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**This property is built to withstand the cooler winter months because of;
*Solid double brick construction
*High quality double glazed windows
*Modern, draft proof external doors
*Insulated roller shutters
*Combustion heating
*Portable gas heating
*Ducted and zoned reverse cycle air conditioning

Sitting prominently in an elevated position & overlooking an authentic rural landscape painted with rolling hills, native vegetation & roaming sheep, this solid residence is situated on approximately 9.66 acres & epitomises the quintessential Australian Dream. The original ranch style house has been substantially renovated throughout and the magnificent grounds have been cleared, landscaped and predominantly fenced and paddocked.

The long tree-lined driveway introduces the country style home capturing classic features of a true rural home which has been brilliantly refurbished over the years. Harmonizing a balanced blend of country charm & contemporary design the home has an exceptional interior which is beautifully presented & designed to perfectly meet the demands of a modern family.

With the family in mind, the two well separated living spaces sit either side of the custom designed kitchen. These fantastic spaces seamlessly link indoor living to a well protected outdoor entertaining area and onto the rear garden with picturesque views overlooking the valley. The attractive kitchen has stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, gas hot plates & excellent cupboard, bench & storage provisions.

The master bedroom is well situated at one end of the home for privacy & has a beautifully appointed ensuite bathroom & spacious walk-in robe. At the other end of the home are two additional spacious bedrooms. This area is serviced by an attractive master bathroom with underfloor heating. Features such as high ceilings, timber floors, ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning, & quality fixtures & fittings throughout all enhance the livability & appeal of this property. The majority of windows are double glazed for energy conservation. You can sit back at the end of a stressful day and let your problems melt away in your very own 2 person infrared sauna installed snugly and out of sight in the laundry.

Neat gardens surround the home & the setting is very pretty with plenty of level areas for children to play. There are great outdoor entertaining areas front and back, veggie patch & chicken coop. There is also a purpose built dog enclosure with 6ft chain-mesh fencing. There is a broad selection of irrigated fruit trees and deciduous trees surrounding the house to create a grand oasis throughout the year. This picturesque property is the perfect place to live a sustainable lifestyle & integrate activities such as animal husbandry & is suitable for horses, sheep, alpacas, & poultry with potential for small cropping/horticulture. There are excellent provisions for the horse enthusiast with stables, two (automatic) water fed and well-fenced paddocks plus plenty of cleared, near-level space that could easily be converted to an arena with ample parking for floats & vehicles. The vibrant ecosystem that thrives around the bottom creek that runs through the outer edge of the property supports diverse wildlife such as Rainbow Lorikeets, Kookaburras, Cockatoos, Frogs, Koalas & Kangaroos.

For those seeking good shedding, this property offers quality shedding with space for vehicles, caravan or boat & great storage for the tradesman plus excellent rain water storage of up to 115,000lt plus mains water. There is also 3 phase power at the property.

This excellent Hills property is apt for an escape to the country offering a superb blend of modern living, country charm, privacy & an enviable lifestyle! This property unites so many of the attributes desired by purchasers in the Adelaide Hills; a substantial, immaculate family home set on approximately 3.91 hectares, a great location so close to Stirling & within easy reach of the SE Freeway with an approximate 20 minute drive to the CBD.

Best Offer By: 5pm Wednesday 22nd May 2019
Vendor’s Start Price: $950,000