1 Belvidere Road, Saddleworth SA 5413

Circa 1865 the property was the site of the National Bank and the first in Saddleworth. Whilst it changed hands over the years in 1943 it changed hands from a bank to private hands and owned by the Catholic Church to serve as presbytery until 1991 when it became a private residence. Whilst the history is important what is on offer is substantial. This beautiful bluestone building is full of charm and character, now a four-bedroom home, with two living areas, kitchen, bathroom and laundry. There is also separate study room and the original bank vault which is currently used for storage. The renovations in the past 10 years have been extensive including new wiring, new plumbing, new roof. The beautiful stone home is in fabulous condition with its original features. Full of grace and charm, enter the residence to a long central hallway, polished timber floorboards, high ceilings, sash windows, ornate fireplaces in every room. To the side enter the bank area which has the original bank vault, fabulous study area and the reception/counter area which is now a beautiful living room with slow combustion heater. What is noticeable is the high ornate ceilings, the thick stone walls and the original features throughout. The kitchen has been modernized and has new cabinetry, Bosch dishwasher, self cleaning oven and four burner electric hotplates. This adjoins a 2nd sitting area/meals room with slow combustion heating and split system air conditioning. The bathroom has been updated with new tiling, clawfoot bath with shower over, toilet. At the rear a laundry with separate shower and toilet.
Outside is extensive with outdoor entertaining area, separate enclosed outdoor room to keep the weather out with plumbed kitchen all overlooking a beautiful garden area. Fabulous fencing and plenty of room for the kids or pets to play. There is shedding with double carport, a separate carport style garden shed area. To the rear of the home the land is established with fruit trees, veggie and garden beds, a fish pond and separate potting shed which reminds me of a barn. Rear access is via community common land.
This property has all the hard work done and is a full of character and charm for the new custodians to enjoy for many years to come.