The home is immaculate, with eye-catching pillars showcasing limestone to stunning effect. It features a timber-decked verandah accessed via a charcoal staircase that leads through a sturdy dark timber door with leadlight window panels and a silver embossed door handle and door bell. Leadlight windows line the edifice displaying intricate details echoed inside.
A beautiful hallway with Original Baltic floorboards accesses the formal loungeroom immediately to the right through a timber and leadlight door. The lounge offers dual-aspect windows, a ceiling rosette with pendant lighting, a slow-combustion fireplace and carpets for comfort. Double timber and leadlight doors lead through the dining room, where stunning character features continue to impress. An original fireplace with a restored mantle creates an enchanting ambience.
The kitchen and family room are located directly off the dining room. The beautifully updated kitchen boasts a gorgeous blackwood surface with a functional breakfast bar. Solid white timber cabinetry provides abundant storage, including a pantry and contrasts against cream timber trim and tiled splashback walls. The recently updated appliances include a stainless-steel wall oven and grill with a gas cooktop and Fisher Paykel double dishwasher drawers beneath a garden-facing double sink. Large windows and a double glass door look onto an appealing alfresco dining and entertainment area.
The spacious living room boasts a free standing Jotul Norwegian cast iron wood fire. It opens directly onto an enclosed concrete pergola with a pitched roof, block-out lockable blinds and a ceiling fan. This formidable space is fully powered, offering lighting and a built-in kitchenette. It has a wall mount for the outdoor television with a dart board opposite!
The generous bedroom wing of this sits to the left of the communal areas. A large double room is located immediately off the front entry with a built-in robe and soft grey carpets that create a striking contrast against white walls. Leadlight windows provide views of the front garden making the room spectacular. A second front-facing double bedroom sits adjacent with frosted leadlight windows for added privacy. It features built-in robes and original double timber doors that access the verandah for a private balcony experience.
The family bathroom is conveniently located at the end of the hall, separating the bedrooms. It is well appointed with a shower over bath, a classic timber vanity and a toilet.
The main bedroom overlooks the alfresco space and features a huge built-in robe with a central powder area. An ensuite offers Italian floor tiles, a shower, a toilet and a vanity with contemporary fittings and finishings. The fourth bedroom is ideal as a nursery, study or guest room. It has a built-in robe with the added benefit of an exterior hallway linen closet.
A third bathroom on the opposite side of the home accommodates guests with a shower, vanity and toilet. It is accessed from a fully equipped modern laundry room with Italian floor tiles, built-in cabinets, a wash basin, a linen closet and external access to the entertaining area.
The rear garden incorporates a large, grassed area to the left with gated access, a ramp leading from a double carport and a secure / lockable garage that also offers a workshop / wine store. The space to the right of the pergola features a timber garden shed, vegetable plots, a watering system and established trees. This area extends down the property to a front gate with bird baths, a sundial and beautiful roses accentuating the elegance of this winning property.
The home features a large 22,500L rainwater tank plumbed to the house with a filter system, Solar electrical system with 44 c/Kw government feed-in tariff for approximately 5 years plus energy retailer feed-in rate and refined fittings in all areas, down to details like stylish, rustic gold light switches, cast iron fireplaces, ducted gas heating, and thoughtful proportions in all rooms. It is surrounded by high fencing providing privacy with rear yard access via double gates, off street parking from Gray Street and security blinds providing ultimate peace of mind.
The quality of the home continues to impress with premium quality paint used inside and outside, double insulation in the ceiling (new batts replaced over original insulation), an upgraded internet / telephone cable for faster internet, all underground water pipes have been replaced with blueline pipes and Foxtel is wired to both the indoor living areas and the outdoor entertainment area.
This breath-taking property will become a dream forever home for a lucky purchaser. Contact Tahlia and her award-winning team of knowledgeable realtors at Ray White Mt Gambier and book a viewing today. RLA 291953
Additional Property Information:
Age/ Built: Approx. 1935
Land Size: Approx. 1,334m2
Council Rates: Approx. $1,978 Per Quarter.
Rental Appraisal: A rental appraisal has been conducted of approximately $600 to $650 per week.
Short Stay Appraisal: A short stay appraisal has been conducted of approximately $375 per night, plus cleaning.