Fix me! 3 bedroom Art Deco home waiting.... Under instructions from Australian Executor Trustees Limited. For history buffs, this was the first home built in the area sub-division of 1940, and it had the pick of the street: approx 780m2, south-facing, sitting the perfect distance from North East Road. Many houses on this leafy avenue retain Art Deco features. Here you'll find lofty ceilings with gorgeous cornices, shelving, wood floors and sliding timber doors between the hall, gas-heated lounge and dining room. Well-built (double brick), the large main bedroom and two further linked bedrooms share a family bathroom. There's a central sky-lit kitchen with gas cooking and eating area, leading to air-conditioned family living with adjacent laundry, and a wide rumpus room which enjoys a space heater and wonderful full-width northern sunlight. Imagination kicks in as you explore a pretty established garden. Room aplenty to extend over a pergola-covered patio, with a large shed for storage while you do so. The rainwater tank is plumbed back to the laundry. A now-converted attached garage invites multiple future possibilities. Just 5 km to Victoria Square, via a choice of two bus services, is a pleasant city commute for work or play. Heading South to the University or business hub is simple too. Edwin Avenue is close to highly-rated St Andrew's and St Monica's primary schools and some of Adelaide's top private secondary schools. At weekends, several nearby ovals offer children, dog and even BMX-friendly spaces, with tennis, croquet and bowls for a complete family workout. Yes, there's work to be done, but huge temptation here to breathe new life into strong bones. And if that's just too hard, the block will accommodate a pair of semi-detached townhouses, subject to the necessary consents. In 1940, Edwin Avenue was advertised as being in the "popular, progressive and highly improved suburb of Collinswood". Now it's your turn to contribute - and enjoy. For more information please call Hamish Mill 0408 971668

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