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Sold on 15 Jan 2024 for $945,000

11 Druids Avenue
Mount Barker SA 5251

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 6
Floor area: 159m2
Land area: 1665m2
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Harcourts Adelaide Hills Stirling/mt Barker RLA158908
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Property Details for 11 Druids Ave, Mount Barker

11 Druids Ave, Mount Barker is a 7 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 6 parking spaces and was built in 1890. The property has a land size of 1665m2 and floor size of 159m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2024. There are other 7 bedroom House sold in Mount Barker in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1890
Floor Size
159m2
Land Size
1665m2
Local Government
Mount Barker
Lot/Plan
A68/F160245

Last Listing description (January 2024)

Dumas House represents a rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of Mount Barker's heritage, conveniently located right across from Mount Barker Central. Built C.1890 using pink stone quarried from Macclesfield, this beautiful property allows you to live amidst history in the heart of the Adelaide Hills.

Originally owned by Charles Dumas, founder of The Courier newspaper, Dumas House retains its 18th century charm. The grand lounge impresses with high ceilings, intricate ceilings roses, chandeliers, and original pine floors, complemented by a cosy slow combustion fireplace, perfect for curling up with a book. Three generous bedrooms feature garden views, with two containing fireplaces. The bedrooms have been upgraded with two new ensuite bathrooms, while the third bathroom pampers with a relaxing spa bath.

The kitchen merges old and new with a wood-burning fire stove sitting behind an exposed brick wall. The all-black kitchen has custom cabinetry and countertops, filled with natural light from the bay window overlooking the gardens. Cook holiday feasts for the family or host intimate dinner parties with friends in this ample kitchen. Entertaining is easy with the modern appliances and spacious countertops for cooking.

Experience the serene beauty of the country garden, positioned on a rare 1650 m2 lot. Take in the enchanting views of the magnificent almost two-century-old English Oak Tree from the entertainment area, perfect for hosting gatherings with family and friends. The expansive yard provides plenty of room for the kids to play and explore. Or enjoy a refreshing swim in the sparkling in-ground pool on hot summer days. Start your mornings relaxed with a coffee on the wisteria-adorned front pergola, surrounded by nature.

Though historic, Dumas House has been recently updated with a new roof, rewired electrical, new hot water system, and septic for modern convenience. The 6.7x11 two-car garage provides access through the rear laneway.

Perfectly located across from Mount Barker Central, enjoy the conversation of Mount Barker's best cafes and restaurants at your doorstep. Close to schools and public transport.

Dumas House is undoubtedly one of Mount Barker's most admired and important properties. Don't miss this rare opportunity to secure a piece of the towns history.

Property History for 11 Druids Ave, Mount Barker, SA 5251

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$945,000
15 Jan 2024
Listed for Rent
$480/w
04 Sep 2019
  • 15 Jan 2024
    Sold for $945,000
  • 08 Nov 2023
    Listed for Sale Contact Agent
  • 07 Nov 2023
    Listed for Rent - Price not available
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About Mount Barker 5251

The size of Mount Barker is approximately 37.9 square kilometres. It has 37 parks covering nearly 6.9% of total area. The population of Mount Barker in 2011 was 11,808 people. By 2016 the population was 13,836 showing a population growth of 17.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Mount Barker is 0-9 years. Households in Mount Barker are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Mount Barker work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 63% of the homes in Mount Barker were owner-occupied compared with 61.9% in 2016.

Mount Barker has 11,756 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Mount Barker have seen a 73.48% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 100.82% increase. As at 31 October 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Mount Barker is $734,469 while the median value for Units is $540,476.
  • Houses have a median rent of $550 while Units have a median rent of $500.
There are currently 82 properties listed for sale, and 21 properties listed for rent in Mount barker on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 1026 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Mount barker.

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