MOUNT ANNAN’ 15.95HA 39.4ACRES

A property with an extraordinary history now offering a compelling future.

The vendors are pleased and proud of the fact that they have preserved the history and heritage of one of South Australia’s earliest homesteads in Oakbank.

The original homestead has been totally rebuilt, offering all new roof, wiring, plumbing, and flooring. Some of the original roof shingles have been preserved under the new iron. The original windows have been rebuilt, as have the original multi-pane double swing doors, fireplaces and doors, have all been restored. There is also under floor heating, except where two stone rooms feature the original hardwood flooring.

The spacious lounge entry features timeless ornate fire surround, Victorian cast iron fire grate and vaulted match board ceilings.

Further on from the formal lounge, the well-worn, timber in brick steps lead to the dry cellar, complete with original fireplace, brick floor and exposed timber beams. Above is the refurbished study which enjoys great views across the land.

Two of the original rooms have now been opened up to provide a guests’ wing of bedroom and living, with back-to-back fireplaces. Notably there are now ceiling fans and LED down lights virtually throughout the whole homestead.
Three bedrooms are linked to the teenager’s lounge, this also has an ornate timber surround on the iron Victorian grate fireplace. One-bedroom provides a five door robe with built-in shelving, drawers and hanging space. The other double sized room includes outside access and the original fireplace with cedar timber fire surround and two door storage cupboards. The fourth bedroom on the eastern wing is currently used as a children’s study.

The main bathroom is tiled to the ceiling, featuring wall mounted mirror, double shower alcove, in built bath, toilet and double vanity.

The modern area offers an expanse of attractive, polished concrete floors with under floor heating. A huge open window living space embraces the wide open rural views and the meandering Onkaparinga River. Also double glazing, double installation and industrial grade aluminium are utilised in the building throughout.

The open plan kitchen is well appointed with a huge Caesar stone central bench, two stainless steel Siemens dishwashers, double sink, Smeg induction hotplates, and Smeg oven. The significant cupboard and drawer space is further complimented by a large walk in pantry. There is also a raised Red Gum display area.

The master bedroom is very spacious with ten door wide robe. The ensuite is also tiled to the ceiling, together with free standing bath, large shower alcove, double vanity and wall mounted mirror.

The laundry is of extremely generous proportion with plenty of bench top space, inbuilt trough and coat storage. The guest toilet and vanity completes this functional space. This area links to the three car garage with large lockable store area, which houses the controls of the electrical board and under floor heating. There are two Solar 270L hot water systems.

The entertainment deck with descending stairs to the grounds features an undercover outside kitchen with sink facilities. The grounds are fully fenced and automatically watered.

A dedicated vegetable patch and the fully enclosed fowl run are along the eastern perimeter boundary. There are also two interconnected PVC rainwater tanks with 60,000 litres of storage each.

The property is connected to sewer and mains water. There is also a new three-phase underground power connection to the barn and the homestead. The former Dairy, now studio, has the original electrical wiring.

The stone section of the barn measures 11mx6m plus a heavy timber and galvanised section 9mx6m adjoining. Upstairs in this stone section is a 6mx6m loft area. Today the Stone barn boasts brick flooring and full lighting, with stables and storage loft remaining in their original condition. The dairy building is now adaptable as a studio.

Mount Annan is just 30 mins from Adelaide, 45 mins from the Airport and Adelaide schooling is easily accessed from both private and government bus services.

Today a property offering positively diverse lifestyle pursuits. With the past and present indelibly linked. Indeed the future is now secure.