Character, heritage and charm abound in this lovingly restored 1850s cottage. Just minutes from historic Kanmantoo village yet absolutely private on a no-through road, this 5-acre property commands wide views over what feels like your own private valley. Few small rural holdings could match the serene and peaceful setting that makes this such a special place within reach of Mount Barker, Murray Bridge and the SE Freeway.
A water-wise house garden - featuring Manchurian Pears, American Swamp Oaks, well established ornamental and vegetable beds - room to fatten sheep and up-to-the-minute solar power (with generator back-up), offer a level of self-sustainability that the original settlers would envy.
This is a must-consider for downsizing retirees seeking to create their own snug country retreat, or young couples wanting the best of country life in a first home: one that won't break the bank or cost a fortune in outgoings.
It is undeniably compact, though the current owners have made it a family home for four using a separate studio space as a place for the children to spread their wings and grown-ups to enjoy the winter sunshine. For a couple, the cottage holds some lovely nooks that offer scope for creating special spots for reading, study, music or just taking in the view framed by enchanting cottage windows. A large, vine-covered courtyard - which takes in the remaining stonework of what may have been the original settlers' kitchen - makes a gorgeous and cool haven for everyday use or entertaining visiting friends and family.
Water is an essential part of self-sufficiency and the house and acreage are both well served, with rainwater tanks on the cottage and outbuildings and a solar-powered pump drawing well-water for stock.
With only three owners since extensive restoration of the beautifully crafted stone structure, the cottage is ripe for further extensions in keeping with its enchanting colonial style. Outbuildings - the studio, a large double-bay concrete floored garage, implement and shearing shed with lock-up workshop or retreat - already provide great storage and room to move.
Unplug, unwind, enjoy.
Restored two-bedroom stone settlers' cottage
Vaulted wooden ceilings, slate and tiled floors
Split R/C AC
14KW solar PV with battery storage and generator back-up (installed 2016)
Kitchen-living room with S/C heater, dishwasher, 6-burner gas stove
Walk-in pantry/scullery
Bathroom with clawfoot bath and separate shower
Laundry/boot-room with linen cupboard and outdoor access
Separate studio/retreat
90,000 litres rainwater storage in multiple tanks and house supply from header tanks
Two-bay garage with concrete floor, light and power, extra carport
Shearing shed with stock-yard, implement bays and lock-up workshop/office/retreat
Large paved and vine-covered entertaining area
Fenced as three paddocks
Fenced vegetable garden
Fruit trees
Well established trees and garden in fenced house paddock
Stock trough (fed by solar-powered pump from a well)
Chicken coop
Fern house
Scope for in-character extension
Circular driveway
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