“Glenwood” is a delightful piece of Willunga’s early Pioneer History. The property comprises of 25.44ha (approx 62.8 acres) which was originally settled and establish back in the mid 1800’s by Robert and Jane Taylor. The Taylor family immigrated to South Australia from Cornwall about 1839. In search of a better life for his family and to find their own little piece of paradise. The Taylors where sheep farmers and picked Section 703 Hundred of Willunga to clear the land and carve a living with the aid of the properties abundant water supply which is provided by a natural spring fed creek. Nestled within its own secret valley “GLENWOOD” is located just east of Willunga Township where the massive old gum trees still cluster along the Creek, and although you’re only a stone throw away from the town no other house can be seen from within the property giving the sense of privacy and seclusion. The Taylors original stone cottage has been tastefully extended and a second story added, creating a most interesting and exciting home. The home is a maze of nooks and crannies, shared on a number of floor levels and enjoying the atmosphere and character of an era gone by. The high lofty ceilings with ornate ceiling Roses, the lead light windows, the slate floors, and the large balcony with is rickety Balustrade all help to provide an opportunity to step back in a time when life was less complicated. The home comprises of 2-3 Bedrooms, large eat in country kitchen with combustion heater, Both formal lounge and formal dining rooms with open fire places, two bathrooms and two toilets, laundry, cellar plus a double garage under the main roof.
Other Improvements include various sheds including implement and storages shed, workshop with a lean too storage area, wood shed and the traditional chook sheds and run. Although there is a lot of work to do to bring the property back to mint condition. You will find it very difficult to find another property with the atmosphere and charm of “GLENWOOD”. It is unfortunately only for sale to finalise the estate of the late Mr John Krause who called this beautiful place home for over 40 years your inspection is highly recommended.