22 Giles Street, Toorak Gardens SA 5065

Property Details: • Type: House

• Bedrooms: 4 • Bathrooms: 3

Description: Gracefully nestled in a botanic-like setting, framed by mature trees and established gardens, this family residence is a classic example of 1920s Adelaide Federation design, with period features carefully preserved in the original part of the home in this tightly held, near-city suburb. Upon arrival, you step up to the prominent central gabled verandah, featuring intricate exterior detailing, including leadlight windows, sandstone exterior walls, asymmetrical ornate gables with decorative finials, and original terracotta roof tiles. Inside, soaring 3.2-metre ceilings draw the eye upward, revealing intricate plasterwork on the ceiling and cornices. The spacious formal entry and hallway, with polished timber floors and punctuated by colourful leadlight windows, flow into the front sitting room, where the original pressed-metal ceilings have been carefully preserved. A bay window overlooks the front garden, while a northern box window seat and a warming gas fireplace combine to create a space of quiet elegance and measured calm. Adjoining the formal living room, a north-facing sunroom-ideal as a study, studio, or gym-connects to the formal dining area, anchored by a fireplace, with an efficient Jetmaster woodfire insert with built-in cupboards and expansive bookshelves. The space is versatile, allowing the formal room to be retained or adapted, while the sunroom provides a separate area that complements the home's period character. There are 3 generously sized bedrooms on the ground floor, each with built-in robes and access to two modern family bathrooms, one of which features a deep-soaking bath. Upstairs, a versatile room with wainscoted walls and a vaulted ceiling offers excellent flexibility. Complete with its own ensuite bathroom, walk-in robe and balcony, it can be used as a bedroom suite, an office, a retreat for children or teenagers, or a living space to suit your needs. The rear extension blends old and new, carrying high ceilings and ironbark timber floors through to the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area. All three spaces overlook the garden and pool, with oversized sliding doors and windows that provide easy access and ample natural light. A well-equipped modern laundry, with ample cupboards and direct outdoor access, completes this functional and stylish area. Quality custom cabinetry in the living area includes a discreet workspace. The kitchen features granite benchtops and quality appliances, including a Miele dishwasher and an Ilve 900mm gas cooktop, oven and rangehood. A hidden gas-lift-assisted trapdoor opens to a generous, refrigerated, and well-lit underground cellar with built-in wine racks and ample storage for building your wine collection. Outdoors, the alfresco entertaining area is sheltered by an electronic vergola that responds to the seasons and allows warming northern sunlight in winter. Quality speakers are built into the vergola structure to enhance the outdoor ambience. A wood-fired pizza oven, built-in barbecue and granite benches support year-round use, while the glass-fenced swimming pool offers uninterrupted views across the pool to the landscaped garden. Sandstone paving defines the entertaining zones and leads to a large and insulated side-by-side double garage at the rear. Together, the pool and gardens form a very private family retreat, creating an outdoor environment as thoughtfully designed as the home itself. Additional features include: Freshly painted throughout, both external and internal New carpets throughout Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning plus additional split system (2 ducted systems and 2 split systems) Modern video internet-capable intercom from front security, automatic driveway gates with battery backup 10KW quality solar PV system with Tesla Powerwall (Model 2) 13.4kw/hr battery Monitored multi-sector security system Salt/chlorinated and solar-heated tiled in-ground pool with spa Large double garage, insulated, with an auto roller door Rainwater tank Substantial 5m x 2m refrigerated underground wine cellar Storage area and croft in the rear of the garage Exterior electric remote roller blinds for rear windows Established fruit trees Downlights for outdoor entertaining Heritage security bars on the windows (currently removed in shed) Herringbone laid paving to the driveway with off-street parking for more than 6 cars Exterior sensor lighting Automatic watering system Double-glazed windows - all rear areas and sunroom Overlooking the prestigious Toorak Burnside Bowling Club and moments from Attunga gardens and public transport. Everyday convenience is at your doorstep, with bus routes along Portrush Road, Kensington Road, and Grant Avenue. Perfectly positioned within walking distance to the Norwood Parade, Burnside Village, Fergusson Square, Dulwich Village, and with a public transport bus stop very close by, while just minutes from Frewville Foodland, Burnside Hospital, Tusmore Park, and the CBD. Zoned to Rose Park Primary and Marryatville International High School, the property is also close to a selection of Adelaide's leading private schools, including Pembroke, Loreto, St Peter's Girls, St Peter's College, Seymour College, St Ignatius Junior, and Prince Alfred College, with the University of Adelaide and Uni SA just 10 minutes away.