Long-time locals may recall the provenance of this architecturally transformed property close to St Heliers Village. The Onion Shop has a history dating back to the 1920s, as Glendowie's first general store. In 2015 the entire dwelling was significantly rebuilt incorporating solar panels, ducted heating, and cooling, with a new Coloursteel roof topping off this generous family residence.
The unique home boasts a distinctive vertical slatted front door merging with timber latticework wrapping the northeast façade showcasing effortless architectural form. A chic coastal style inside is reflected in light toned walls, soft silver carpeting, and weathered timber laminate flooring defining utility areas. A separate sitting room for media viewing sits adjacent to the open plan living and dining area where flow to a huge north facing glassed in deck reveals the leafy urban panorama. The kitchen has edgy designer light, stainless steel appliances, and composite stone benches with crisp white cabinetry and a fluted glass splash back. Four double bedrooms upstairs share two eye catching bathrooms with master having deck access, ensuite and walk in wardrobe. On the ground floor the fifth bedroom has ensuite while the family room connects to the backyard. An office, laundry, carpeted double garaging with one carpark off street and copious storage further adds to the flexibility here for adaptation as a flat for elderly relatives or independent adult children.
A freehold 607 sqm (approx.) section, St Heliers School and Glendowie College are close and in zone. A short distance from beaches and village shops with public transport and main routes handy for a city commute.
