13-17 Resthaven Rd, Parafield Gardens.
A huge Parafield Gardens property that was once three separate titles gradually collected by its long-term owners will once again be split among several residents following its sale.
The 2313sqm property at 13-17 Resthaven Rd was snapped up for $2.463m under the hammer at the weekend, marking the end of an Adelaide family’s 60 year ownership.
Vendor Barry Chambers purchased part of it in 1961 before snapping up two neighbouring properties because his late wife was worried they wouldn’t have enough space for her dream garden.
Fast forward 65 years, a developer secured the three-bedroom home and extensive garden at auction with plans to build multiple residences on the site.
Ray White Campbelltown selling agent Ryan Stapleton said it attracted mainly developers, with the buyer keen to build nine single-story houses on it.
13-17 Resthaven Rd, Parafield Gardens.
13-17 Resthaven Rd, Parafield Gardens.
13-17 Resthaven Rd, Parafield Gardens.
“There was another developer who wanted it, he was the underbidder, he had done a development nearby,” said Mr Stapleton, who sold it with Emmanuel Founten.
Mr Chambers purchased the first block of land with his late wife Moreen in 1961 on what was formerly farmland.
The 87-year old recalls purchasing it only for Moreen to worry overnight that there wouldn’t be enough space for her dream garden.
Mr Chambers’ youngest daughter Natalie Hubrechsen said true to her father’s devoted nature, he returned to town the following day to secure the adjacent block.
He later acquired a third to complete the street-to-street corner site.
“The third block had been sold but remained empty,” she said when the property hit the market in October.
“A few years after moving in, they bought the third block from the owner because he no longer planned to build there.”
She said they built the home and her mother got the garden she always dreamt of, which became her favourite part of their property.
“She loved gardening,” Ms Hubrechsen said.
13-17 Resthaven Rd, Parafield Gardens.
13-17 Resthaven Rd, Parafield Gardens.
13-17 Resthaven Rd, Parafield Gardens.
“She grew all sorts of fruit and vegetables to feed her family.
“She worked in the garden every day.”
The home evolved with the family over the decades, with a 1980s rumpus room that hosted games of pool between local teenagers among its additions.
“Dad was always so proud to build and own his own home,” Ms Hubrechsen said.
“Growing up here was magical. Mum worked in the garden every day, filling it with life, while we had endless space to play safely.”
Mr Chambers maintained the home following his wife’s death until he moved into residential care this year.
Mr Stapleton said the auction was emotional for Mr Chambers and his family – with Mr Chambers marking the sale by putting the sold sign up.
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