5/27A Thornton Street, Kensington, SA 5068

Perfectly​ ​situated​ ​at​ ​the​ ​rear​ ​of​ ​a​ ​small​ ​group​ ​of​ ​six,​ ​this​ ​two-bedroom​ ​unit​ ​offers​ ​a​ ​fantastic​ ​blend​ ​of​ ​comfort,​ ​convenience​ ​and​ ​investment​ ​potential​ ​in​ ​the​ ​highly​ ​sought-after​ ​suburb​ ​of​ ​Kensington.​ ​Two​ ​bedrooms​ ​feature​ ​built-in​ ​robes​ ​and​ ​ceiling​ ​fans,​ ​while​ ​polished​ ​timber​ ​floorboards​ ​add​ ​warmth​ ​and​ ​character​ ​throughout​ ​the​ ​home’s​ ​light-filled​ ​living​ ​spaces.​ ​

The​ ​functional​ ​kitchen​ ​offers​ ​a​ ​standup​ ​gas​ ​cooktop,​ ​all​ ​while​ ​overlooking​ ​the​ ​private​ ​outdoor​ ​courtyard.​ ​The​ ​adjoining​ ​casual​ ​meals​ ​area​ ​provides​ ​practical​ ​everyday​ ​living,​ ​complemented​ ​by​ ​split​ ​system​ ​air​ ​conditioning​ ​in​ ​the​ ​living​ ​room​ ​for​ ​climate​ ​comfort.​ ​The​ ​bathroom​ ​includes​ ​both​ ​a​ ​separate​ ​shower​ ​and​ ​full-sized​ ​bath​ ​and​ ​toilet.​ ​A​ ​separate​ ​laundry​ ​off​ ​the​ ​kitchen​ ​adds​ ​extra​ ​convenience​ ​with​ ​direct​ ​access​ ​to​ ​the​ ​undercover​ ​courtyard.​ ​

Outside,​ ​the​ ​courtyard​ ​creates​ ​a​ ​peaceful,​ ​low-maintenance​ ​space​ ​ideal​ ​for​ ​year-round​ ​entertaining​ ​or​ ​simply​ ​relaxing​ ​in​ ​privacy.​ ​Allocation​ ​for​ ​one​ ​undercover​ ​carpark​ ​at​ ​the​ ​rear.​ ​

Currently​ ​tenanted​ ​until​ ​February​ ​2027,​ ​the​ ​property​ ​presents​ ​an​ ​excellent​ ​opportunity​ ​for​ ​investors​ ​seeking​ ​immediate​ ​rental​ ​returns,​ ​with​ ​a​ ​future​ ​option​ ​to​ ​refresh​ ​and​ ​bring​ ​the​ ​unit​ ​further​ ​to​ ​life.​ ​​ ​

Perfectly​ ​positioned​ ​in​ ​the​ ​desirable​ ​suburb​ ​of​ ​Kensington,​ ​the​ ​home​ ​is​ ​within​ ​walking​ ​distance​ ​to​ ​quality​ ​schools,​ ​cafés,​ ​Norwood​ ​and​ ​The​ ​Parade​ ​shopping​ ​precinct,​ ​parks​ ​and​ ​reserves,​ ​public​ ​transport​ ​and​ ​Norwood​ ​Outdoor​ ​Swimming​ ​Centre.​ ​Families​ ​will​ ​appreciate​ ​easy​ ​access​ ​to​ ​a​ ​range​ ​of​ ​highly​ ​regarded​ ​schools​ ​including​ ​Marryatville​ ​High​ ​School,​ ​Pembroke​ ​College,​ ​Mary​ ​MacKillop​ ​College,​ ​St​ ​Ignatius’​ ​Junior​ ​School​ ​and​ ​Marryatville​ ​Primary​ ​School,​ ​all​ ​just​ ​moments​ ​away​ ​and​ ​within​ ​walking​ ​distance.​ ​With​ ​the​ ​Adelaide​ ​CBD​ ​only​ ​a​ ​short​ ​10​ ​minute​ ​drive​ ​away,​ ​this​ ​is​ ​low-maintenance​ ​eastern​ ​suburbs​ ​living​ ​at​ ​its​ ​best.​ ​

​ ​Unit​ ​features;​ ​
-​ ​An​ ​affordable​ ​foothold​ ​into​ ​tightly-held​ ​Kensington​ ​
-​ ​Solid​ ​conventional​ ​brick​ ​unit​ ​tucked​ ​quietly​ ​just​ ​off​ ​The​ ​Parade​ ​
-​ ​A​ ​secure​ ​long-term​ ​investment​ ​with​ ​tenants​ ​in​ ​place​ ​until​ ​February​ ​2027
-​ ​Two​ ​bedrooms,​ ​including​ ​built-in​ ​robes​ ​and​ ​ceiling​ ​fans​ ​
-​ ​Separate​ ​lounge​ ​room​ ​with​ ​polished​ ​timber​ ​floors,​ ​north​ ​facing​ ​window​ ​and​ ​split​ ​air-conditioning​ ​​ ​
-​ ​Functional​ ​original​ ​kitchen​ ​with​ ​storage​ ​and​ ​scope​ ​for​ ​a​ ​stylish​ ​cosmetic​ ​refresh​ ​over​ ​time​ ​
-​ ​Full​ ​bathroom​ ​with​ ​separate​ ​bath​ ​and​ ​shower​ ​
-​ ​Separate​ ​laundry​ ​with​ ​direct​ ​access​ ​to​ ​courtyard​ ​
-​ ​Private,​ ​undercover​ ​courtyard​ ​for​ ​year-round​ ​comfort​ ​and​ ​entertaining​ ​
-​ ​Carport​ ​parking​ ​for​ ​one​ ​car​ ​
-​ ​School​ ​Zoned:​ ​Marryatville​ ​Primary​ ​and​ ​Marryatville​ ​High​ ​School​ ​

Whether​ ​you​ ​are​ ​looking​ ​for​ ​your​ ​first​ ​home,​ ​a​ ​quality​ ​investment​ ​or​ ​a​ ​convenient​ ​downsizer,​ ​this​ ​is​ ​an​ ​opportunity​ ​not​ ​to​ ​be​ ​missed.​ ​Secure​ ​a​ ​low-maintenance​ ​property​ ​in​ ​a​ ​tightly​ ​held​ ​group​ ​and​ ​enjoy​ ​the​ ​lifestyle,​ ​convenience​ ​and​ ​long-term​ ​appeal​ ​on​ ​offer.​ ​

Property​ ​Details:​ ​
Council​ ​|​ ​City​ ​of​ ​Norwood​ ​Payneham​ ​&​ ​St​ ​Peters​ ​
Zone​ ​|​ ​EN​ ​-​ ​Established​ ​Neighbourhood​ ​
House​ ​|​ ​96sqm​ ​(approx)​ ​
Built​ ​|​ ​1970​ ​
Current​ ​Rates:
Strata​ ​|​ ​$550​ ​pq​ ​
Council​ ​|​ ​$1,413.47​ ​pa​ ​
Water​ ​|​ ​$176.30​ ​pq​ ​
ESL​ ​|​ ​$106.6​ ​pa​ ​