90 Petrick Road, Connellan NT 873

This tightly held slice of Alice Springs history was originally built as the famous local winery known as Chateau Hornsby. Its current owners completely renovated the premises in 2013 and the property boasts three bedrooms and three bathrooms and toilets under the main roof. The main bedroom and ensuite with adjacent courtyard provide a spacious and private retreat.

There are two separate fully self-contained residences, a double and a single bedroom respectively. Each residence offers merbau decking verandas and split system A/C which are ideal as separate rentals/B&Bs offering the potential for a solid income or perfect for multi-generational family living.

The house is situated on an elevated position. The living area with its towering cathedral ceiling encompasses a modern kitchen and a huge window providing a panorama of the MacDonnell Ranges. Quality insulation throughout and shady verandas surrounding the house combine to provide very cool living space.

Under the main house is a huge drive-in cellar with all the utilities required for a workshop and parking for any number of "toys". Formally the venue for the famous "Ted Egan Show", this space offers endless possibilities.

The naturally elevated block has commanding panoramic views. The former vineyards are now covered in established native gardens with loads of mature native trees planted in the 80's that include majestic River Reds, Coolibahs, Native Pines and Kurrajongs, just to name a few. The entire block is irrigated by a registered bore and attract an abundance of native flora and fauna including the iconic Red-Tailed Black Cockatoos which are frequent visitors as are the more elusive Mulga Parrots and nesting Budgies. There is a range of well-established fruit trees including a variety of citrus, Mulberries, Figs and Olive trees. With a combination of rolling green lawns and towering shady trees, the gardens provide an air of tranquillity and further respite from the Centralian summer.

Other features of this property include:

• 1.56 hectare
• Town water
• Water softener
• 2 septic systems
• Green house
• Chook house and yard
• 8kw PV solar system
• Solar HWS
• Undercover entertaining
• Saltwater pool with water blade
• Extensive 2013 renovation including major re-wiring and plumbing

Fun fact: Petrick Road named after Wilhelm Petrick
& son, Bill was in the Merchant Navy but jumped ship and became a pastoralist.