17 Princes Avenue

Walpanya; A Mid-Century Hills Hideaway with Green in Every Direction. Set on more than 1500sqm of pure Crafers West seclusion, Walpanya wears its mid-century bones beautifully, stretching low and wide across a sprawling, soul-soothing site that feels worlds away. Almost concealed by its gardens, it reveals itself slowly, first as a charming Hills retreat, then as something far more compelling: a flexible, light-filled home that has evolved with care over time, holding onto its original C1948 character while embracing a series of thoughtful updates. Extensive glazing works hard throughout, drawing the gardens into almost every room and giving the home a constant visual relationship with the landscape. Living spaces stretch and shift with an easy sense of flow, creating a flexible home that feels accommodating without ever losing its intimacy. Soaring timber-beamed ceilings, combustion fire and generous proportions define the main lounge room, while the adjoining family and dining spaces expand a layout with a study for good measure. The kitchen has been updated with a light touch that respects the home's age and character, pairing crisp joinery, Perla Venata reconstituted stone benchtops and new AEG appliances. Accommodation is generously spread, with a particularly large main bedroom enjoying ensuite privacy and easy separation from the remaining bedrooms, three of which include built-in robes. Outside, Walpanya leans fully into its setting. Sheltered terraces, gravelled entertaining zones and covered patio space nestle into the greenery, giving the home a series of places to sit, gather or retreat. Crafers West is a beautiful contradiction; secluded and leafy, yet never far from Stirling village, a cellar door, schools and the CBD itself. Welcome to Walpanya. Out of this world. More to love: - A beautifully secluded 1948-built residence on more than 1500sqm of established Crafers West land - Distinctive low-slung mid-century form with extensive glazing and a strong connection to the gardens - Flexible four-bedroom footprint with study, large living zones - Oversized main bedroom with ensuite - Built-in robes to three bedrooms, plus excellent additional storage throughout - Spacious lounge with exposed timber beams and slow combustion heating - Split system air conditioning - Mostly 2.9m ceilings enhancing the sense of light and scale - Updated kitchen with reconstituted stone benchtops in Perla Venata, AEG induction cooktop and AEG oven - Mixed flooring of carpet, timber, terracotta tiles and vinyl - Covered patio and multiple outdoor zones immersed in leafy privacy - Mains water, plus rainwater storage plumbed to the house - Septic wastewater system - Electric hot water system - New Norde irrigation system - Improvements completed across the 1960s, 1980s, 2013, 2016, 2019 and 2025 - Extensive shedding - Beautiful large gums, mature plantings and magical established gardens Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, Harcourts Adelaide Hills and its associated entities accept no liability for any errors or omissions to the property information provided. All interested parties should undertake their own investigations and seek independent legal and financial advice. Harcourts Adelaide Hills - RLA 158908