bluestone villa in Norwood and looked through half a dozen historic houses in the eastern suburbs, but none of them seemed quite right. Tracey…
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Historic Woodside lifestyle property and vineyard
Retired couple Kym Davis and Kirsten Tyler had been living at Oakbank and were on the lookout for a larger property when they stumbled upon 86 Bird in Hand Road, Woodside. “We were looking for a bigger property, a slightly more substantial house,” says Kym, who is now a primary producer. “As soon as we…
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An entertainer’s dream in leafy Hazelwood Park
Trevor and Lesley Edmond hadn’t planned to build a house; it was a happy accident. It was at an engagement party that the couple first met award-winning architect Don Iannicelli, who had recently set up his own firm, Glasshouse Projects. “We always liked the north-east side of Adelaide, and we talked to Don about designing…
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Adelaide Hills escape with a ‘perfect country feel’
Tim and Kate Cece intended 67 Kangaroo Island Road, Mylor, to be their forever home. The house, which was shortlisted for the HIA’s Rural Build award, was completed by St Georges Constructions in 2024 and was inspired by Tim’s love of New Zealand barn-style architecture. “We have spent a lot of time in New Zealand…
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Prominent fashion designer sells historic Netherby mansion
Gay Naffine was busy working away in her Unley Road boutique when her husband, John, an economist, bought a house without asking her first. But it’s never bothered Gay in the slightest, with the couple having called 528 Fullarton Road, Netherby, home for the past 45 years, and raising their family there. “I always remember…
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Georgian grandeur in wonderful Wattle Park
Jacky and his family have lived at 15 Grenache Avenue, Wattle Park, since 2017, telling SALIFE he was initially attracted to its elegance and its prime location. “When you walk in, you feel like the living area is separate from your workspace. The upstairs and the downstairs are totally separate, so if the kids are…
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Modernist marvel in Hawthorn breaks barriers
For architect Nicholas Ingerson, his favourite moment when designing this Hawthorn home was to see it finally built. “Considering the resistance that we had at the planning stage to get approval, the most rewarding part was to see it completed, and see it completed at such a high standard,” he says. Built from 2023 to…