113 Allen Lashmar Road

Antechamber Bay SA 5222

Never been released to the market, this historic limestone homestead, circa 1886, boasts just over 1km of absolute coastal frontage to beautiful Antechamber Bay beach! With direct beach access via a vehicle track as well as a boardwalk to parts of the beach very rarely accessed by others. A very rare and unique offering, the cottage has been lovingly restored in 1986 and remains in the Lashmar family since Harry Lashmar first built the home. Solid limestone walls, original floor boards and the original cellar has all been renovated and restored meticulously in keeping with the original style. All rooms are very spacious in size with the high ceilings adding to this feel. The property comprises of two separate titles, Lot 1 is 31.6 ha and lot 2 is 6.15ha, both with beach access and separated by a public road access. This offers numerous options for further development and ideal for tourism style ventures or even two families. Underground water is available and used on the garden and for the toilets in the home plus 23,000 gallons of rainwater storage so plenty to go around. Lock up shed, implement sheds, workshop and enclosed veggie garden.The history of the property is fascinating, at one point being a part time school for the children in the area in 1893 where bedrooms were converted to classrooms and teachers lived on site with the family. The property is scattered with 100 year old trees, including "Lilla's gumtree" that is the only remaining tree planted by the school children in 1910 and remains on the property with a plaque in her honour. Teeming with wildlife where Kangaroos and wallabys graze the grassy areas, you can watch them from the front porch and many different bird species to watch and listen to in the gardens surrounding the house. All this adds to the tranquility of the property.A truly unique and rare offering, this amazing property is sure to bring many treasured memories for the next lucky owners. Being offered either as a whole or each title can be sold separately. Lot 1 includes the house and Lot 2 is vacant land with power nearby and access to underground water also. Contact local agent Kate Palmer on 0438 531 480 for more information or to arrange your private inspection.