Located just a short drive from the river port township of Goolwa this architecturally designed home is perfect for your weekend retreat, settle back relax and absorb the host of bird life from your front deck, and admire the serene landscapes with direct views across the lower River Murray. This unique property offers 6 acres of easily maintained land, just hop in your tinny from the jetty, or launch your ski boat from the Clayton boat ramp, which in turn, is only a 10 minute boat ride into Goolwa, with its array of restaurants and boutique shops. The home is simply perfect for family fun, with its range of water skiing, sailing, kayaking, fishing and windsurfing available right on your doorstep.
Designed and built by architect and artist Christopher Crabtree, with every room created to maximise the wonderful river views on offer - one wing of the home incorporates a magnificent expansive studio with small kitchenette, another bedroom and lovely bathroom, ideal for a bed and breakfast. On the opposite wing you get to enjoy the well-designed master bedroom with undisturbed views and direct access to another deck. The master suite comes complete with a large walk in dressing room and fabulous ensuite bathroom.
Sure to inspire any artist is the study area, with its panoramic view of the stunning Clayton Bay waters - the neat desk top space is the perfect spot to practice your creative flare, or use to work from home. Enjoy the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets in this light filled home.
The intriguing design has created a home with an abundance of character and interest, enjoy the space and flowing open plan living area with high tongue and grove ceilings, tiled and timber floors which cater for low maintenance holiday living, reverse cycle split unit air conditioning for heating and cooling throughout the year (with a cozy slow combustion heater for the winter months). The dining area with its long bespoke dining table overlooks the split level lounge area, which has bi-fold doors which open up to the conservatory - perfect for entertaining on an intimate level - or for all your family and friends for those special weekends. The surprises continue as you lift the hatch and descend into the most amazing wine cellar, sure to be the envy of the most discerning wine buff!
Additional outbuildings provide wonderful storage, suitable for your boat, kayaks etc, a woodshed, garden shed and so much more. The secluded self-contained boat house is well positioned to offer peace and tranquility, being at the other end of the property, with its own driveway entrance. The boathouse would be a delightful studio or B&B and comes with mezzanine bedroom, kitchen and bathroom, with dining and lounge area - perfect to practice your yoga, or provide another comfortable space for your guests.
Island View Drive is perfectly placed to enjoy all the local activities of the water without having to share your space or privacy. All of this on the doorstep of Goolwa, just take the picturesque drive through Currency Creek where you can stop for lunch, or only an hour's drive from Adelaide - you owe it to yourself and your family, to make the call today and come and enjoy the experience of this beautiful home and gorgeous river environment."
Island View Drive is perfectly placed to enjoy all the local activities of the water without having to share your space or privacy, a short distance from Goolwa take the picturesque drive to the popular local wineries of Currency Creek and Langhorne Creek, with only an hour from Adelaide City make the call today and enjoy the experience of this beautiful home."
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