Last Listing description (July 2018)
The marble gravel glistens like melting snow as the coach lights of a wide, sweeping drive come to life with every step
Then, like something out of a Jane Austin novel, the imposing fa ade most of it propped by strong local stone and topped with weatherboard takes you back in time.
Welcome to the turn-of-the-century homestead with some 11 main rooms, three levels and character-laden signposts to the past on its enchanting 2481sqm block.
Today, this 4-6 bedroom home with gardens worthy of a magazine is simply a versatile family home with a walking trail pass to the buzzing heart of Stirling.
Yet as you explore its many nooks, crannies and expansive spaces such as the grand family room on the lower level and the equally impressive master bedroom directly above, you crave to know the story of a home that's as quirky as it is intriguing.
Built in 1910 and extended along the way; much of the story will go untold until you search the history books of the local library. It might be worth the effort.
Either way, the timber-laden kitchen with 900mm freestanding oven, the marble floors of the dining room/home office, solid timber floors, lofty ceilings and hand crafted leadlight ooze a palpable charm.
We like the floorplan. You'll love it how the current master boasting rich, dark timber paneling could be another grand communal space; leaving bedroom two to take master duties with its own terrace balcony, no less.
From the cellar, mudroom and attic, to the old well and a footbridge leading to secret hiding places amongst those enchanting gardens; those signposts lead to a place where children swap the Ipad for endless adventures
This is their special story now.
More reasons why we love this home:
- Perfectly positioned on The Crescent one of Crafer's most sought after locales
- Just 10-minutes' drive from the Tollgate and a 10-minute walk from Stirling
- Carport and lockable garage with roller door
- Formal dining room, office, casual dining room, kitchen and huge living room headline a versatile lower level
- Qasair rangehood, walk-in pantry and built-in solid timber storage to kitchen
- Two combustion fires including one that connects flue to two levels
- Beautifully presented gardens with new gravel paths, functioning well (requires licence to operate)
- Large storage room above carport/garage
- And so many more.
Specifications:
CT / 5353/860
Council / City of Adelaide Hills
Zoning / CL
Built / 1910
Land / 2481m2
Frontage / 37.90m
Council Rates / $2,629.15pa
SA Water / $374.62pq
ES Levy / $442.65pa
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