1-5 The Parade

Blanchetown SA 5357

3482 sqm is on the Northern outskirts of Blanchetown, passing boat traffic entering/exiting Lock 1, no noisy ski boats in the 4-knot speed zone either. Rebuilt and renovated, the owners of the past 25 years have completed the amazing rustic restoration beautifully. The stone-masonry is a credit, established on solid limestone the stone buildings are here for life.

Two king size bedrooms, study (cell block) makes an ideal wine cellar, or third bedroom for the uncontrollable toddler. Lounge room with open fire, dining area and second living area. The bathroom (originally the court room) features central claw bath, shower, vanity and loo and incorporates the laundry. Central kitchen, timber cupboards, butchers chopping block, built by master Chef IHR in Melbourne included. The oven has a gas oven and an electric oven, and gas 5 burner cook top. The side by side fridge and freezer are included in the sale.

Character features include original wide pine floors, original glass, French windows, original cell doors, internal and external doors, thick stone walls, leadlight, and timber panels. Some art fixtures are included in sale. The Jailhouse, formally one of SA, s oldest police stations, a destination for the wild of yesteryear. Australian history, with colonial style, now the ultimate unbreakable entertainer.

Outdoor living - surrounded by high thick stone walls on three sides, formally prisoners exercise yard, high-pitched gazebo, all year-round protection from wind and sun, amazing river views whilst enjoying fellowship. Covered cooking area, with BBQ and pizza oven included, wooden benches, second loo, dining area, stone pavers. This area is oh so private, so quiet, so unleavable. Up there with the best outdoor entertaining areas I have seen.

The Barn and stable, fully renovated, views from the wall sized window, internal iron roof, currently with double and single bed, simply add bunks to increase the capacity or ideal bed and breakfast accommodation. RC/AC wall unit, own veranda and built in kitchen benches. Room for ensuite if required, the buildings are not heritage listed.

Modern features include - ducted RC/AC, ceiling fans, sky lights, gas hot water, sensor lighting, extra insulation in roof. 3 KVA solar panels, mains water, 10,000-gallon rainwater.
Elevated balcony with wide veranda and timber deck overlooks the landscaped garden with lawn and terracing, pop up electronic irrigation. Railway sleeper retaining walls, chicken coop/run, 10 varieties of fruit trees on drip irrigation. Raised vegetable garden, irrigation lines.

Entry is via the blacksmith handmade iron gate, stone fence, gravel driveway, parking areas, double carport. The boat ramp is 150 m away, moor the boat in front. Located on the 2nd title, 50 x 25 ft colour bond shed with 9 ft, 1-inch high clearance on one bay, perfect for backing the wake boat in, plus three sliding bay doors. Built in work benches, cement floor, lighting.

Located 200m on the upriver side of lock 1 - the upriver run for the morning ski of lightly used flat water will be a beautiful start to the day. The privacy of this property is noticeable upon arrival, set well back from the rarely used North Terrace, feel distant from the rest of the world immediately. Land reserve is your eastern neighbour - resident kookaburras and a menagerie of wildlife. 6 security cameras with motion sensor, security and privacy, remote mobile phone vision.

Blanchetown is 45 minutes' drive from the Barossa, 1 hours drive from Adelaide. Local hotel, shop, takeaway, and service station. Blanchetown it is a sleepy Hamlet, no hustle and bustle, and being a very private property, if it an escape you seek, you are in the right jail.

This package is timeless, with all modern amenities, the reward awaits, this truly is a unique property, completely modernised, prime real estate in one of the best locations on the river. Families could invest in their riverside holiday retreat, ideal for retirement, year-round living, additional income from holiday letting. Short settlement available. Life, live it, lock this into you're must see properties, and throw away the key, you won't want to be released. A unique rare piece of real estate.

Contact: David Cook 0419 837 361 - david.cook@eldersr...