Luxury South Australian home targeted with bomb attack

An explosion that damaged a luxury property in Adelaide's west wasn't a random attack, police say.

The blast was triggered at about 4.15am on Monday at the front of the double-storey unit at Henley Beach, causing some damage to windows and part of the facade.

The occupants were home but no-one was injured.

"The initial investigation suggests the incident is not random," police said in a statement.

They have not revealed details of the type of device involved.

Earlier Monday morning police swarmed the esplanade and scoured the front yard and the nearby beach.

Explosive experts were called in and patrols also doorknocked the local area.

Nearby residents were woken by the blast and contact authorities.

Later on Monday there were heated scenes at the home when a woman lashed out at the media.

The woman who resides in the beach front property hurled rocks and abuse before finally spraying the cameras with a garden hose.

The luxury property is also home to Luigi Vitale.

The 51-year-old was one of the persons of interest in the death of Dianne Brimble in 2002.

Brimble overdosed on the drug 'fantasy' while on a cruise ship.

Her body was found in a cabin that four men were staying in at the time.

Vitale was never charged, but he was later accused of money laundering after police raided his home in April 2009.

At the time of the raid police said $100,000 was thrown over the back fence.

The charge was later dropped, however he was convicted of drug and firearm offences.

News break – June 27