55 High Street, Kapunda SA 5373

An extraordinary opportunity has arisen to purchase one of South Australia's most renowned properties. Built in 1870, the sprawling one-acre home has been beautifully preserved. Historically significant for serving as the venue of Sir Sydney Kidman's marriage to a school teacher, Isabel Brown Wright on the 30 June 1885, the home perfectly blends traditional and contemporary features.

Set amid beautifully manicured gardens, the residence provides 332m2 of internal living space, including 4 double bedrooms with polished floorboards; master with inbuilt marble fireplace. A unique highlight is direct accessibility from the 2nd, 3rd and 4th bedrooms to an elevated wraparound verandah with intricate iron latticework. An office/study provides further possibilities, while a grand piano-room with marble fireplace is ideally positioned to absorb stunning views from the bay window.

Enjoy entertaining in one of three grand rooms; each of which boasts individual charm. From the open fireplace in the formal dining room to the slow combustion heater in the lounge room or the family/dining room which functions as the central hub of the home, there's always room to move! A modern provincial-style kitchen comprises of high-end appliances and offers the added convenience of an island bench, breakfast bar, large corner pantry, wall oven and electric stove.

As one of the oldest-known surviving properties of its type, this grand home is adorned throughout with historical touches including original ornate cornices and ceiling roses, an old wood stove in the kitchen, stone wall in the family room and marble fireplaces. Modern comforts include split system inverter, new wiring and plumbing throughout and bathroom with separate shower and bath.

The Verandah with hidden storage underneath leads through to the magnificent backyard which is serviced by a rainwater tank. Surplus storage is catered for with dual sheds adjoining renovated laundry/ utility room, cellar and woodshed. A triple lock-up garage with 1 remote-controlled door and 2 manual doors securely protect vehicles and farm machinery.

Located next to Kapunda School and only 30 minutes to Gawler and 1.5 hours from Adelaide CBD, the sale of this iconic property represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Stand out features:

- Built in 1870
- 4 bedrooms
- Balcony / verandahs off bed 2, 3, & 4
- Grand piano room with fireplace and bay window
- Bed 1, fireplace
- Study
- Formal dining room with open fireplace
- Cellar
- Family /dining room
- Updated modern bathroom
- Lounge with slow combustion
- Renovated country style kitchen provincial style
- Back verandahs
- Storage room under the verandah
- Old wood stove in the kitchen
- Stonewall in the family room
- Marble fireplaces
- New wiring and plumbing
- Split system
- renovated modern laundry/ utility room
- Original ornate cornices and ceiling roses
- 332 m2 living
- Located next to the Kapunda School
- Established gardens
- Rainwater
- 3 car garage 1 x remote door 2 manual roller doors
- Storage Shed
- Woodshed
- Established gardens
- Allotment just over 1 Acre
- Owned by the sir Sydney Kidman in approx. 1890
- Sydney Kidman married at the home on 30th June 1885 to Isabel Brown Wright, a school teacher.





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