Rare opportunity, suits various enterprises (stcc) wonderful historic village atmosphere by the Historic Onkaparinga River.

This 1930′s commercial shop and residence has a total building area over 500m2, sited on 852m2 of landscaped grounds, adjacent to the Old Noarlunga parklands, memorial fountains and Onkaparinga river, featuring all the elegance and sophistication of yesteryear, with many original architectural features including 11 foot ceilings, Jarrah floorboards, open fireplaces with ornate fire surrounds, ceiling roses, architraves, skirting boards, picture rails and French doors.

Research has suggested the shop was built for a butcher named Herb Furler in 1933, with the adjoining home constructed in 1935. The shop has a history of being butchers through till the late 1950′s then becoming a general store. Several other businesses were run from the premises up until the present owners acquiring the property in 1995.

Upon entering the home, the large entry hall opens to the formal dining and lounge rooms, then the large open plan Blackwood kitchen with dishwasher, gas cook top, island bench and pantry, with adjoining dining/ family room. There are 3 bedrooms, master with walk in robe, ensuite and French doors to private patio.

The heritage style family bathroom with claw foot bath has matching period vanity and washstand. The laundry is cleverly designed to be out of sight, yet conveniently located parallel to the hallway off the kitchen.

Double carport with remote roller door, second separate double driveway leading up to the 6×6 metre workshop with power and lights and caravan carport provide off street parking for at least 4 vehicles.

Evaporative ducted air conditioning throughout house and shop, with gas furnace heating in the hall and gas coals open fire place to lounge ensure your comfort. There are two original fireplaces. Additional value points include deadlocks and window locks, outside awnings, two separate hot water services, security system to both shop and home.

The front heritage roses have been here from the 1930′s and produce voluptuous and prolific blooms. Within the plastered brick boundary walls and hedges, you will be delighted with the private lawn areas featuring magnificent mandarin, lemon and other ornamental trees giving delicious fruit and shade. There is a mesmerising water fountain and extensive garden lighting. There are numerous paved entertainment areas, with the front porch large enough for seating and socializing on summer nights.
Behind the workshop there is a vegetable garden with its own rainwater tank.

The adjoining shop of over 86m2 has full kitchen and bathroom, as well as a large dry cellar, and has several entry points, including internally from the home.
Currently set up as a flat with one bedroom, easy removal of bedroom walls would see the area revert to a full shop or theatre room / games room. Should the prospect of leasing out the shop appeal, electricity and gas supplies are metered separate to the home.

Restoration commenced 1999, which is also when the large rear addition was constructed. Work includes completely new wiring, including all electrical boards replaced with new electronic meters and earth leakage breakers, new top quality federation light switches, three phase connected to main switchboard, and the shop area has its own meter and earth leakage/breaker system. Television aerial has a booster and is split to supply the lounge / master bedroom and shop.

All plumbing has been modernised with copper or new flexible piping, and sewer, roofing, gutters, downpipes and stormwater pipes have been replaced. The ceilings are fully insulated throughout and insulation to all walls in the new extension.

Rarely does an opportunity present itself to secure elegant and historic accommodation with all the restoration and extension completed to the highest standard, within a Historic village so close to all facilities, including public transport, school, shops and more. Here you also have the very limited opportunity to run a business from home, allowing you to live the dream you’ve always dreamed, the decor shop, the art gallery, the bookstore, or perhaps your chance to shine as the master chef with your own cafe.

You are invited to call the agent to investigate the possibilities for yourself.

Inspection by appointment only.