House Of Serendipity

Glenelg, Australia

3.7

Closed now

7 reviews

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Telephone:
+61 8 8294 3121
Website:
www.houseofserendipity.com.au
Address:
Shop 4 4 Partridge St, Glenelg, South Australia, 5045
Glenelg
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
420 ftJetty Road (Stop 16)
480 ftStop 21 Gordon Street - North East side
590 ftStop 21 Gordon Street - South West side
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Accepted Cards
Credit, Debit
Parking
Private Lot
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Legal ID
'n/a'

Today

Today 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Glenelg) 11:05 PM Sunday, May 25, 2025

Business hours

Monday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Quality Retro, Vintage and modern Designer clothing and accessories

History

Established in 1999.

Founded in 1999 by Nadia, a young fashion diva turned entrepreneur, the store was named ‘Nadia’s House of Serendipity’.

The business outgrew a small shop front at Shop 2 on Partridge St Glenelg and In 2009 Nadia expanded into a double sized store around the corner facing the Car Park (near Cheap as Chips) at Shop 4⁄4 Partridge St.

After 13 years Nadia sold the business which continues in it’s founders footsteps with the new name of simply ‘House of Serendipity’!

Meet the Business Owner

Rachel B.

Business Owner

It was truly ‘Serendipity’ or some would say ‘good luck’ when Property Investor and Entrepreneur, Rachel B walked into Nadia’s House of Serendipity when it was closing down and within weeks purchased the business.

Rachel’s previous experience has been quite varied, from 20 years in the corporate world of Finance, and in the more recent 10 years she has been Property Investing, Public Speaking, Writing Books, Hairdressing and Managing National and International Events, and Coaching.

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7 reviews of House Of Serendipity

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Place rating: 4
Adelaide, Australia
I really like Nadia’s House Of Serendipity. You can find clothes and accessories from decades and decades ago, and you can also find more modern pieces. I bought some Bardot shorts for $ 17 when they were $ 80 in store a few months before. A friend bought a $ 5 vintage dress from the 70’s for a fancy dress party! I have also spotted Marc Jacobs and Chanel labels in here a few times.
The staff are really lovely too. I’d definitely recommend you check it out if you’re in Glenelg with some extra time to spare.
Edit: My review was before the new owner took over and removed ‘Nadia’s’ from the store name. I haven’t been in there since before the change. I don’t believe the stock would’ve changed much though.
Place rating: 4
Australia
I stumbled upon this store more or less by accident because we were parking around there and had to walk past it to get to the main road. If it weren’t for a skirt that grabbed my attention I probably would have never gone in there in the first place.
So the skirt was lovely, and at $ 15 seriously cheap. Unfortunately the fabric made me look more like a ballerina than anything else so I didn’t end up buying it. I had a quick browse around the shop too but nothing really impressed me that much. It’s very cheap though, the owner is a lovely woman and I reckon it’s one of those shops where you just have to go back every now and then because the stock constantly changes.
Definitely good to find a bargain. I’d also recommend it if you have to create some weird outfit for a fancy dress party because I did find the one or other very odd item in there, especially in the men’s section.
Place rating: 3
Australia
Woodstock eat your heart out! This place has more of a psychedelic seventies feel to it, but still stocks a very large range of vintage clothing from all decades.
I am two-​minded about this place, although they have a lot of stock and reasonable prices, I find the clothing isn’t as carefully picked out for a modern market like some other vintage stores. There are a lot of over the top dresses that would only be appropriate for a fancy dress event.
But, I always enjoy the jewellery and knick-​knacks here. They’re very unique and beautiful and the ladies behind the counter are always so friendly and helpful.
Nadia’s House of Serendipity is overflowing with vintage stock to please everyone, but be prepared to sift through.
Place rating: 4
Australia
So I’m trying to review this place from a dude’s perspective. And that’s a little hard to do, since there’s not a lot a guy might want to do here.
But I thought of a way a guy might want to enter a store like this. Christmas. I’ve already bought a Christmas present for milady, but I’ve a got a little extra money coming in so I thought I might try for something extra. Normally, I stay away from clothes. I never remember sizes, and girls tend to like to try a thing on before they buy it. And I can’t say I blame them for this.
But I brought in a picture of milady, and showed it to the staff, and they gave me some handy tips as to what might suit her. I ended up buying a thirty dollar dress. I can’t tell you whether the advice was accurate or not, as Christmas isn’t ’til tomorrow, but here’s the best part: I’ve already nailed the present. This is just a bonus, so if I’ve made a terrible choice, I’m still in the clear.
Regardless, I’d like to thank the staff for their help with the unorthodox request.
Place rating: 4
South Australia, Australia
Nadia’s House of Serendipity has been in Glenelg for a long time and you can’t help but notice Nadia, who is extremely tall and has the most gorgeous bright reddy, purple hair. She has run a great store for many years and, in more recent times has relocated round the corner to where it is now. Looking at the shop now, I don’t know how she ever fitted in to the smaller store before.
The shop screams 70’s psychedelic in logo and layout and there is a colourful array of racks of clothing both inside the store and out. You can find vintage clothing, designer clothing and just about everything in between. The change rooms are bright and airy and Nadia or her other assistants are always ready to help out. You can always find something unique here at a good price.
As well as clothes, they have a large selection of shoes, bags, belts and jewellery. The only thing about the new store is that it is a little harder to find, being tucked away around the back of Cheap as Chips.
Place rating: 3
Australia
I have found some serious bargains at Nadia’s. I’m normally suss of buying vintage in person — there’s the inevitable mark-​up and I generally hate looking through a bunch of crap to find the gems. I’m a fan of Etsy and markets to be honest, the vintage boutique thing isn’t really my bag.
On several occasions, however, I have been taken along to Nadia’s by friends — and pretty much every time I walk out with something. Marc by Marc Jacobs jacket for $ 60? Yes please.
Stock is pretty mixed — there are some genuine vintage pieces, other stuff that is only acceptable for costume parties, as well as current pre-​loved pieces and good selection of accessories. I’ve got to say since they moved from around the corner, the stock seems to be less my style, but the staff are always super friendly, and it’s definitely worth a glance through if you’re down at the Bay.
Place rating: 4
Australia
Nadia is a loveable lass. Her winning smile and chilled out vibe make her shop chilled out and winning too. Winning in a ‘great retail store’ way, not a Charlie Sheen aliens landing way.
This is a second hand clothing store down the bay, without the ‘vintage’ bullshit. You’re buying clothes that are quality, and are priced according to that quality, and not according to what some fashionista thinks a wacky pair of overalls are worth according to current hipster trends.
I come to Nadia’s when I have a big night planned and always find something perfect. Unfortunately I also tend to buy things that don’t fit me with the intention to ‘fix them up.’ This is absurd, as I am a seamstress’s daughter with the sewing skills of a small ambidextrous pony. Beautiful dresses, bags and shoes. They also provide a box of toys for kids to play with while you shop: this is excellent. Stock is constantly rotating and the staff are smiley and helpful like retail sunshine.