16 Cockatoo Lane, Chandlers Hill SA 5159

**UNDER CONTRACT** Contact agent to be kept informed.First opportunity to buy in almost fifty years! The perfect expression of a bygone Australian era - adapted to meet the needs of modern living. This well preserved and updated C1880 stone fronted villa sits proudly on top of Chandlers Hill with magnificent views to both the city coastline and inland towards Cherry Gardens and Jupiter Creek.Mt Rodney has been a well hidden local landmark for many years, straddling one of the original tracks linking historic Coromandel Valley to the southern settlements. The Villa and surrounding infrastructure sits centrally on the near level and partially fenced 3.11 acre (approx.) block. In 1886 the property came into possession of J Fox and in 1896 part of the original large property came into possession of JB Cox. JB Cox arrived in South Australia in 1878 on the sailing ship Rodney (he was an able bodied seaman). He named the property Mt Rodney.The property includes over 45,000 litres of rainwater storage linked, filtered and plumbed to the house plus the original in ground tank with an estimated 20,000 - 30,000 litre capacity with submersible pump and outlet. In addition there is a mains water supply currently connected and used for garden use only via an extensive watering system. The septic system is well serviced and in good working order. The house is connected to mains power and a modern solar power array with the original SA Govt feed in tariff plus energy provider bonus. The hot water service is a modern heat pump system and the house is kept comfortable thanks to a fully ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning system. Other heating options are open fireplaces and a combustion heater.Internally this marvelous, character filled villa stands out with freshly polished timber floors, high ceilings with original cornices and corrugated tin panels. All three bedrooms are bright and spacious and are serviced by a modern bathroom and second separate toilet. The underground cellar is worth the descent downward, exposing the under floor construction and original foundations of this historic home.The land is sparsely wooded with large open land with magnificent views to both east and west. The out buildings include both modern garaging and character shedding with a uniquely colonial construction reminiscent of those found throughout the northern ranges.For Sale By Tender - Best Offer By Wednesday 27th September at 5.00pm (unless sold prior)Vendor's Start Price: ($699,000)