Last Listing description (April 2017)
Positioned essentially at the end of Cobargo Road (Harrogate), and abutting nature trails, this 21 acre property offers a variety of living options and possibilities.
The 1964 home has been tastefully renovated and essentially offers a very large four bedroom, two bathroom home with three living areas; or equally a large three bedroom, one bathroom, two living area home with an optional dedicated self-contained living area.
Entry to the kitchen presents a wonderful character-filled room also with dining area. From the mini-orb dado walling and locally-felled blue gum polished timber slab breakfast bar, Nectre Bakers oven/slow combustion stove and slate floors, this room alone really presents as what could be the main, homely hub of the home, but it does not stop here, there is just so much more. A sliding glass door opens onto a large, sheltered outdoor dining area.
Further along is a large lounge room with new carpet floor, a Red Embers slow combustion fire and direct access to the carport. The western end of the home offers the master bedroom (or granny flat section) with separate living offering maxi-heat log fire, en-suite bathroom and a wonderful outlook toward the southern end of the property through sliding glass doors and picture windows. Another hallway leads to three other bedrooms, two with new carpet and a newly refurbished second bathroom offering pedestal vanity, shower and bath the toilet is separate.
Near the entrance to the property is a huge renovated 16m x 9m dairy with combination local stone and besser brick walls and high gable insulated ceilings, which has been converted into a studio/workshop complete with some feature corrugated iron and insulated walls, renewed floors and wonderful recycled, feature timber doors at the entrance. Footings and beams for an extensive deck have been started.
There is a huge 30m x 25m netted, fox-proof animal/bird garden-compound with several separate enclosures and six individual dwellings under the main roof . Sheltered by many willows, native gums and mulberry trees, it currently houses (in separate sections) ducks, chickens, turkeys, peacocks and guinea fowl. Perfect for the bird enthusiast or likewise someone with a native animal license.
Abundant rain water is supplied via a new 80,000 litre lined tank plus two very large fiberglass tanks and two galvanized tanks taking catchment from the sheds and house. There is also a good catchment dam on the property plus an elevated dam and a 20,000 gallon concrete tank both legally connected to the property by way of an easement.
Further shedding includes a 16m x 12m three-sided shed with high clearance ceiling and at the rear a Nissen Hut. Further along is a dedicated dog enclosure, sheltered by an old, sweeping willow, with a raised house, also with little doggy verandahs.
Stock facilities include several small paddocks and yards and three large paddocks, most with troughs, some electric fencing, a 22m post-and-rail round yard, and a 40m x 30m (approx) post-and-rail grassed exercise yard surrounded by privacy screening in the way of conifers.
There are sheep yards, two three-sided horse shelters, one with three way split plus yards and one with a middle divider and yards.
Beyond the working yard is a special, three-sided locally-sourced stone animal/ horse barn measuring 12m x 5m. The original style building with iron roof and verandahs offers the charm and character of yesteryear, whilst also offering a functional open air dual-stable set up within a sheltered yard configuration.
There are a good number of sheltered and treed paddocks and yards on the property, offering an abundance of grazing options to maintain good flora and fauna.
Another wonderful aspect of this very private and serene location are the spectacular views and the abundance of trail riding / dog walking / nature paths right at your doorstep. There are miles and miles of quiet trails and dirt roads to access ask for your copy of the local mud map!
A serious lifestyle property contender for those who love the land, enjoy peace and privacy, yet consider the short, 12 minute drive to Charleston s main street, Amy Gillett horse and bike trail, pub and coffee shop a real lifestyle bonus. Mount Torrens is a similar distance, as are several Woodside cellar doors.