13 Desaumarez Street

Bluestone beauty on a grand scale finds its stride in Kensington Park, where this C1900 villa claims an expansive 1600sqm parcel (approx.) with a swimming pool and north-south tennis court to match its sense of occasion. Set well back behind secure gates and a sweep of established greenery, the refreshed façade honours its origins, while a crazy paved path draws a line from front to rear, hinting at the depth and versatility that lies beyond. Inside, soaring decorative ceilings crown a footprint that feels both substantial and inviting, rich with character yet shaped for modern family life. Immediately, the master suite holds its own in both size and stature alongside the first of three bathrooms, while a second bedroom, home office and formal living offer flexibility to adapt when required. Stepping down, the home opens to a light-filled living and dining domain, where wide panes of glass pull in the western sun and frame views across the grounds. At its centre, a stainless-steel designer JAG kitchen keeps pace with both serious cooks and entertaining occasions. Just beyond, the pool and synthetic court take focus, ready for long afternoons that stretch into evening, all backdropped by open skies and a sense of space that's become increasingly rare. And upstairs, the family autonomy has only been amplified, where soft carpets line three further bedrooms, united by a third bathroom and balcony terrace positioned to look out across the pool, court and neighbouring oval. Private and peaceful yet knocking on the doorstep of Pembroke and Norwood Parade, this is a home that carries its scale with confidence, gathering lifestyle, recreation and open space to elevate everyday living. ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF NOTE: C1900 Bluestone Villa, considered extended & elevated North-south artificial tennis court Salt-chlorinated swimming pool Built-in robes to bedrooms 2, 3, 4 & 5 Flexible home office/sixth bedroom NEFF oven and gas cooktop Miele dishwasher Qasair rangehood Auto-lit pantry Three federation-style bathrooms Alfresco entertaining Thick architraves, high ceilings & feature fireplaces Side by side double garage with automatic panel-lift & ample driveway parking behind secure gates Ducted evaporative cooling and ducted gas heating in original part of the home Ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioning in the back extension Electric heater to open plan living Alarm system Automatic Garden watering system and drippers 7.5kW solar system Two 10,000L approx. capacity rainwater tanks, plumbed to the watering system LOCATION & LIFESTYLE: Footsteps from transport & Norwood Parade Short stroll from Kensington Oval's playground, picnics & tennis courts Fantastic local cafés, dining, entertainment & wine bars Just 10-minutes from the CBD EDUCATION: Footsteps from prestigious Pembroke Prized zoning to Marryatville Primary & Norwood International High Moments from Mary MacKillop, Loreto, PAC & St. Peter's College