Gurrawarra House – Set on approx. 3/4 acre of private land, secured by a tall brick fence to the front – in a ‘world of its own’ – a real retreat, providing the most magnificent lush English-style gardens, with a combination of immaculate flat & slightly sloped lawn areas for children to play & an ideal platform for elegant white marquees for a range of stylish parties.
Built in 1883 for A.T. Magarey (the founder of the Royal Geographical Society of SA) this outstanding residence is one of the district’s larger residences. An ornate set of French wrought-iron electric swing gates open to a wide, fine white gravel driveway offering 3 car spaces.
Constructed of Mount Lofty stone, and providing large picture windows in every room, including curved, conservatory-style windows in the beautiful combined formal dining & living rooms. Natural light streams through large picture windows throughout the home with magnificent views across your very own ‘botanical gardens’.
From the moment you step inside, there is an instant feeling of warmth, adding to the elegant fixtures & fittings, high ceilings, rich polished floorboards & stylish new carpets. The ‘grand’ formal dining interconnects with the spacious living area, both areas offering classic chandelier light fittings & formal drapes, adding to the class.
Across the hall & adjacent to the open plan style formal areas, is an optional 4th bedroom with a gas flame-fire, a stunning room which is currently being utilised as a home office. Of course, no mansion-style residence is complete without an impressive wine cellar, offering extensive built-in wine racks, to house up to 1000 of your favourite drops.
The ‘Country-style’ casual eat-in kitchen is fitted with cream-toned matt two-pack cabinetry, including glass display cupboards & an island bench, ‘Commercial Style’ 900mm wide, stainless steel gas cooktop & electric oven, rangehood, double sink, ‘Asko’ dishwasher &’Corian’ benchtops.
There is an optional teenagers’ retreat, or space for extended famili