Sandstone homestead surrounded by 360 degree views of one of South Australia’s finest farming districts. Welcome to 4/5 bedrooms, substantial residence, American style barn with separate upstairs accommodation, shedding, excellent pastures and beautiful views from every room from the hilltop location. Only the sounds of the bush, the red river and blue gums can be heard from this idyllic setting. Awaken to lead light French doors and morning sun in the master bedroom with built in robes, rc/ac wall unit, TV point and ceiling fan. The second bedroom has an open fire place and its corner position with two large windows gives a beautiful natural light. Bedroom 3 and 4 are king size. Bed 5 is a little smaller and lends itself to a perfect study or second living room with French doors opening to the front verandah. The floor plan allows for formal dining and lounge room for the smaller families. Classic country kitchen with timber cupboards and pantry, breakfast bar, gas cook top and new oven. Telephone line for high speed internet access. Character features include 3.6 metre ceilings, wide central hallway, high skirting boards, picture rails, internal dry cellar and numerous reminders of history. Feel the warmth of the central combustion heater and solid stone and plaster internal walls. Natural light is a big feature of this residence; you will agree the larger than normal sized windows really enhance the uninterrupted country views. Polished original pine floorboards feature throughout the home. Central lounge room with feature open fire place, RC/AC wall unit and carpet. Two bathrooms, the main bathroom has glass shower screen, IXL lighting and separate loo. The second bathroom located near the front lobby is perfect for showering after the outdoor activities, also incorporating the laundry. The stone work of this home is in very good condition. Return wide verandah and substantial paving surround two sides, and offer several places for alfresco afternoons. The garden is fenced off from stock, an offers approximately an acre of established gardens, lawn, paving and gravel driveways. Fruit and native trees, enviro cycle and rain water storage that exceeds 50,000 gallons fed by the substantial shedding and house roof. Chook yards, stable, and 40 x 20 ft shed with cement floor and power. The American style barn has internal insulation in part down stairs and fully insulated upstairs. Power and combustion heater, this is the ultimate man cave with room to park up to 8 cars and still have a game of darts. Separate storage shed for the golf clubs and more valuable toys. Upstairs’, is a space that is hard to leave, the floor to ceiling glass windows at one end and balcony at the other offer all year round views, and oh so very peaceful. Power and TV point, nicely finished, your guests will never leave. The front wooden gates of the property look grand and the quality fencing continues around the 4 mostly arable paddocks, with hot wire for the 10 resident cattle. Stock troughs and sight wires, tree shelter and dam. For 5km enjoy one of the prettiest stretches of countryside in SA along a well maintained dirt road, a total of 11.5 km from Tarlee. The Gilbert Valley whilst not as widely known as some will be enjoyed by all visitors throughout the year. Located 20 minutes drive from Gawler and approx 70 minutes drive to Adelaide. School bus pick up available. Choose from excellent schools at Kapunda, Balaklava or the Barossa Valley. This is an honest home, by that I mean it has not been recently repainted and touched up to hide imperfections. This home is in very sound condition as it is. Some will say they love it just the way it is and others will see where they can apply their own personal stamp. If you have been looking for something that will appeal to everyone, you will also know that that type of property rarely pops up. One thing all will agree on this is a charming home with generous proportions and special feel about it from the moment you enter the gates and meander up the long driveway. This is a property that has so much to offer in a 16.13 Ha package that will suit many needs including the hobby farmer, horse and outdoor enthusiast, city commuter, retiring farmer or bring the kids up in a very private and majestic setting in outstanding country.
Auction: Friday 29th July 2016 at 2:30pm On Site (Unless Sold Prior)
Contact: David Cook 0419 837 361