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38 East Terrace Kensington Gardens SA 5068 Elevated to savour the open expanse and rolling greens of Kensington Gardens Reserve, 38 East Terrace stands as a statement of refined luxury and unforgettable family living in one of the east’s most tightly held pockets. Landscaped gardens both beautifully frame and climb the character façade, creating a romantic arrival that hints at the grandeur within - where wide hallways and soaring 13-ft ceilings introduce a home of rare scale and substance. Interconnecting living zones unfurl with grace, balancing formal and relaxed spaces in equal measure. A formal dining room inspired by Ralph Lauren sets the scene for epic dinner parties, while nearby, a divine light-filled sunroom takes great pleasure in the slower moments: afternoons spent reading by the fire or watching children bound across the reserve beyond. Inspired by a memorable visit to a New York steakhouse, the kitchen is a culinary showpiece, built by Jag Kitchens. A breathtaking sprawl of Carrara marble and bespoke brass is matched by top-of-the-range European appliances, UK-imported fittings, and a custom-made timber ladder that reaches every last nook of the butler’s pantry - finer details as exquisite as they are purposeful. Further along, a contemporary take on open-plan living embraces resort-style gardens through walls of bifold doors, achieving fluid indoor-outdoor flow while remaining beautifully intimate between ambient chandeliers and the flicker of a working fireplace. Thoughtfully positioned to create their own sophisticated retreats through Sophie Katina cabinetry, Sanderson wallpaper and Colefax & Fowler fabrics, the home office, main bathroom and laundry/mud room respectively deliver chic individuality - spaces that feel curated, not merely functional. But it’s the master suite that forges a design destination in itself - modelled after the romantic indulgence of Prestonfield House, its emboldened by rich, deep reds and the tactile texture of Manuel Canovas curtains, and grounded by its own dressing room, marble-topped couple’s ensuite and verdant reserve views – dishing out everyday luxury for the heads of the house. Up above, children or guests enjoy their own private two-bedroom wing, but below, a underground wine cellar reminiscent of a rustic Italian cellar becomes the natural finale to dinner parties - or an intimate escape for date night at home. Across the expansive grounds, a vine-covered alfresco pavilion with built-in BBQ surveys the sparkling in-ground pool, adjacent cabana and self-contained granny flat - creating a setting destined for milestone celebrations, summer gatherings and cherished family traditions. With up to five bedrooms and four bathrooms, the home achieves a rare balance - promoting both peaceful separation and genuine connection. Every space encourages you to congregate, host and unwind within its many magical entertaining zones. A truly one-of-a-kind residence, devoted to opulent design down to the finest detail, and delivering an extraordinary inner-eastern lifestyle defined by space, elegance and the ever-present beauty of the reserve at your doorstep. ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF NOTE: • Self-contained, air-conditioned accommodation with kitchenette, bathroom & laundry facilities • Fully tiled, solar heated mineral pool with auto-cleaning functionality and separate wading pool • Electrolux BBQ kitchen with Vintec bar fridge • 4-vehicle carport, plus ample additional off-street parking • Underfloor heating to primary ensuite • WIR & ensuite with under floor heating to bedroom 3 • Smeg freestanding oven with gas cooktop • Incredibly considered storage solutions with push-to-open cabinetry • Bosch dual integrated dishwashers • Fisher & Paykel integrated fridge/freezer • Butler’s pantry • Italian-inspired underground wine cellar fully temperature controlled • Outdoor tub & WC • Heat strips to alfresco & cabana • Sub-surface irrigation with Hydrawise app connectivity • Extensive built-in storage • Ducted R/C air conditioning • Functional fireplaces • Sonos in-built sound system • Security alarm, video intercom & electric gates • European Oak herringbone flooring • Marble benchtops & tiling • Remote-controlled blinds to three bedrooms • Perrin & Rowe tapware • Forbes & Lomax dimmable brass light switches • Bouvet door handles imported from France • Armac Martin kitchen hardware • Robert Kitto sourced brass chandeliers LOCATION & LIFESTYLE: • Directly adjacent Kensington Reserve’s playground, picnics & tennis courts • Norwood Parade’s vibrant epicentre at streets’ end • Endless eclectic local cafés, dining, entertainment & wine bars • Just 10-minutes from Adelaide CBD EDUCATION: • Prized zoning to Burnside Primary, Magill Primary & Norwood International High • Moments from numerous prestigious colleges including Pembroke, Seymour, Saint Ignatius’, Loreto, St. Peter’s & PAC

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