28 Thornton Street

Not just a preservation - this seamlessly extended cottage respects its historic eastern suburbs enclave, delivering a cleverly considered family upsize in a highly coveted pocket moments from The Parade and Mary Mackillop College. Beyond its quaint C.1880s façade, a defining upper-level addition defies the home's delicate origins, complementing it with yet another rare and prized asset - rear lane access to a secure dual-car garage. And set on a compact, Torrens titled allotment, the brick-paved pavilion and rear terrace become the flexible answer to your private, outdoor entertaining needs. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom floorplan opens to original floorboards, lofty ceilings, exquisite cove cornices and hallway arches. Custom robes frame the feature fireplace in bedroom one, tall sash windows and sliding robes complete bedroom two, and upstairs, the primary bedroom asserts itself as the most inviting end-of-day unwind. Designed for connection, the whitewashed kitchen anchors the open plan living, dining and quiet outdoor terrace, hosting a five-burner gas stove, Bosch dishwasher, and a breakfast bar benchtop illuminated by industrial-style pendants. The central laundry carries its timeless monochromatic palette into the adjoining main bathroom, where a rolltop bath nods to the home's heritage. Rare for homes of this scale, the upper level reveals the comfort and solitude of a plush second living room or home office and a skylit ensuite bathroom. Each space supporting the vast, sumptuous primary suite, lined with a wall of storage and bathed in north-facing sunlight. While Kensington's tree-lined character never needs an upsell, the aspiring couple, professional or young family will savour its infinite lifestyle benefits. Morning coffee at Sloth or High Street Café, long lunches at The Kensi, and evening strolls along The Parade rituals that have long defined this blue-chip pocket's walkability with a radius that few suburbs can rival. Just 4km from Adelaide CBD, it offers ease, charm, and cosmopolitan café culture you'll quickly learn to take for granted. HIGHLIGHTS Charming C.1880s renovated and extended 3-bedroom cottage Valuable rear lane access to a secure dual-car garage/pavilion Exquisite cornices + feature stairwell leadlight Whitewashed kitchen hosting stainless appliances and modern pendants Plush upper level, complete with a primary bedroom, 2nd living zone/retreat + a fully tiled ensuite 2 ground floor bedrooms, each with robed storage Fujitsu Inverter split system R/C A/C comfort Rear open plan casual living and dining with timber-plank flooring French door flow to a brick-paved rear terrace Mature, easy care landscaping Brick-paved perimeters + side gate access Twin slimline utility/storage sheds Superbly positioned for the east's most reputable schools and colleges Zoned for Marryatville Primary School and Marryatville High School (approx. 800m) LIFESTYLE Echoing charm, Kensington remains one of Adelaide's most distinguished and sought-after postcodes, revered for its heritage streetscapes, leafy avenues, and thriving café culture. Its historic significance is its greatest accolade. Thornton Street shares its address with The Kensi Hotel, a short walk from The Parade, popular Kensington Road and corner street cafes, and single driving minutes to the high-fashion and retail precinct of Burnside Village. Families adore its proximity to reputable private schools and colleges - the likes of Pembroke, St Joseph's, Saint Ignatius and Loreto professionals and socialites, for its straight-line city commute, via The Parade and Kent Town, just 4km from home. Disclaimer: Please note that all the information that has been provided for this property has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate. We cannot guarantee the information is accurate however and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions including, but not limited to the property's land size, floor plans & dimensions, build size, building age, condition or any other particulars. Interested parties should always make their own inquiries and obtain their own legal and financial advice. RLA 247163