62 Hawkers Road, Medindie, SA 5081

Auction Location: On Site

Auction Saturday 24th May 2025 at 10.30am (unless sold prior)

With an outstanding position abutting Hawker's Reserve on the corner of two of Medindie's most exclusive and coveted streets, this distinguished 1880's sandstone villa of exceptional character and impressive proportions has been beautifully maintained, restored and expanded. 

Packed with elite fixtures, its versatile interior is a triumph of curated custom design that takes full advantage of north facing light and effortlessly blurs the line between sophisticated indoor and sensational outdoor lifestyle spaces.

HISTORY 
As one of the original residences to grace Hawker's Road, 'Cheivelea' was built c.1883 for bookbinder William Fowler Bowser and his wife Mary (nee Botten) who lived there for nearly 60 years. The current family has enjoyed this very special home for almost 30 years, making this a rare opportunity for a new generation to love and enjoy its warmth, position and charm.

Elevated behind its original wrought iron fence and gate, its gracious symmetrical façade takes on a contemporary edge with a bold porticoed entrance and landscaping designed by David Baptiste that perfectly frames the house with a deliberate modern simplicity. 

FAMILY ACCOMMODATION 
An ultra long central hallway with soaring decorative ceilings, dado, arches and Baltic floors brushes past family accommodation towards distant open plan living infused with light. 

The expansive floorplan is extremely flexible for versatile room configuration with four bedrooms and a chic formal lounge. 

The primary suite is an oasis of serenity, with a walk-in robe and an indulgent designer ensuite featuring an Apaiser soaking tub and heated floors. Bathed in northerly light, a door opens to a tranquil courtyard garden dappled by Japanese maple and punctuated by box balls and hellebores. 

The family bathroom includes double vanities and a heated floor, whilst the laundry is perfect for the growing brood with extensive storage, hanging rails and a drying cupboard.

OPEN PLAN LIVING & LIVING RETREAT 
A masterpiece of linked living and conceptual style, the architecturally designed living extension seamlessly merges with and celebrates the outdoors. 

Virtually floating above living and meals, the spectacular kitchen sits at centre stage. The home master chef will perform in style behind a curved island bench, with bespoke joinery incorporating the most elite European appliances.

Casual living is a curation of contemporary form and function, with a Jetmaster gas fire, Bang & Olufson wall mounted TV, and a wall of full height north facing windows with idyllic pool visuals that slide away to merge with outdoor living. 

Down a passage clad in Cole & Sons “Woods” wallpaper is a large living retreat, perfect for cosy nights in front of the TV or a space for the kids to spread out with friends. 

OUTDOOR LIVING AND GROUNDS
The north facing resort style entertainer's pavilion is a feast for the eyes. Overlooking the heated pool, Ficus Pumila clad wall, rear lawn, garden and poolside lounge area, it incorporates a super cool suspended fireplace and outdoor shower.

Through timber battens, a concealed wet room with rain shower heads, a separate powder room and pool equipment room ensure that no wet feet need come inside. 

The magnificent garden has been recognised by the SA Landscape Festival and showcased by them as a featured open garden. Designed by the incomparable David Baptiste, enchanting garden rooms feature walled seating, lawn, formal layered hedging, rows of ornamental pears, cycads, dragon trees, succulents and fragrant underplanting.

FEATURES OF NOTE 

POSITION
•	Premier dress-circle address less than 6km to Victoria Square 
•	Abuts Hawker's Reserve 
•	Walk to Lefevre Park, Bragg Park, Horse Park
•	O'Connell St, Walkerville Tce & Melbourne St shopping, cafes, pubs & restaurants

ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
•	Built c.1883
•	Bespoke joinery by Jag
•	Pool by Glorious Gardens
•	Garden Design by David Baptiste
•	Architectural lighting from Artemides & Yellow Goat 

PARKING & SECURITY 
•	Valuable rear lane access
•	Double carport with remote & secure internal entry 
•	Secure rear garden access
•	Utility area
•	Security system

KITCHEN & APPLIANCES
•	Bespoke joinery designed by Jag
•	Gagganau oven & convection microwave 
•	Integrated handcrafted Pitt gas burners 
•	Integrated Sub-Zero fridge/freezer
•	Tap to open Miele dishwasher
•	Zip-tap boiling water 
•	Appliance cupboards, pull out shelving
•	Corian and Dekton countertops

OUTDOOR LIVING 
•	Suspended fireplace 
•	Ceiling fans
•	Outdoor shower with hot water
•	Concealed outdoor bathroom/wetroom & separate WC

SWIMMING POOL
•	Designed by Glorious Gardens
•	Heated 
•	Fully tiled
•	Glass fence
•	Pool equipment room

GARDEN
•	Designed by David Baptiste  
•	Featured in SA Landscape Festival Open Garden Scheme 2023
•	Automatic irrigation 
•	LED feature lighting 
•	Utility areas

COMFORT 
•	Ducted R/C air-conditioning 
•	Underfloor bathroom heating 
•	Jetmaster instant gas fire
•	Suspended alfresco fireplace
•	Outdoor ceiling fans

STORAGE 
•	Attic ladder to storage room above garage
•	Large wine cellar with racks 
•	Extensive built-in storage throughout

EDUCATION
•	Walk to Wilderness 
•	Close to St Peters College, St Andrews & Prince Alfred College
•	Zoned to Adelaide Botanic High, Adelaide High; Walkerville & North Adelaide Primary Schools