Inspection by Appointment Sunday 21 November
Price: $2,500,000 - $2,700,000
A grand country homestead of some eight main rooms, set in magnificent park like grounds with the Hindmarsh River meandering through. The homestead started life as a Flour Mill Circa 1846 before being transformed into the fabulous home you find today, with a large extension added in 1995.
Nestled well off the road you will discover the homestead at the end of a long private driveway - you will be immediately struck by the beauty of the grounds, expansive lawns and a mix of towering English and Australian native trees. Park the car on the far side of the house just passed the stone single car garage with workshop, next to the three bay car shed. From both the shed and garage, you can walk under cover to the front verandah before entering the home via the front sitting room.
Once inside the sitting room you will be immediately drawn to its size and the wonderful sense of history that comes with it - fabulous thick stone walls and windows with lovely views of the garden. A large fireplace plays host to the Eureka slow combustion fire which warms most of the house both up and downstairs. Moving through the room you come into a central foyer - from here you can access the two downstairs bedrooms, the bathroom with spa bath and shower, as well as the separate powder room. Another door leads you into the fabulous country kitchen and magnificent "Conservatory" like meals area - north facing with cedar window framed windows on three sides letting in the winter sun, creating a beautiful ambiance in the late afternoon all year round. French doors open out to the garden and outdoor dining table. The timber kitchen comes with granite benchtops and has plenty of cupboard and bench space. Move from the kitchen into the dining room - a beautiful room with polished Jarrah boards, open fireplace and delightful bay window - another serene spot to sit with a cuppa or glass of wine and your favourite book!
Upstairs you will find another two bedrooms both with ensuite bathrooms and private balconies - yet another place to enjoy the glorious rural vistas. A second fabulous family/living room is found upstairs - a spacious room with three sets of French doors opening to a fabulous large balcony, complete with café blinds making it an outdoor entertaining space you can enjoy at any time of the year. The garden views are sublime! The property has 20,000 gallons of rainwater storage, together with the added bonus of having mains water connected. The homestead has a 9Kw (30 panel) solar system, together with three phase power connected to the house. Outside you will find the inground solar heated salt water swimming pool and the tennis court (painted concrete) which has the odd blemish which will definitely aid a well-placed lob!
The property has been divided into seven well fenced paddocks and one small holding paddock found by the steel cattle yards (with crush and loading ramp). From the homestead you can cross the bridge over the river to find two implement sheds - one an older open fronted shed with dirt floor, the other a four bay lock up shed on one side and open fronted concrete floor on the other.
This very special slice of heaven is found just a short ten minute drive from the regional centre of Victor Harbor, with it's many services, shops, cafes, schools and fabulous beaches. In just over an hours drive, you will be in the capital city of Adelaide. The McLaren Vale wine regions is even closer, being just a thirty minute drive away!
At "Brookdale" will find for yourself a truly enviable and stunning lifestyle, yet within such easy reach of absolutely everything you could ever wish for! Lovingly cared for, immaculately presented and located in spectacularly beautiful country - don't miss this rare opportunity!
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