Built circa 1890, this beautifully maintained 3 bedroom stone home located in historic High Street in picturesque Strathalbyn will win your heart from the moment you enter the front gate. The opportunities for this gem are many, a wonderful place to live and enjoy the ambience of High Street with its cafes and antique shops, or potential change of use, subject to approval, taking advantage of this unique location. Once known as Dr Blues Cottage, this charming and rare piece of Strathalbyn history could be yours.
The layout of the home offers a multitude of options for a family or separate living. A family room of large proportion , with an English Conservatory feel, has been carefully added at the rear in keeping with the original design. French doors open on to the garden; it also has a combustion heater and a reverse cycle split system air conditioner for year round comfort. Three bedrooms of generous proportions, one with an open fire place and r/c split system air conditioner with French doors opening on to the verandah, another has a ceiling fan, an adjoining study and dressing room and built in robe and the third has access to another study and 2nd toilet. The configuration can easily be adapted to suit different family requirements.
A currently used, formal lounge accessed from an entry foyer opens on to the separate dining room with an open fire place with a combustion heater and then to the newly renovated, well equipped cottage kitchen with electric oven, gas hotplate, dishwasher, built in cupboards and Tasmanian Oak breakfast bar. This is truly an entertainers paradise, with old world appeal and the advantage of modern appliances.
The bathroom is spacious and charming with a claw foot bath, separate shower and large stained glass window. There are two toilets, within the home, for convenience.
The grounds of 1277 sqm in size contains a beautiful cottage garden, an undercover paved entertaining area with adjoining gymnasium, a large double carport which could easily be converted into a garage, three storage sheds; two with power and a paved BBQ area. Enough room for a caravan and boat in the wide driveway.
High ceilings, multiple and spacious rooms enveloped in an absolutely charming atmosphere offering so much potential. Future use of this property is only limited by your imagination.
Strathalbyn is a warm friendly town with schools of sound reputation, shopping, specialised groups, sporting clubs, the beautiful Angas River and parks with walking & bike trails, within 20 minutes of Mt Barker and via the freeway to Adelaide within an hour.

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