A special opportunity to purchase this grand bluestone Villa only 5 minute walk to Clare Services and in arguably one of Clare's most sought after locations.
Be wowed by the privacy and seclusion of "Ballinger House" C1917 Villa, one of the most admired properties in Clare. Fully renovated to high expectations in keeping with the era it was built retaining a relaxed country feel. Outstanding levels of living, this bluestone villa typifies country style. Nestled on a rare 2020 sqm block, this beautiful home has all the modern conveniences to make life easy a perfect blend of old and new. Ideally situated only 5 minute walk from the sought-after St Joseph's School, the Main Street, restaurants and sporting facilities, convenience is assured for all ages and family members.
Exuding old world charm and character throughout, the home boasts two large living areas, four bedrooms the master with walk in robe and en-suite plus a cellar for storing Clare Valley's finest. The sparkling master bathroom is four way, powder room, toilet, walk-in linen storage and shower/bath room. The kitchen will suit the most ardent of chef's with plenty of cupboard space and preparation area, spacious pantry and dishwasher, gas cook top and electric oven embracing the functional alfresco with crazy slate floor, zip track blinds, ceiling fan and slow combustion heating. Open plan dining, kitchen and family room, separate living/theatre room and formal dining as well.
Character features throughout include high 13 foot ceilings, polished Baltic original floor boards, architraves, skirtings and doors, ornate cornices, lovely fireplaces and mantels. The home is heated and cooled by a new reverse cycle ducted air conditioning system and slow combustion heater. Other features include 8 kw solar feeding back to the grid plus new instant gas hot water system.
The property boasts excellent shedding including a spacious garage and workshop, 7.7m x 11.3m plus 3 bay annex 5.1m x 8.5m with automatic roller door and secure parking for two cars. The shed has plumbing to its own bathroom and toilet. There is plenty of room for storing your toys, cars, boats, trailers, caravans.
Leafy and shady gardens surround the home with a touch of cottage and traditional lines easy to maintain and well established. At the rear of the home a secure yard for keeping pets, 45,000 litres of rainwater filtered and plumbed to the home that can switched to mains water if required. A fully reticulated watering system.
It won't take you long to appreciate to completeness of this property and easy to see why this appealing blue stone villa will suit a range of buyers looking for a quintessential Clare Valley property. This is your rare opportunity to be the new custodian of this much loved and historic residence.
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