34 Carter Street, Prospect

Behind its stunning sandstone façade, this c.1880 symmetrical cottage has been lovingly restored from top to bottom and complemented with a sophisticated 2026 renovation ready for modern living and entertaining.

Offering three generous bedrooms and, importantly, two separate living areas, the home offers enough space and flexibility for a young family or professional couple to spread out, while retaining a comfortable single-level layout equally well suited to downsizers who want character, quality, location, and room for family to stay.

The high level of renovation and carefully thought-through custom features makes experiencing this home a must!

As you enter, a sitting room provides a quiet retreat at the front of the home, while the second open plan, casual living area forms part of a light-filled, north-facing extension to the rear, bringing together the kitchen, dining, and everyday living. This separation gives the home a versatility not always found in a character cottage of this scale, let alone with this level of refinement.

The three bedrooms centred around the restored Baltic pine hallway are generously proportioned, showcasing original character features including soaring ceilings, ornate fireplaces, and decorative ceiling roses and cornices, whilst all the modern comforts have been considered with premium wool carpets, ceiling fans, and ducted air conditioning.

The spacious kitchen brings together warmth, light, and considered details, providing everything needed for everyday living, entertaining friends and family, or the avid cook. Italian porcelain benchtops, bespoke shaker-style cabinetry, pull-out-pantries, Tasmanian Oak floating shelves, and an under-floor wine cellar provide generous storage and practicality. While the fireclay farmhouse sink, impressive 900mm Bertazzoni dual-fuel cooker, and Miele dishwasher round out the high-end finish.

Outside, the landscaped and irrigated secure rear garden provides generous space for children, grandchildren, or pets without demanding extensive upkeep. An expansive undercover, all-weather entertaining area provides additional living space and a place for celebrating important family milestones.

The light-filled bathroom continues the home's refined approach to materials, with marble-look porcelain flooring, a marble-topped vanity, frameless walk-in shower and bespoke joinery, with a concealed European laundry neatly incorporated.

Importantly for an inner-city character home, there is ample off-street parking. A gated driveway accommodates multiple vehicles, with a roller door providing drive-through access to the secure rear garden.

The comprehensive renovation means the work has already been done, allowing the next owner to simply move in and enjoy, with peace of mind that all the important details have been looked after including rewiring, replumbing, roofing, new zoned Daikin ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning, and automated irrigation. Meanwhile specialist heritage trades have employed traditional materials and techniques throughout the restoration, preserving the craftsmanship and character of the original cottage for generations to come.

Positioned to conveniently enjoy the best of what North Adelaide and Prospect each have to offer, the home is within close proximity of O'Connell Street, Northern Parklands, Prospect Road and the city, with excellent public and private schooling nearby, including highly coveted zoning for North Adelaide Primary School.

For downsizers seeking character without sacrificing space, young families wanting separation between living zones, professional couples needing space to work from home, or buyers considering the established character precincts of North Adelaide, St Peters and the inner east, this is a compelling opportunity, beautifully restored, highly functional, and within minutes of the CBD.

Features
• Original features beautifully conserved such as leadlight, ornate fireplaces, decorative ceiling roses and cornices, high ceilings, hen-pecked stone façade, tessellated tiled porch, decorative iron lace and eyelash verandah
• New kitchen and bathroom with all new appliances, including 900mm Bertazzoni dual-fuel cooker and Miele dishwasher
• Restored Baltic pine floorboards, new loop pile wool carpets and engineered oak flooring
• Double and solid brick construction
• Under-floor wine cellar
• Concealed European laundry
• Covered outdoor entertaining area
• Landscaped, securely fenced rear garden with lawn and roller door drive-through from driveway
• Fully automated irrigation to front and rear gardens
• New Daikin zoned ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning & ceiling fans
• Gated driveway with extensive off-street parking and roller-door access to rear
• Gas instantaneous hot water
• NBN ready
• Garden shed