Definitely a unicorn: Colonel William Lights Adelaide cottage could be yours [Video]

A city cottage once owned by Adelaide’s founder Colonel William Light – and held by the one family for the past 152 years – can be yours after it failed to sell at auction over the weekend.

The charming 1870s-built two-bedroom bluestone row cottage just off Halifax Street at 16 Wakeham St, Adelaide went to auction over the weekend and, despite strong interest, didn’t reach the price the vendors were looking for.

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Set over two titles and sitting on 566sqm, the 250sqm home sits alongside a rare vacant parcel, providing a world of opportunity to its next buyer looking to restore the heritage-listed home to its former glory and potentially build their dream home on the adjoining block.

Selling agent Linda Clemente of Ray White Norwood said the home attracted seven bidding registrations and two active bidders on the day.