House of the Week

Views to thrill and ample space

THEY stepped on the balcony, saw the 180-degree views of the Adelaide suburbs leading out to the sea and fell in love.

A touch of class with a modern look

A LOVINGLY restored home in Hyde Park is a step back in time with modern comfort.

It's made to measure for entertaining

IN 2001, businesswoman Stelanie Alexander bought a former tennis court in Hyde Park and built Belle Matiere.

Modern and bright

THE Mitchells wanted a modern house with plenty of storage when they built their new home in 2004.

Design savvy home called a work of art

WARM, nurturing, uplifting - these were the key briefs for architect Max Pritchard when he designed a St Peters home 14 years ago.

• Gallery: St Peters' delight

Old-world charm in dream home

BUYING a stately Hyde Park home was a dream come true for Julie Thorpe and her family. She first spied the Park St home while attending an auction across the road.

Makeover creates the perfect blend

A CHARACTER home owned by the previous owners for more than 60 years provided the perfect shell for the complete makeover of a Gilberton property.

• Gallery: Gilberton - 48 Gilbert Street

An extra dimension to style

FROM the exterior, there is little way of knowing just how spacious a sandstone-fronted villa is.

Charming past filled with gold

AN interesting history and ancestry of Montacute House complement the property's unique features, which include a gold mine.

A host's haven to entertain

THE Hotel Rasp, or simply just the Party House, has been a fitting title for a two-storey colonial home at Medindie.

Glory days for terrace treasure

THE landscape of North Tce has changed much since 1881 but a constant feature has remained at number 261.

Inside-out style brings light relief

FOR the vendors of a St Peters home, finding a balance between bachelor style and a family-friendly environment was key to the design.

Celebration of style and space

THREE weddings and three engagement parties have been hosted in an Unley Park property over the past 13 years.

Chic space exploration with views

SEPARATE spaces for a growing family and maximising the 180-degree views on offer inspired the modern design of a Mitcham house.

Living it up in suburban luxury resort

LIVING in an opulent Springfield property has been like a four-year stay in a six-star resort, the vendor says.

Legacy tied to timeless treasure

A 70-YEAR chapter at historic Dulwich House is about to come to a close.

Retire to your very own resort

WITH a little renovation experience, vendors Peter and Bev Ellis have transformed a traditional Somerton Park property into a resort-style home.

Old world meets new in heritage villa

THE almost 100-year-old heritage facade of a Prospect villa proudly masks a modern interior, described by its vendors as an entertainer's dream.

Facelift adds new life to a heritage act

A HERITAGE villa at Lower Mitcham has had a colourful history, from being the backdrop for films to the home of a South Australian cordial maker.

A glass act with views and style

A UNIQUE design that has turned heads in Greenwith since it was built in 2004 has much to do with its elevated position and walls of glass.

Deer park by a grand entertainer

THREE years in the making is a property which, according to the vendors, was worth the wait.

History is set in stone - and paint

MORE than 100 years of history can be seen in a painters' log of activities in a College Park bluestone villa built in 1885.

Classic style for modern families

THREE generations have made this Unley house their home, with empty-nesters Jim and Maritsa Mountzouris adding their own finishing touches to cater to a modern family.

Grand old dame has a sunny side

DESPITE its size and grandeur, the vendors of a historic Myrtle Bank property say it provides plenty of warmth as a family home.

Lakeside living puts family first

FAMILY values and building something for everyone were behind a couple's decision to design their own Mawson Lakes home.

Little home becomes an entertainer

A LITTLE three-bedroom cream brick home is a far cry from what now stands in its place at Goldsack St, Glen Osmond.

Park living with features for a family

A TRANQUIL setting, a tennis court and pool are among the key features of a Hyde Park property to its present owners.

Giving new life to an old beauty

ALL it took was a bit of tender loving care and design flair to transform a tired Hazelwood Park villa into a funky family home.

Family ties to life on the terrace

A LOVE of life on Church Tce, Walkerville, has led to a family's affinity with the street spanning three different properties throughout 35 years.

Take a walk on design's light side

GLASS atriums at a secluded Unley Park property are a unique design element that helps bring the leafy surrounds inside.

Living the dream by the beach

THE ever-changing and uninterrupted sea vistas from an architect-designed Hallett Cove home have been a constant joy for the vendors.

Spacious, elegant and comfortable

THE special touch of famous Sydney architect Espie Dods has been given to this gracious return veranda villa at Prospect.

A touch of island paradise

HOLIDAYS in Bali and a desire to make the most of sea views prompted the transformation of a Kingston Park property.

Secluded living at its finest

NESTLED in the leafy inner southern suburbs in a garden oasis setting, a Hawthorn house has afforded the vendors a private and convenient lifestyle.

Beauty back from the brink

FROM rags to riches is the best way to describe this beautifully remastered heritage home in the heart of North Adelaide.

Mansion a crowning glory of style

ROYAL Ave at Burnside is an apt address for a glorious reproduction of a Victorian mansion.