Originally built in 1904 then extended in 1914, Rockley Home’ located only 6kms from the township of Strathalbyn is an enduring labor of love

Substantial and generously proportioned rooms, open fire places with ornate and original mantels and tiling, high pressed metal ceilings, detailed skirting and decretive finishes.

The current owners of the home have resisted the option to modernize the property with original features throughout. Tasteful curtains and carpet, light fittings are highlighted with the dcor painstakingly chosen to reflect the era of the home.

Expansive family living with formal sitting room, currently being utilized as a family games room, formal lounge – with slow combustion heating, and dining area leading to a tasteful kitchen. Selected Tasmanian Blackwood is featured on the overhead, under bench cupboards and island bench. Leadlight used in display cupboards are a lovely feature. Modern conveniences include dishwasher, wall oven, pot draws, spice draws and easy access corner cupboards.

The central hall leads to the front ‘homestead’ verandah likewise along the rear of the home.

The spacious and grand master bedroom features built in robes. Further family accommodation is provided with 3 additional bedrooms.

The main bathroom has been tastefully decorated in heritage coloured tiles, timber vanity and brass fittings. A corner spa completes this lavish room.

A cleverly designed storeroom is a fabulous addition to the home and could easily accommodate wine storage.

An enclosed verandah, laundry is located just outside the rear door, which doubles as a ‘wet room’ allowing rainboots and wet jackets to live during the winter months, there is also an adjoining external toilet.

Surprisingly elevated the home enjoys a lovely outlook from the rear verandah, across the immediate garden to the crop and surrounding farming land.

There is an abundance of shedding including a shearing shed with shearing plant and 3 phase power, open fronted 6 bay implement shed, car shed and workshop.

The property is 12.45 Hectares or approximately 30 acres, with the home situated on 5 acres and the remaining 25 acres currently being share farmed. Mains water is supplied to the property while there is 8,000 gallons of rain water to the home and additional rain water storage ensuring good supply throughout the year.

This is a lovely country property, only minutes to the heart of Strathalbyn.