24 Rostrevor Road (adj Stirling), Crafers West SA 5152

A proud chapter in the fabled history of the Adelaide Hills, the journey of this 1860s-built cottage on 1.1 acres is as enthralling as the magical gardens at its feet and the tale it tells today as an epic estate on the border of Stirling.

That tale was rewritten in the 1950s when acclaimed author Geoffrey Dutton transformed a humble gardener's cottage into a 2-storey family home. But it's the latest chapter, written by the current owners, which saw this 4-bedroom home feature in the latest issue of Country Style magazine...

The original stone façade, polished pine floors, fireplaces and timber ceilings of the cottage have been meticulously maintained to match the mix of country and contemporary themes of a 1950s-built addition that extends to include semi open-plan living, a second lounge room, formal dining room, three bathrooms, four bedrooms and more over its two light-filled levels.

But it was a rare eye for style and a commitment to quality and leisure that inspired the current custodians to add and reappoint in all the right places...

The checker-board floors and subway tiles of the three refurbished bathrooms; new European stainless appliances, marble benchtops and under floor heating of the Alby Turner and Son kitchen; and the timber decked patio perched high to overlook the sparkling heated pool, tennis court, sprawling greenery and the many secret nooks and crannies of the enchanting yard tell just part of this epic story...

They also converted the cottage's original bedrooms into one lavish master suite; added a skylight to the original lounge; installed a sea of picture windows to bring the outdoors into the kitchen; and re-themed with a bold, but inspired, colour scheme - proving that a bit of courage can be the difference between a nice tale and an epic masterpiece destined for the glossy pages of a magazine.

More reasons why we love this home:

- A 2-minute drive from Stirling's social strip
- Double garage with internal access and electronic roller door entry
- Three separate outdoor entertaining areas to yards
- Solar heating to tiled pool
- Cafe blinds to rear timber-decked patio
- New roman blinds, carpets and instant gas hot water system
- Highly secure - new security doors throughout
- Loads of storage options - built-in robes, linen closets throughout plus plenty of pantry space to kitchen
- Combustion fire heaters to main living rooms and split heating and cooling to level two
- Huge storage shed, two woodsheds and two rainwater tanks to rear yard
- Large underground dry cellar
- Aqua Nova wastewater management system

The vendor's statement may be inspected at 1/4 Mount Barker Road, Stirling for 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction; and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts.

Specifications:
CT / 5072/57
Council / City of Adelaide Hills
Zoning / CL
Built / 1860
Land / 4325m2
Frontage / 51.11m
Council Rates / $4,184.86pa
SA Water / $80.70pq
ES Levy / $729.95pa