Tranquil & Stunning Lifestyle Property
4.09ha (10.1 acres). Superb family home that combines formal elegance with adaptive living options. Generous shedding including sleepout with bathroom. Plenty of space around the home to enjoy with 2 dams located within the pristine natural section of the land.
LAND: 4.09ha (10.1 acres). Positioned between the towns of Gawler, with all its facilities and the pretty hills town of Williamstown, Cockatoo Valley is an ideal location in which to reside to enjoy the metropolitan benefits that are 10 minutes away and also to have that beautiful breath of fresh country air and with space to call your own. The land is best described in two sections, the first being the home surrounds of over an acre of gently modest terrain, to be enjoyed how you choose. There is ample room for kids to ride bikes or it can be fenced to suit the keeping of alpacas, a pet goat or utilise it further in keeping with the dog facilities. The balance of the land is a beautiful native setting where the two dams are inviting to the bird and wildlife, including kangaroos. Seasonal wildflowers provide a splash of colour and create a splendid environment in which to take a stroll around your own piece of Australiana. This section of the property is not conducive to the keeping of animals with a land management agreement in place to maintain the land for its natural beauty. The property has bitumen road frontage along with access off a quiet, no through road for additional convenience.
RESIDENCE: Completed in the mid 90’s, this stylish and very attractive home is both elegant in its features and practical from a most appealing family living perspective. The exterior is predominantly red brick with beautiful complementary bluestone work. The tiled porch with decorative inserts along with the matching red brick low walls, numerous verandah posts and a lined verandah, all create the handsome appearance of the home all of which is under a Colorbond roof.
Entering the home you are greeted by leadlight work and, in turn, the entrance foyer with its featured tiled floor. A glance upwards begins to show the character of the home such as the 9’ ceilings, ornate cornices and the first of 3 ceiling roses. Double doors open to a light filled formal sitting room that has windows offering views in 3 directions. If formal dining is required then be wowed by the size of the dining room that is opposite the kitchen. As with the formal sitting room, double doors provide the opening, there is a ceiling rose here and the window is a large, 5 sectioned, bay window. For casual living, the family and meals area provides everyday living with its space, slow combustion heater, ceiling fan and wide servery for the kitchen. The timber kitchen is full of cupboards and bench space; it is equipped with a dishwasher along with an updated cooktop and a stainless steel oven. The walk-in pantry, with fitted shelving, is a room in itself and offers much space to be utilised for the largest of fridges and freezers, plus more. The servery enables the kitchen to be either sectioned off or for the cook to still be involved with the family activities.
Accommodation begins with the master suite where, once again, size and space is of the essence. The ensuite is large and has striking contrasting tones and a delightful hexagonal window. Naturally, there is a walk-in robe with loads of hanging space. At the southern end of the home you will discover the second and third bedrooms that both have built- in robes. Now, when it comes to built-in storage space, if the double door, deep linen closest isn't enough, step into the enormous laundry and try filling all the built-ins that are here. The main 3 way bathroom is appointed with a four door vanity unit with full width mirror, a separate toilet and, as with the whole home, it is spotless. Next, we move into a room which begs the question - how you will best utilise it? This family living room is sizable enough and configured to the simplest conversion into a 4th and 5th bedroom or a 4th bedroom with another living room that has external access or just appreciate and enjoy it the way it is with its classy, glass brick windows as yet another quality appointment. The home is serviced by a ducted air conditioning system and, of course, all the firewood is sourced from the property for the slow combustion heater. It really is a beautiful home.
IMPROVEMENTS: Attached to the rear of the home is wide verandah with red paving underfoot. The area directly behind the home is a large, fully fenced section that includes a garden with a water feature. It does provide a safe environment to play and entertain. Shedding begins with a 20’ x 30’ structure that has power, concrete floor, fluorescent lighting, double sliding doors and - how’s this? - an additional sleep out/office area that has an air conditioned room, kitchen bench with hot and cold water to the sink and a fully equipped shower room. The internal and external attached fencing can very purposeful if need be or alternatively removed for other uses. Next, a 24’ x 20’ shed also has a concrete floor, power and fencing / pens that were previously used for dog breeding facilities and again can be very purposeful if need be. This shed is connected to its own large, fenced enclosure. The semi submerged 22,000 gallon concrete tank has a big, flat concrete lid which makes a great viewing platform over the land, including the first of the two dams. Two smaller poly tanks support the water supply.
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