This picture perfect, magnificent, circa 1870 imposing stone residence commands spectacular views of the mighty River Murray and boasts convenient positioning, only metres away from the cultured and diverse main street of Mannum. This manor is a credit to its most fastidious caretakers who have helped preserve this icon of Mannum that is now ready to be passed onto its new custodians.

This home was one of the 3 original Randell homes. The Randells pioneered the paddle steamer trade industries on the River Murray. This country township is only just over an hour from Adelaide and roughly 25 minutes to Murray Bridge, where government services are aplenty. This welcoming and inviting township features an outstanding hospital and medical service, bus service to Adelaide, tourist house boating and cruise industry, plus an environment that is strong on its volunteering commitments to many numerous causes. Like most country towns, it supports a rich and prosperous sporting environment – simply pick your favourite passion. This location is perfect for one contemplating retirement and looking to escape the rat race but with all conveniences still at hand. This sought after area offers a very attractive lifestyle awash with character that entices one’s senses and seldom relinquishes its hold. There is a strong and welcoming community and it is there for the taking.

The floorplan for this imposing manor is very versatile, offering 2 main entrances and would easily lend itself as an Airbnb. This home has been lavished with quality fixtures and fittings throughout, plus awnings that complement its surroundings thus adding a touch of class.

The English manor inspired kitchen is a true work of art that has been crafted by Alby Turner to a cost of approximately $30,000. Designed to be a focal point in this period mansion, solid Tasmanian Oak benchtops were designed to optimise space, creating an abundance of bench space and storage facilities. Pot drawers and cupboards are further enhanced by stylish overhead cupboards with glass French style doors complemented with ornate fretwork. The original wood oven has been replaced with a 900 electric fan forced Smeg oven and Smeg ceramic cooktop. A superb character mantelpiece resides over this area and evokes that timeless beauty. A Bosch dishwasher plus a true walk-in pantry are enhanced with a stunning slate floor that continues into the central hallway. The dual sink overlooks the cottage garden with large lap sash windows that allow the country ambience to filter indoors. Exquisite leadlight windows feature over some doorways plus decorative ceilings and a roll-top cupboard are just a few features that make this space so endearing.

The inspiring central downstairs hallway features a magnificent time period wallpaper that is complimented with approximately 10ft ceilings and decorative period ceiling roses. The carpeted formal dining room or 4th bedroom is simply jaw dropping with an open fireplace and a stately mantle and period-correct large mirror that instantly transports you back to when life was much simpler, and these rooms were the focal point where the family could congregate. Once again, quality curtains and a decorative ceiling rose grace this room.

Bedroom 3 boasts large windows that overlook the private paved courtyard and is truly generous in nature with ornate cornices.

A massive carpeted family room downstairs will cater for the family with ease, plus being set into the hillside creates wonderful insulation properties.

Upstairs, the opulence continues with the 2nd entrance opposite an undercover park and tool-shed (adjacent to the church). Hard-wearing New Zealand Kauri pine floorboards grace the central hall plus the ornate Victoria Cove cornices feature in all rooms. The ceilings are 12 feet high on this level.

The truly large master bedroom boasts French doors that open up to the commanding balcony which features a graciously inverted bullnose verandah that adorns 3 sides of the upstairs. The built-in fireplace will set the scene for those romantic winter evenings (with a fine port resting on the crafted mantle place) and a reverse cycle split system Panasonic air conditioner.

The ginormous ensuite features an abundance of linen and clothing storage. The large spa bath, shower, toilet and vanity unit are elevated to create a focal point that has been lavished with a neutral colour scheme as has the entire homestead. Heat lamps have also been provided.

Bedroom 2, or guest room, has a cosy kitchenette for the convenience of guests, plus a reverse cycle split system air conditioner. A built-in cupboard takes residence where the old fireplace once stood and this bedroom again features those sensational French doors out onto the balcony.

The bathroom is positioned opposite the guest room and is generous in nature providing a corner shower, toilet and heritage vanity unit plus heat lamps. A skylight helps reduce one’s energy bills plus period tiling and a heated towel rail are welcome inclusions.

The large and attractive lounge boasts a fan-forced combustion heater nestled under yet another period mantelpiece plus 2 sets of French doors that exit onto the balcony.

From the period internal doors to the spectacular views, none of this would be complete without a time period, mystical country garden that is low maintenance and highly effective in framing the picture-perfect residence that creates an atmosphere of yesteryear that can’t be replicated in today’s modern era. There is even a 3rd bathroom/laundry downstairs for one’s toiling in the garden. Every exit from the house features a security door and even a doggy door in the kitchen. There is a large single car garage downstairs and enough provision if another one needed to be erected (STCC).

This manor has it all, so to view your next home, call Andy White on 0413 949 493.

CT: 5395/421
Land Size: 738m²
House Size: 290m²
Year Built: 1870
Zone: Town Centre
Council: Mid Murray
Council Rates: $2,513 per annum (approx.)
No Easements/Encumbrances affect this title.

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