Home with frescoes by artist John Dowie now for sale

A home where prolific Australian artist John Dowie once lived is now on the market, presenting an opportunity to own a piece of history.

Dowie was a prolific painter and sculptor, responsible for works like royal portraits and 50 public sculptures, like the bust of Antarctic explorer Sir Douglas Mawson that sits on North Terrace in Adelaide, with an identical cast installed at Mawson Base in Antarctica.

His art can be found in some of Adelaide’s most iconic landmarks, including Victoria Square, Adelaide Oval and Rundle Mall.

The c1890s property features stunning frescoes painted by Dowie.

Located in the South Australian suburb of Dulwich, the home, on a 1046-square-metre parcel of land, sits two kilometres from Adelaide’s CBD.

“It’s something a bit special for South Australian history,” says listing agent Penny Riggs of Alexander Real Estate. “To have those frescoes on the ceiling is very unique.”

The Dowie family were the proud owners of the property for over a century.

The home is close to a number of education options, including Rose Park Primary (which Dowie attended), Marryatville High and some of Adelaide’s most prestigious colleges.

While in grade three at primary school, a young Dowie impressed his teacher so much with his artistic ability that she convinced his parents to send him to the South Australian School of Art.

The four-bedroom property, restored in recent years by owner-architect Christian Nakkash, features Baltic pine floorboards, ornate ceiling roses, stained glass and open fireplaces.

There are two separate living spaces, an updated kitchen and bathroom and a cellar.

Well-kept irrigated gardens, that include ornamental pears, maples and citrus trees, have been maintained over the years.

Cafes, restaurants, parklands and the amenities of Burnside Village are all within walking distance.

The property goes to auction at noon on September 20.

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28 Gurney Road, Dulwich SA 5065

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