$520,000 Vacant Possession. $570,000 WIWO. Vendor Says “Submit All Offers”

Dating back to the mining boom of the mid 1800′s, Ford House is a magnificent example of grand old Victorian architecture situated in Kapunda’s picturesque main street. Currently operating as a B&B guest house with quaint tea rooms downstairs, this historic two storey bluestone residence offers cosy accommodation on this busy tourist trail with great potential to take the business to another level or for the large family, here is a remarkable opportunity to own a super sized home of character.

Built originally as a general store for the local mining community in its day, the building has great street presence with a front verandah & upper level balcony adorned with intricate wrought iron lace work & original multi-pane shop front windows. A winding staircase with an antique turned timber balustrade takes guests & family up to the landing where four king size bedrooms branch off, each featuring their own en-suite. Three sets of doors open onto the balcony to enjoy views across the town.

This property is overloaded with future potential & the layout offers many possibilities for additional guest quarters, a fifth & sixth bedroom or space to extend the current tea rooms area & allow for the creation of a larger restaurant facility. The lower level comprises of another bathroom, laundry area & three toilets featuring hand basins plus an office, kitchen with meals area, separate dining room, family living room (or current tea rooms) & lounge/home theatre room.

To the rear of the building, an undercover pergola area is extensively paved & looks onto a pretty layered cottage garden with random slate paths, a picturesque spot for alfresco diners or family entertaining. The shedding & car storage stand to the rear of the beautiful backyard. Positioned on a main street corner in the very heart of town, this 779sqm allotment gives great scope for off street parking to suit patrons or family.

Whether your ambition is to run your own guest house, create a busy & unique dining venue or to simply create an imaginative family home with a difference, then ‘Ford House’ is most certainly a very unique property that is sure to captivate you with its promise & potential.