18 acres, shared water access, 3 bed 2 bath, great shedding and amazing views
This Circa 1930 home and old dairy set on approx. 18 acres perched on top of Caloote’s cliffs lies this tremendous offering of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms an abondance of showing plus breathtaking views that take advantage of this spectacular location has to offer. We also boast water access making this home a very desirable appreciating asset for any family or farmer.
Caloote is located only approx. 1 hour from Adelaide and 10 minutes downstream from Mannum where facilities are aplenty. This quiet and secluded hamlet is just what you’re looking for if you are the type chasing tranquillity in life and love to watch the world pass you by.
The bus can even pick up the children from school with a couple of choices for your selection. The NBN (wireless) with good reliable speed so working from home may even entice you plus good free to air TV reception.
After leaving the bitumen road and meandering down a dirt track that leads you to a truly amazing viewing platform where the home is perched overlooking the Mighty Murray River.
Upon entry, you are greeted by a very generous separate entrance with majestic high ceilings. This is the perfect place to hang up one’s jacket and boots after a troublesome day, plus there is enough room to maybe entertain a home office.
The main bathroom is complemented by those amazing Terrazzo floors. A toilet and vanity unit are accompanied by a full-size bath with the shower perched above. This is placed at the front entrance so when coming home you can clean up before trampling throughout the home.
This then opens to a truly sizable kitchen featuring an abundance of cupboard storage and bench area, we also have many overhead cupboards plus a large pantry and a long breakfast bar. A gas freestanding oven plus a tiled splashback and all enhanced with a large window taking in breathtaking views of Zadow’s landing and beyond. Provision for a side-by-side fridge/ freezer is a welcomed bonus plus a Panasonic R/C inverter split A/C and ceiling fan inlaid on a decorative ceiling rose and over 10ft ceilings.
The large dine features a slate floor and decorative ceiling and all overlooking the private courtyard.
The generous lounge also features slate flooring and an art décor ornate ceiling and sizable windows overlooking the courtyard again. A Kelvinator Inventor R/C split A/C and ceiling fan take care of all your comforts and a slow combustion heater for those romantic evenings.
The large, carpeted master bedroom features a large window looking northwards over the Riverland making for the most scenic views imaginable to wake up to. Perched outside the window is a steel verandah plus a deck area where an intimate moment can be shared sipping on your favourite wine admiring all the views. In addition, we have a walk-in robe plus a sizable ensuite boasting a shower, toilet and vanity. A neutral colour scheme plus a ceiling fan and wall mounted TV and stand.
Bedrooms 2 and 3 are positioned towards the rear of the home and have stone walls and wonderful insulation properties. Both are generous in nature plus it has built-in cupboards and exposed beams.
The laundry is large and even shows off those beautiful views thus making wash day less of a chore.
The private and high rendered walled courtyard boasts grass and high fences to shelter one from the winds. A gated verandah area will make for the perfect cooking area to house the BBQ and pizza oven when entertaining. A steel verandah follows the house giving even more shelter from the elements with a door leading to the decking area and side garden where raised garden beds lay plus a sealed garden shed with concrete flooring.
Perched out the front overlooking the river we even feature a Bocci court to entertain your friends. The house runs on rainwater plus we have a water license of approx. 670 kilolitres that does stock and domestic plus the toilet and all pumps etc and all installed. The pump and pipes were once used to irrigate the once dairy property because all the sprinklers are still installed. If you wanted to increase the water license you could irrigate most of your paddocks. 3 phase power services the pump and sheds.
The shedding that adorns this property is immense. They all boast power even the old dairy plus we also have a loading ramp and a large chook shed. Various stone shelter sheds to house your vehicles and workshop areas. The main shelter shed is high clearance in design and has 9 bays and power.
The access point to the water where skiing weekends are a must is at your front door. The ramp leads you to the landing with a jetty and a grassed area awaiting your enjoyment.
So to view Caloote’s finest and premier location, I suggest phoning Andy White on 0413 949 493 today because offerings of this nature rarely avail themselves to the marketplace.
CT: 6240/884
Land Size: 7.324HA
House Size: 188mò
Year Built: 1930
Council Rates: $1,872 p/a (approx.)
Council: Mid Murray
RLA 232366