738B Lobethal Road

Basket Range SA 5138

1.44ha (3.5 acres). This delightful setting is created by the mature gardens which have been established and nurtured by the current owners for 40 plus years. A long driveway, bordered by tall Cyprus, provides an impressive approach to the home and sheds. Amongst the gardens are 39 taps/water points which are scarcely used as the plants are well established and maintenance is minimal. If rolling the sleeves up and creating your own choices is desirable then the bore supplies the water for the outside. Fruit trees on the property include cherries, pears, apples, a quince tree, a lemon tree and kiwi fruit. A couple of fishponds are a nice touch and the many varieties of Camelias are a prominent feature. Beyond the home and sheds, the land rises in elevation to a levelled area sizable enough for a tennis court or substantial shedding complex. This pretty property has a northerly aspect and is located in this desirable part of the Adelaide Hills, five minutes to Uraidla.
RESIDENCE:
This well maintained and much loved solid brick home has undergone upgrades over time with the most recent being the ensuite bathroom and the Colorbond roof and gutters. The centrally positioned kitchen was updated in 1990 to include a dishwasher, built in pantry, cooktop, wall oven and moveable island bench. There is room enough for casual meals with the slow combustion heater, on slate base, providing the warmth. The living area comprises two rooms linked by double glass sliding doors that provide either separate or one large, more open plan, living area. The house was built with the environment in mind and faces almost due north. The 1 metre eaves keep the sun off the windows in the summer, yet allow sunshine into the home in winter. A beautiful wisteria on the deck renders cooling shade in the summer and, being deciduous, light into the house in winter. The vine adjacent to the carport also gives cooling shade in the summer. Trees to the west of the house give shade later on a summers day. The three bedrooms are all of a good size with a built in robe in two of the bedrooms and a small walk in robe in the main bedroom. The ensuite is new whilst the main bathroom was also upgraded and includes a spa bath. Under the main roof of the home is a single carport.
IMPROVEMENTS:
Adjoining the home is the raised and renewed timber deck, which is a beautiful spot from which to enjoy the property. The shed measures 21ft x 28ft and has roller doors on each side enabling drive through capabilities. The concrete floor and three phase power make it an ideal workshop. Water is plentiful with over 20,000 gallons of rainwater for the home and the high quality water provided from the bore which is stored in the 10,000 gallon header tank.