14 Talunga Street

Birdwood SA 5234

LAND:
2160 m2 This quiet side street only a very short walk to the local schools is the location for this residential allotment. Whether kicking the footy, playing backyard cricket or just swinging from the magnificent old gum tree,
there is so much room out back. The country feel of this property is further emphasised by the collection of fruit trees and vegetables located at the rear of the property they include varieties of peach, apricot, plum, nectarine, fig, raspberries and apple. Be sure to collect the fresh eggs from the chook house in the morning. The bluestone home is complimented by a cream picket fence and David Austin roses that give this property the classic roadside appeal. A double width driveway provides plenty of off street parking and access to the garage. Although this allotment is large the up keep is very minimal and includes some beautiful bluestone retaining walls, slate path with red brick borders and irrigated gardens.
RESIDENCE:
This turn of the century bluestone home possesses all the character of its era yet provides modern living standards through the exceptional quality extension and upgrade. A bullnose verandah over raised concrete platform with leading steps ensures the traditional entrance. Once inside you will be greeted by 10' ceilings that exists throughout the entire home. The polished timber floors in the formal lounge are matched by the tall skirting boards and classic picture rails. An efficient slow combustion heater is recessed into the old fireplace and the ceiling fan combined with the thick stone walls is ample to ensure year round comfort in this room. The open plan living section of the home is huge and forms a wonderful family living environment. These extensions and upgrades have been completed within the last few years to the current high standards. The kitchen reflects the entire property where character
combines with
modern appointments. Polished timber bench-tops sit above country look cabinetry which inturn houses an integrated 'Kleenmaid' dishwasher and twin deep tubs. The chef in the family will appreciate the 900mm 'St George' stainless steel gas cooker which sits neatly where the old wood stove once stood.
The delightful timber floors continue throughout this section of the home which features a split system air conditioning unit, two ceiling fans and another slow combustion heater. The down-lighting, high ceilings and large cedar sash windows enhance the feeling of spaciousness. Double doors lead to the outdoor entertaining area. There are 4 bedrooms in the
home, 3 of which are doubles
with built-in robes and ceiling fans while the fourth would make an ideal office with its own internet/phone connection point. The bathroom is very large and features striking floor tiles with matching wall tiles. The original claw foot bath is a beauty while the shower alcove is glass panelled, the vanity is timber and the bathroom houses the second toilet. The laundry is tiled in the same theme as the bathroom and has great built-in cupboards.
IMPROVEMENTS:
The outdoor entertaining area runs the full width of the home and has a gabled roof with paved floor. No need to haul around heavy gas bottles as the plumbed gas connection point means plenty of summer BBQ's. Every great Aussie backyard should have a big shed and here the 40'x 20' steel framed garage with concrete floor and power is ideal with double sliding doors at the front and single side sliding door. This structure is sure to suit most requirements. Finally a 1,500 gallon poly rainwater tank and small G.I. Tank can supply rainwater to the home and gardens.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA: Adelaide Hills Council
Council Rates:
$1753.00
P.A
SA Water: $50.00 p.q.