“Misty Creek Estate” will transform your Lifestyle!
With 300 year-old gums framing this large parkland setting and a tranquil winter creek it is hard to believe that this very private one-hectare (2.5 acres) property is located in the absolute centre of Charleston.
Directly linked to the brand new Amy Gillett Horse, Bike and Walking Track that now stretches from Oakbank to Mt Torrens, ‘Misty Creek Estate’ is accessed via a private 100m driveway and lined with fully matured Sheoak trees.
A large, flat and well maintained property, ‘Misty Creek Estate’ is set in a very secluded and tranquil spot encapsulating a garden park atmosphere of lovely deciduous trees amongst mature garden beds. With Double Delight standards and Just Joey roses, garden beds, orchard, lawns and a unique kitchen garden (vegetable tunnel) are all thriving thanks to the properties private bore.
This picturesque parkland setting boasts ample room for large formal functions or a serious game of backyard cricket without risk of hitting the house. Built in 2002 the steel framed home has been intelligently located in a central nook of the property to ensure as much winter sun streams through the homes northern living aspects along with capturing the most solar power possible (3.1kw system). The placement of the cottage home creates a great sense of space across the property which also incorporates several sheds including the chook shed, duck shed, pump shed, animal shelter, tool shed and the large engineering workshop that is equipped with three phase power.
A comfortable, cosy, well-loved home with three bedrooms, spacious open plan kitchen and living area and very efficient heating and cooling, ‘Misty Creek Estate’ presents an opportunity to combine the very best of town and country living in one idyllic and very unique Adelaide Hills package.
Misty Creek Country Estate features:
2.5 Acres (1.05 hectares)
Flat allotment intermingled by numerous mature trees
The lawns and gardens are serviced by 5 x pop up sprinkler circuits as well as “Drippers” on all the trees (Bore water)
House footprint 190m2. Built in 2002
Mains water (with an additional switchable valve system to/from rain water or mains)
Steel framed and brick (insulated throughout)
3 bedrooms (built-in wardrobes in all rooms)
Laundry with dog flap
Electric kitchen oven with gas cook top, Westinghouse range hood, european appliances in kitchen plus ample bench space & Pura Tap filters
New reverse cycle air-conditioner (heating & cooling) in living area
Rinnai gas heater (in living area)
Bedrooms carpeted
Three phase power to house (and work shed)
Gas bottles (no mains gas)
Subdividable subject to council consent
Vegetable “Poly Grow Tunnel ” (irrigated)
Direct access to Amy Gillett bike track
Winter creek with yabbies and large 300 year old gums
Outdoor entertainment area under main roof
Solar 3.1 kw. system. (55c/kw/hour solar rebate)
Barb wire boundary fence
Shedding & Water
Water schematics map provided to successful buyer
Mains and bore (stock and domestic only)
Water tanks (3 x 39000 l – 2 filter system) plumbed to house
Engineering workshop (120m2) include two mezzanines, ample storage with three phase power (concrete floor)
Pump shed (submersible) with power to bore and light
Duck shed (concrete floor), chook shed, garden shed (concrete floor)
Bird cage (large, sheltered & shaded by gums)
Fire protection sprinkling system on roof
Fruit orchard includes: (Bore water drip irrigated)
Quince, Pomegranate, Cherry, Apricot, Apples x 2, Pear x 2, Plum x 2, Peach x 2, Almond x 2
Wikipedia description
Charleston is a small town in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia situated on the Onkaparinga Valley Road between Woodside and Mt Torrens. Charleston is served by Pony gift shop, a mechanic, Physiotherapist, variety store and the Charleston Hotel which enjoys some national attention as one of the main props for a car advertisement that was based on Slim Dusty’s famous song “A pub with no beer” but don’t panic, there’s plenty of beer at ‘The Charlie’. Charleston is 45 minutes from the Adelaide Airport, 20 minutes from Mt Barker and 30 minutes from Gawler with public transport available to the Hills and CBD.