Thomas Rise

Cockatoo Valley SA 5351

FEATURES AND ASPECTS OF THE PROPERTY INCLUDE:
LAND:
1.55ha (3.83 acres). Located in the Northern Adelaide Hills, this beautiful property is only 10 minutes to Gawler to the west and a very scenic drive south crossing the South Para Reservoir on the way to Tea Tree Plaza and the Golden Grove precinct. This designated premium housing estate has only select quality homes all on similar size allotments with bitumen road frontages. This particular holding is only one of a few in this quiet court and is well established and by having a slightly elevated position it has a lovely outlook. The property has several sections to it including two sheep paddocks with animal shed the landscaped home surrounds. Framing the property is a natural shelter belt of eucalypts which currently and even more so in years to come provide privacy, stock shelter and a source of firewood. From the roadside where the home has an impressive appearance the driveway which is flanked by Liquid Ambers gently rises from its beginning where two London Plane Trees stand alongside the entrance pillars to the residence and shedding facilities. The home surrounds are delightful with extensive concrete paving along with landscaping features such as sandstone retaining walls, river pebbled sections, moss rocks and irrigated gardens that ensure this property is very easy to maintain and enjoy. An enclosed section of the rear gardens is great for young children and small pets. Formation of the gardens is centred around the couch lawns both front and rear, colourful roses and deciduous trees, varieties of which include claret ash, golden elm and silver birch. The gardens are water efficient as the property is connected to SA water and with an enormous roof space for catchment, there is plenty of room for large capacity water tanks.
RESIDENCE:
Architecturally designed a craftsmen built this beautiful home has an emphasis on luxury family living standards. The textured centennial sandstock brick facade sits underneath the colourbond roof and full length bull nose verandah. The elegance begins at the front door where there are 9 ceilings, decorative architraves and ceiling rose. A wide entry to the formal lounge which also has a ceiling rose and has a wonderful northerly aspect. A four panelled bi-fold door with bevelled glass inserts links this room to the very large family room which there are a pair of ceiling fans, corner slow combustion heater on slate base, sliding door access to the courtyard and another set of matching bi-fold doors that accesses the kitchen. The centrally positioned kitchen will impress any chef with high quality Bosch stainless steel appliances including built in gas cook top and oven, matching range hood and dishwasher. There is plenty of work space including an island bench and built in pantry while other standout features include quality splashback tiling, deep double stainless steel sinks with filter tap and servery through to the dining room. The design of this home is versatile as the dining room could be a children's playroom which can be observed from the kitchen. It has its own split system air conditioning unit separate from the ducted system and has a bay window to appreciate the views outwardly. The accommodation starts with a magnificent master suite that has a huge bay window, very large walk in robe with full size luxury bathroom with raised deep spa bath, four door vanity, corner glass shower alcove and beautiful tiling. The western wing of the home incorporates the second and third bathroom with striking contrasting colours, separate toilet and large tiled laundry with built in cupboards, bench, trough and clothes drying rack. Continuing the versatility of the home is a fourth bedroom or study or guest bedroom which is located off the large family room. There is a third toilet with hand basin nearby. The options do not end here with a superb fully self contained semi connected apartment providing independent living.
IMPROVEMENTS:
Measuring 9m x 6m and absolutely perfect for the in-laws is this fully self contained building. It is adjoined to the home yet separated by the breezeway which forms part of this one structure. The main section includes a nice kitchen with stainless steel Euro appliances, living area with split system air-conditioner, separate entries from the carport and verandah. A good size main bedroom has a fitted robe and the bathroom includes its own laundry facility. A couple of features to this structure and the main home are the in cavity sliding doors that maximise space. Of a similar size being 30 x 20 is a matching colourbond shed that has a concrete floor, fluorescent lighting and three phase power.