This significant early South Australian homestead was built around 100 years ago. It nestles snuggly into its private rural river setting on the edge of the Birdwood township and is strategically located within the upper reaches of the fertile Torrens River Valley.

The Bluestone villa of 7 main rooms was beautifully built. Surrounded by sweeping lawns, it has wide return verandahs, large rooms of pleasing proportions, 12 foot high pressed metal ornate ceilings, original fireplaces and a long, wide 50 ft (15m) hallway with a stunning central arch.

The home and its mature gardens have been well cared for over the years. However whilst the historical integrity is still intact, it has been upgraded to be in tune with today’s more hectic lifestyle. The bright modern decor and the sparkling new kitchen with its stainless steel appliances is testimony to this.

The abundance of water is an important facet of this property. Apart from the natural beauty of the river setting, the capped bore (flowing under natural artesian pressure) and the dams add to the valuable mains supply. The home runs on rainwater.

Aside from the aged beauty of the home and gardens, other special features include:

*Plenty of shedding for machinery, hay and workshop facilities
* Old stables of timber slab construction (internally renovated)
*A dairy converted into a studio or teenage retreat
*A separate farm office
*An old stone bridge said to have been P.O.W. built
*3 dams, quality bore-water and irrigation allowance for pastures
*Excellent fencing including stock race
*Stockyards.
*3 phase power

Much work has been done here over the last decade, to improve the property and its infrastructure including fencing, irrigation systems and electrical work.

Although privately located in a picturesque rural setting, it is on the outskirts of the Birdwood township and hence is only a short drive to all local facilities.

“Codgers Creek” is truly a place that you’ll find hard to leave….. but love to come home to.