The House
This is a grand and beautiful house, with superb entertaining rooms; features return verandas, with exquisite iron lace trim, continuing extensively around the house. A rose lined front path way leads to the magnificent entrance hall with jewel coloured leaded glass front door with side panels. The wide spacious entry hall has all the original features of decorative cornices, high skirting boards, archways and stairs to lower level with balustrade. The original features continue throughout the house including high ceilings, polished wood doors, sash windows and wooden floor boards.
The house consists of 3 large bedrooms, of which two have ornate/working fireplaces. Currently the master suite is situated on the upper level of the home but for that added privacy the downstairs level could be used as the master suite. The bedroom on the lower level has built in robes, your own private ensuite with doors opening to the terrace leading to a private gazebo to enjoy that first cuppa in the beautiful morning sun. A large living/family space features original pressed tin ceilings, gas fire place with built in drinks/bar display cabinet to store your wine, spirits and crystal glassware. You also have a small kitchenette with marble top, stainless steel sink, bar fridge with kitchen/storage cupboards and built in media centre which opens out onto the terrace. The lower level of this home could also have other uses. It could be a teenagers own private retreat/living area, or maybe to bring in extra income by renting that lower section or converting it into a bed/breakfast.
The formal lounge has superb original fireplace, polished wood, with bevelled mirrors and display shelves. The windows are dressed in classic swag and tail curtains and lighting is from a gorgeous chandelier and for those cold winter nights the heat of a combustion fire or central heating. The kitchen is full of country charm, with extensive fitted wooden cupboards, dishwasher and display cupboards. The home has two bathrooms; both have superb tiling, tessellated tiled floors, and decorative heritage vanity furniture. The family bathroom has a claw foot, roll top bath. The home has ducted reverse cycle air conditioning with a fantastic fully renovated Laundry with great storage and bench space. Separate study for extra living/privacy also consisting of built-ins for that extra storage needed.
The Grounds
This home is all about entertaining, the property is 1060 square meters which uses it all to its advantage. There is a huge inside/outside entertaining room, with views across Gawler and the gardens. The area is decked with Mod wood throughout. The area has iron lace balustrades and lace trim with fitted awnings. There is a stainless steel outside kitchen with built in B.B.Q, heating plus fans for all year round entertaining. Maintenance free gardens to suit that busy family with automatic/ programmable (5 circuits) watering system that waters lawns, roses and plants. These can all be watered by either rainwater (3 Massive tanks which last all summer) or mains water. It has the ability to also supply the whole house with rainwater.
The Pool
A truly magnificent feature of this property is the solar heated pool, set in lower area of the garden. The pool is 66,000 litres and auto chlorinated salt water. The pool is fully legally fenced with decking surrounds and has an entertaining Bali style hut with thatch roof with built in speakers and ceiling fan. It also has its own change room/3rd toilet and pool shower.
The extra structures
There are 2 undercover parking spaces, one being a veranda and the other a brick garage. Three more vehicles can fit on the paving brick area (Total of 5). Next to this is a beautiful craft room for your hobbies with built in bench and storage room. There is also a very large room that can be utilized as a gym, man/woman cave or other personal hobbies.
The Area
This lovey home is situated in the Prestigious Church Hill within walking distance to shops (IGA, Coles, Big W, Woolworths, churches, banks, pubs, Greyhound Track, cafes, restaurant's and Parks). Also GAWLER is the gateway to many great wineries that the beautiful Barossa Valley has to offer; which are a short drive away.
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