A trashed St Agnes property is attracting attention for all the wrong reasons.
Neighbours of an abandoned Adelaide mansion that has been trashed by trespassers are calling for action before it becomes a target for arsonists.
The St Agnes property on Kennedy St is already attracting vandalism and illegal dumping but fed-up residents say urgent action is needed, fearing the situation could get worse.
John Megaw, who had been living in the area for 31 years, told 7News it used to be a lovely home.
The property has been the target of vandalism and illegal dumping. Picture: 7News.
It sold as recently as last year, property records show. Picture: 7News.
There is graffiti everywhere. Picture: 7News.
“Nearly every second night, just about, somebody comes and dumps rubbish there,” he told the news outlet.
“Police were in there the other day, one of their vans drove in there probably a fortnight ago.”
Property records show the Kennedy St home – which also has a following on TikTok and is frequented by teenagers late at night – sold a year ago for just under $2m.
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Once stately, the home is now trashed, with smashed windows, graffitied walls and rubbish littered throughout.
Local resident Nick Manser told 7News the property was getting worse.
It’s become well-known on TikTok too. Picture: TikTok.
People have gone through the home to make videos. Picture: TikTok.
No room has been left untouched. Picture: TikTok.
“The person that lived there just left one day and it’s been trashed ever since,” Mr Manser said.
“It’s just getting worse, it’s not getting better.”
Neighbours fear without action it will continue to attract children, squatters and anti-social behaviour, – and soon they fear it could become a target for arsonists.
Tea Tree Gully Council urged anyone who saw illegal dumping to report it, with potential fines of up to $5000, while SA Police told 7News they would increase patrols in the area.
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