Magnificent State Heritage cottage on a huge inner township allotment of 2342sqm approximately of irregular shaped land, positioned on the left hand side approach of the Hindmarsh Island Bridge.
The property has two unique entrances, both from Brooking Street and Liverpool Road. The front pathway leads to a stone archway entrance and tessellated tiled verandah. At the front of the property is a mounting block for mounting your horse!
'Captain Ritchie's Cottage' was originally built in 1865 by Captain Adam Johnston from timber from the hull of a ship. It was later clad in limestone. The house was occupied for many years by Captain Ritchie, an early river boat captain, and named 'Port Seton' after the town near Cockenzie, Scotland, where he originally lived. The cannon on the roof was put there by Captain John Dodd in 1917. It was dredged from the Port River where it had been dumped as ballast.
The property has been currently owned by the same family for almost 15 years and has been lovingly cared for during this time.
The township of Goolwa was first settled in 1841, resurveyed in 1853 and proclaimed a River Port in 1857. The inner part of Goolwa town was declared a state heritage area in 1987 to recognise its historical importance as one of the country's most significant River Ports. This declaration ensures the town's historic fabric is preserved while at the same time promoting tourism. Each building is well preserved.
The original house at 12 Brooking Street Goolwa consisted of four rooms, before undergoing various extensions and sheds over the years, illustrating the improvised growth and development of a cottage into a large eight room property with cellar. The original cottage, erected in 1865 was built of timber hewn for building river boats. The limestone front section with turret and bay window was an 1880 addition.
The property consists of the main residence plus outdoor kitchen with 1865 fixtures, hay shed and old 'general store'. The main residence comprises three bedrooms, two living rooms, one of which could easily become a fourth bedroom, two bathrooms, large eat in family kitchen, laundry and 'large study, now in demand as we find new ways of working from home, plus dry cellar. There is ample potential to increase the accommodation capacity further if desired.
With so many important features to note, this residence boasts high ceilings, polished Baltic pine floor boards and original stone walls throughout. The character hallway features British oak, ship lap lining from a 19th century Coorong shipwreck. A superb formal lounge, incorporates bay window, wooden ceiling and original fireplace.
Whether as continued holiday home use or as a large private residence, this home offers the unique opportunity to upgrade further, subject to STCC and State Heritage requirements, in keeping with the authenticity of the building...an exceptional offering.
Although the traditional entrance is off Brooking Street, the second entry off Liverpool Road provides vehicle access to the expansive garden area.
Other features include ducted evaporative cooling, combustion fireplace, 6 original fireplaces with working chimneys, NBN, new hot water service, double garage with inbuilt workshop and the property has been recently repainted throughout. The private low maintenance gardens with rainwater tank have several fruit trees, including apple, lemon, orange, cherry, peach, pear and 100 year old olive tree.
This outstanding property in the heart of Goolwa offers the discerning buyer a rare opportunity to purchase a piece of South Australia's river history.
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