Surprising showstopper where a sumptuous sunken lounge awaits

Blending old with new is a common adage used in property but it’s the ultimate description of this circa 1880s estate in southern Adelaide.

Known as ‘Ashleigh House’ 12 The Grove, Lower Mitcham is one of the city fringe’s largest residential land holdings and is attracting buyer interest in the $8 to $8.8 million, with most coming in at the top end of that range, sales agent Jamie Brown from Booth Real Estate – Adelaide said.

The magnificent 5000sqm estate is heritage listed, and the sprawling home includes four bedrooms and five bathrooms.

No expense was spared in the renovations carried out on the residence, which includes an underground entertainment precinct, featuring a 14 seat home theatre with a 120 inch screen, Paradigm sound system, as well as a climate-controlled wine cellar with a built-in bar and pool table.

“Originally  it was quite a historic estate, so they’ve done massive renovations, not just to the original home in terms of a new bedroom, bathrooms, living areas to the original home, but massive contemporary conditions – so it’s very much Los Angeles architecture,” Mr Brown said.

“There was a separate grand entrance for the modern part of the home, which is sort of more for the parents, but the idea was children can be in the original part of the home, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, all the ensuites, and a big living area in that original part.

“And then there’s a glass breezeway conservatory that sort of walks you through and it blossoms into this huge contemporary addition.”

Among the many show stopping features of the modern additions include a sprawling living area with full height windows and a striking sunken lounge and feature fireplace – all where views of the lush gardens, tennis court and pool take centre stage.

The outdoor dining and lounge area compete with a kitchenette and barbecue, a full size floodlit synthetic tennis court, and a fully tiled heated pool, and a gym/self-contained studio are other modern highlights.

The owners of more than a decade have made the decision to sell due to wanting to downsize, and Mr Brown said the work they have completed was exceptional.

“Since it was done it’s more than double in terms of costing to do it now,” he said.

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