Positioned at the end of a private cul-de-sac, and boasting the street appeal of the ever popular Federation return verandah sandstone villa stands this 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence filled with the charming character features of yesteryear, which has been ushered into the 21st century via quality and sympathetic updates.

Upon entrance via a stylish timber door adorned with charming stained glass and leadlighting, one finds a broad corridor offering soaring ceiling heights, detailed plaster cornicing and feature arches, hallmarks of Adelaide's treasured character homes.

From this central corridor are 4 vast bedrooms with timeless polished Baltic pine floorboards, double height skirting boards, plantation shutters and bright, lofty spaces.

The Master Suite boasts a towering wall of double height BIR's and a luxurious modern ensuite featuring under floor heating, dual vanity, stone benchtops and quality tapware. The central bathroom is adjacent, also outfitted with sleek stone benchtops, floor-to-ceiling tiling, quality fixtures and a large modern bathtub.

Completing this area is a huge living room/4th BR, featuring stunning leadlighting and a stately, original marble fireplace.

The ornate central corridor ushers guests to a spacious open plan living, kitchen and dining area which is floored in sumptuous herringbone parquetry, with a feature chandelier to the dining area (with adjacent dry cellar) and soaring approx. 4m ceiling heights to the living room. The modern renovated kitchen contains copious high quality cabinetry, integrated dishwasher, stone benchtops and an ultra-high end 900mm width Falcon pyrolitic oven.

The light bright and airy living area opens to a covered outdoor entertaining area accessed by French doors, ensuring seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces, beckoning one out into the spacious and verdant garden.

Featuring garden beds, fruit trees and a large lawn area the gardens are ideal for the growing family, while boasting convenient side access to a double garage. Adjacent to the garage is a large teenage retreat/5th bedroom with potential use as a home office.

Located on the doorstep of cosmopolitan Duthy Street's cafes and shops, Unley Road's epicurean and shopping precinct, elite private schools and public transport, the home is only 10 mins from the CBD.

For those seeking a timeless sandstone character residence updated to high level of finish in a blue chip locale, 28 Marlborough Street awaits.