18 Bridge Street, Kensington SA 5068, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Mar 2014 | $1,200,000 | $1,932 |
| Sold | Jun 2010 | $1,035,000 | $1,666 |
| Sold | Oct 2003 | $356,500 | $574 |
Price per m² based on land size of 621 m².
The house features three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Both are arranged within a single‑storey layout typical of Kensington homes.
The dwelling sits on a 621 m² block. This provides ample garden space while fitting comfortably within the suburb’s character‑scaled lots.
The property is located about 5 km east of Adelaide’s central business district. It’s a short drive or convenient public‑transport ride into the city.
Kensington is rich in heritage, with many listed buildings and the historic Rising Sun pub at 64 Bridge Street, a heritage‑listed inn dating back to the 1840s. The suburb’s diagonal streets were planned in the 19th century to follow Second Creek, adding to its historic charm.
Borthwick Park (≈0.5 km) and Kensington Pioneer Park (≈0.3 km) are both close by, offering river‑red‑gum scenery and creekside walking trails. Trenorden Park is also nearby at roughly 0.2 km.
The Norwood Swimming Centre, an outdoor council‑run pool, is located within the suburb. Additionally, the Kensington Oval cricket ground and the Regal Theatre cinema are both within about 0.5 km, providing sport and entertainment options.
Yes, the area was once home to Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first saint, who lived and worked here from 1872‑1883. Other early residents included Bishop Augustus Short and colonial officials such as Alfred Mundy.
