College Park ‘ugly duckling’ villa sparks buyer frenzy

66 Harrow Rd, College Park. An “ugly duckling’’ on a multimillion-dollar Adelaide street has hit the market, prompting a barrage of inquiries from hopeful renovators. The three-bedroom villa heirloom sits within one of College Park’s most prestigious and tightly-held pockets, in a leafy streetscape close to elite schools, as well as the CBD. Surrounded by character homes, no price guide has been offered for 66 Harrow Rd – which, while structurally sound, is in a state of disrepair and has had its kitchen gutted. Along the same street, four meticulously-kept properties, including two heritage residences, sold last year for between $2m and $3.2m each. 66 Harrow Rd, College Park. 66 Harrow Rd, College Park. 66 Harrow Rd, College Park. Property records show another heritage home on Harrow Rd changed hands last month, although the selling price has not been disclosed. Vendors Gregory and Deana said No. 66, which was built circa-1915, had been held by their family for more than four decades. After inheriting the property more than a year ago, the Sydney-based couple started renovations with the intention of making the property their forever home but have since conceded work and family re...