Historic Pettingers Cottage (Circa 1861) “The Gums”
Pettingers cottage ( more commonly known as "The Gums" ) is a property steeped in history and is located in the quite back streets of the historic conservation zone of Willunga township. The cottage is set on an extra large 2671 m2 allotment nestled in an English style country garden amongst towering 200 year old river red gums. The cottage and its surrounds retains all the character and charm of the pioneer days and displays the historical economic and social themes of importance to Willunga during the early years of the states development. The cottage is a maze of interesting rooms, nooks and crannies and includes no less then five different floor levels, concealed spiral stair case, flag stone slate floors and original pressed metal ceilings. The cottage can offer up to four bedrooms depending on the buyers requirements with the downstairs bedroom having independent French door-access to outdoors. The formal lounge room has high ceilings and incorporates an open fire place with original ornate cedar surrounds and cast iron grating. The kitchen and adjoining dine area includes beautiful polished timber work and stained glass (some of which was salvaged from Bagot house). A second sitting room is located downstairs and is together with a combustion heater & adjoining the kitchen is a conservatory giving a delightful outlook from the kitchen window. A brick paved pathway of garden leads to an eight person spa bath under a vine-coved pergola. Other features of this property includes large barn with bi-fold doors, concrete floor, power and lighting, single carport and a excellent array of mature fruit trees. This property is very special and your inspection is highly recommended.