23 Rochester Street, Leabrook

Beyond its stately bluestone façade, this brilliant example of Adelaide heritage architecture unfolds into a breath-taking private sanctuary, where beautifully preserved original features meet contemporary family luxury. Set on an expansive 2298sqm allotment with resort-style landscaping, a floodlit north-south tennis court, and a stunning in-ground pool, this estate offers an unparalleled lifestyle for discerning families.

Set behind secure automatic gates, a tree-lined driveway reveals manicured grounds that feel more like a private retreat than a home garden. To the rear, Second creek meanders through botanic-inspired landscaping, providing a tranquil backdrop to everyday life.

A stunning example of period architectural features inside and out, the home has been beautifully preserved and thoughtfully maintained and extended. Original bluestone walls embrace three sides of the home, accented by cream quoins and decorative finials. A sweeping tiled verandah wraps around the residence, enhancing its splendour, while inside, the home's grand proportions and preserved period details command attention. A central arched hallway, soaring ceilings, deep cornices, decorative ceiling roses, and ornate fireplaces tell a story of heritage craftsmanship, while the expansive layout has been carefully reimagined for modern family living.

The floorplan is both functional and flexible, offering up to five bedrooms, a dedicated study, and multiple living spaces. A front bedroom with French doors to the side verandah serves as an ideal formal lounge, with a striking decorative marble fireplace as its centrepiece. The primary bedroom suite is an indulgent retreat, complete with a designer walk-in robe and an ensuite that exudes sophistication with intricate marble inlay flooring, brushed gold fixtures, floor to ceiling tiles and mood lighting that combines to create a spa-like atmosphere.

Additional bedrooms, each with fireplaces and built-in robes, offer direct views over the tennis court.

The guest pool house, overlooking the pool can be used as a teenage retreat, guest bedroom or games room and offers an ensuite bathroom.

The large family bathroom oozes luxury with a deep wrought iron claw foot bath, brushed gold tapware plus a double vanity with stone top and a separate toilet.

At the heart of the home, the north-facing open-plan living and dining space is bathed in natural light, with oversized picture windows framing lush tropical gardens. A sleek entertainer's kitchen brings a contemporary edge to this grand residence, featuring textured dark cabinetry, thick stone benchtops, a premium appliance suite (Neff ovens, induction cooktop, Bosch dishwasher), and an expansive butler's pantry, designed to enhance functionality and preparation space.

An adjoining mudroom provides practical access from the side driveway, leading directly into the butler's pantry-a thoughtful addition for busy professionals balancing work and family life. Cellar access is easy and there is a stunning laundry room and powder room to service the rear of the home.

A large single sliding glass doors pulls back to connect the alfresco deck with the indoors. Outside, the automatic Vergola roof allows you to control the weather and the outdoor kitchen with sink, bbq and glass panel fridges means cooking for large numbers of people is a breeze. Alternately, enjoy the custom wood-burning pizza oven with its form-built concrete surround and take a stroll around the deck that connects the rear entertaining space to the side tennis court.

The resort-style pool, framed by glass fencing and lush greenery, invites leisurely afternoons, while the north-south synthetic (flood lit) tennis court-complete with basketball and netball rings, plus a golf practice net-offers endless recreation. A footbridge over the creek links the two sides of the estate, allowing children to explore, play, and immerse themselves in nature.

Detailed features include:
- Preserved character features throughout including 14ft high ceilings, black stained Jarrah flooring, open fireplaces, decorative ceiling roses, sash windows and deep cornices
- Executive kitchen with double Neff ovens (one steam), induction cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, glass splash-back, soft close drawers, extensive custom cabinetry to butler's pantry and kitchen, plumbed fridge and central island with Franke double sink
- Open plan family, dining and kitchen, family room offering a wide "Real Flame" gas lit heater and bay window with over-sized windows overlooking rear garden
- Oversized ceiling fans to family room and outdoor entertaining
- 2 x ducted reverse cycle air conditioning systems
- Solar panels 16.65kw, 2 batteries @15kw
- Garden sheds
- Ample storage throughout including large linen in main hallway
- Security alarm system
- Electric ceiling heaters to outdoor area, ceiling fan and automated Vergola panels, roller blind, ducted music speakers and mood lighting, large sink with pull-out tap, Webber bbq and 3 glass beverage fridges
- Automatic watering system plus garden lighting
- Solar heated in-ground pool (salt/chlorinated)
- Floodlit tennis court with Supergrass synthetic turf, netball, basketball & golf practice nets
- Double side by side garage with storage room plus ample off-street secure parking behind automatic security gates
- Fruit trees including lemon and lime
- Zoned for Marryatville, Burnside and Linden Park primary schools and Norwood Morialta high
- Close to Adelaide's premiere private schools including Loreto, Seymour, St Peters girls and Pembroke
- Walking distance to local parks and shopping areas including Hazelwood Park, Burnside Village, Marryatville shopping precinct, Leabrook IGA, cafés, restaurants Feathers Hotel, gym, pilates and doctor and chemists.