She’s brightened the lives of South Australians on our televisions and radios, and now journalist and media personality Rebecca Morse, is hoping to make a lucky family happy when she auctions her Warradale property later this month.
Ms Morse bought her 9 Hobart Ave home with business partner Marie Kargiotis of The Stylist Loves in March 2022, immediately knocking down the existing home – a move Morse said wasn’t the best in hindsight.
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“We demolished straight away because we were so excited to build, and there was a significant tree on the property which it took a while for the council to sign off on, so we could have had tenants in the house during that time which we feel a little silly about now, so we’ve definitely learnt some lessons,” Morse said.
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Rebecca Morse is selling the house she has been building with friend Marie Kargiotis .3rd February 2025 Picture: Brett Hartwig
The home’s stunning facade. Supplied
The master suite with walk-in robe. Supplied
The stunning walk-in robe. Supplied
“The build was really quick but it was a three-year process, and I don’t think we realised how long it would all take – we were a bit naive and we’ve learned a lot.”
“Marie and I both live at Henley Beach and our lifestyles are very beachy, so our brief to the builder was ‘modern Mediterranean’, so we wanted that holiday feel and wanted it to feel like you were holidaying in the Greek Islands or on the Amalfi coast while you’re at home.”
The home sits on a 347sqm block and has four bedrooms over its two levels, offering a total of 270.7sqm of living space.
The open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. Supplied
A closer look at the kitchen. Supplied
A lot of the materials were from SA brands. Supplied
While Morse lists the walk-in robe as one of her favourite features, she says it is their use of local products and suppliers she is most proud of.
“Being on the board of Brands SA I really wanted to use as many local brands and products as possible,” she says.
These included – among others – EC Carpets, Lo & Co handles, Nuage mirrors, curtains from Glimpse Oz, and bathroom fittings from The Source.
She said it was bittersweet to have come to the end of their build journey.
“We were thinking – we don’t really want to mess the beds up – but we thought we could have a little slumber party in it before we hand it over to its new owners,” she said.
“We’re absolutely delighted with it.
“There’ll be tears on auction day but they’ll be happy tears because when we designed it we were thinking about how nice it will be to have someone live in it.”
A glamorous bathroom. Supplied
Another view of the living area. Supplied
The home’s rear. Supplied
Ms Kargiotis said quality was foremost in their minds throughout the entire process, which, once construction was underway, she said was smooth.
“While beautiful design is essential, it’s the quality of finishes that truly elevate a home, ensuring both durability and a luxurious living experience,” she said.
“Our biggest hurdle was spending over two years in council to gain approval.
“However, the building process was incredibly seamless, thanks to our amazing builders Custom Built New Homes and suppliers who made everything run smoothly.
“It was such a joy to create a space with personality, and knowing it will become someone’s dream home, filled with special memories, makes it even more rewarding.”
Now on the market through Ms Kargiotis’ husband, Ray White Norwood agent George Kargiotis, the home will be auctioned on Sunday, February 23 and is being advertised without a price guide.
