Last Listing description (May 2013)
Invest in your lifestyle and enjoy the natural delights that Glenview has to offer.
With abundant wildlife, a stunning rear garden and Rubida Reserve adjoining the property, this setting is ideal for those who love nature, walks and to retreat from the pace of modern living.
Glenview is nestled in a friendly neighbourhood within minutes of the lovely Stirling and Aldgate villages, local schools, Sticky Rice Cooking School and other hills attractions.
The house has been fully and tastefully renovated, with attention to detail, quality and practicality being a prime focus.
*The main entrance has charm, with leadlight windows that let in plenty of natural light
*The master bedroom has French doors with an en-suite and walk in robe
*3 double sized bedrooms, 2 with built in mirrored robes
*All bedrooms have ceiling fans
*Quality floor and window coverings throughout the home
*Timber country style kitchen with a central island bench, granite bench tops, Miele appliances and a walk in butlers pantry
*Pleasing bathroom with claw foot slipper bath, heritage style vanity and Italian made high quality floor tiles
*Large living room overlooking the front courtyard area with toasty fan forced combustion heater and reverse cycle air conditioner
*Dining room ideally located adjacent the kitchen
*Gallery/sitting room adjacent the dining room, overlooking the delightful rear garden
*Abundant storage which includes the spacious butlers pantry adjoining the kitchen, the generous linen press directly opposite the bathroom and floor to ceiling, hard wearing laundry cupboards, complete with large drawers for dirty linen
*The laundry also has granite bench tops and under bench cupboards
*Garden shed with the possibility of conversion into a studio, workshop or sleep-out
*Wood shed next to front porch for easy access during winter
*Parking is plentiful with the double sized gabled car port and ample driveway space
*The property is fully fenced with another two entry points aside from the driveway.
The hot water service has been re-placed for a generous hot water supply and the house has been re-wired, re-plumbed and re-roofed. It is clad in energy efficient and fire retardant Hebel which provides increased insulation and protective properties. It is finished attractively with a completely rendered facade which complements the timber sash windows and French doors that lead you out to the rear veranda which is under the main roof. From here you can admire the gazebo, lily pond and winter creek at your leisure.
Glenview is set on over three quarters of an acre (3369 m), all of which you can call your own whilst also borrowing from the views and feeling of space via the adjacent council land.
The Adelaide Hills has a great community spirit and a diverse cross section of people. It is one of South Australias finest places to live and has a rich variety of cafes, restaurants, shops and sights to see and enjoy. Glenview is zoned within the Stirling East Primary School area which is highly valued by many of the local residents, and is a short 20 minute drive to Adelaide.