Do you dream of moving to the country and owning your own restaurant?

If so, a unique and exciting lifestyle opportunity exists for a chef or foodie to acquire the freehold of this thriving Hills business along with the attached 3-bedroom owners accommodation and two 4 Star B&B cottages, all set on a superb landholding of approximately 1.25 acres. Dating from 1850 and built of beautiful local bluestone, the refurbished former hotel enjoys an established clientele and is popular with tourists and locals alike.

Owned and operated by renowned Adelaide chef, Tony Sanso, Osteria Sanso at Kanmantoo is the sister restaurant to the original Osteria Sanso in the city, legendary for its gutsy Tuscan cuisine and hospitality.

Osteria is an Italian tavern where people come to eat and drink, sitting at long tables while calling out for the Oste (Host) as tradition would have it, to bring the food and wine of the day as quickly as possible!

Just 55 minutes from the CBD via the south eastern freeway, this outstanding property is prominently located in the historic copper mining town with main road frontage to the Princes Highway. The air conditioned restaurant includes four dining rooms with seating for 60 and a fantastic alfresco dining area that services another 52. Radiating delightful old world charm the main dining room is warm and welcoming with its cheerful log burning stove, polished Huon Pine floors and hospitable front-of-house bar.

Even in the depths of winter, guests (especially those with young families) can enjoy dining outdoors in the gas-heated pavilion which can be fully enclosed with caf blinds, and is equally comfortable in the height of summer courtesy of ceiling fans and ducted evaporative air conditioning.

Supporting the restaurant is a large underground cellar, convenient parking for 16 cars, well-equipped kitchen, larder with walk-in cold room and washing-up/preparation room with adjoining delivery verandah, stock shed and extensive kitchen gardens.

The private living quarters were extended eighteen months ago and now offer generous family accommodation including three spacious double bedrooms, a cosy office, gorgeous sitting room with polished timber floors plus a fabulous kitchen/meals area with floating timber floors and solid pine cabinetry, adjoining a private patio.

Providing a second source of income are two picturesque 4 Star B & B cottages where guests can enjoy a comfortable modern studio stay with ensuite facilities, split system air conditioning and a refreshment bar. Fully fenced and protected by a monitored alarm system, further improvements on the property include an auto double garage, chook yard, four-berth carport and 9000 litre underground rainwater tank.

The sale of this exceptionally special home and business presents the opportunity of a lifetime to follow a dream and enjoy all the fruits and bounty of living and working in this idyllic Hills location. Tony has also promised to be on hand to ease transfer of the restaurant to the new management.