12 Townsend Street

Mount Torrens SA 5244

***SOLD***
Land: 1021m2 (1/4 acre) Located in the quiet hills hamlet of Mt. Torrens, this pretty allotment has been established to compliment the residence. The roadside appeal is enhanced by the traditional picket front fence with gate. The cottage front garden has a strong rose influence and a couple of weeping cherries. These gardens are irrigated and has a red brick paved walkway that winds throughout them. The long gravel driveway leads past the home and is bordered by solar powered garden lights on one side and an English box hedge on the other. Out the back, the secure rear yard has a gorgeous heritage listed stone well that has permanent water and is connected via a pressure pump to an outlet. The are three matured silver birch trees that are frequented by rosellas along with another weeping cherry that give the rear yard a lovely feel which is adjacent to the Onkaparinga Creek.
Residence: Striking Circa 1895’s large bluestone home full of quality, charm and character. The bluestone home is beautifully appointed with painted brick quoins and solid wood window surrounds. The exterior of the home is highlighted by a wrap around wave style verandah that has a beautiful wisteria that is prominent on the driveway side of the house and climbing yellow roses at the front Once inside the central corridor with its 13’ ceilings and triple ceiling roses extends some 40 feet in length through to the open plan area of the home. This superbly appointed and quality upgraded home has no less than 5 open fire places, and a versatile floorplan that can accommodate a large family or ideal for the formal entertainer. One of those open fireplaces is located in the formal lounge and with its polished timber mantle, ceiling rose, ornate cornices, separate external access and small cellar make this room very elegant. Adjoining this room is what could use as either a formal dining room, designated library/study which is currently used as an office has plenty of built in bookcases or a 5th bedroom if necessary with an open fireplace. Towards the rear of the home is the updated solid timber kitchen with its 'St George' halogen cook top and built in oven, stainless steel rangehood, new laminate floor tiles and a large walk in pantry with an enormous amount of shelving. This open plan area incorporates the casual meals and family room which has a ‘Daikin’ split system reverse cycle air conditioning unit.'‘Nectre' 2001 slow combustion heater on slate base, 3 ceiling fans and if that’s not enough for year round comfort there is also another slow combustion heater this time recessed into the old fireplace. There are Baltic timber flooring here which is also featured throughout the home. All 4 bedrooms are double size with 3 having spacious built in robes with a combination of open fireplaces, ornate cornices and ceiling roses. The main bathroom has heritage tiling, claw footed bath, new toilet and vanity while the combined large laundry and second bathroom includes a toilet, basin, shower alcove. A classic beauty with both modern living standards whilst retaining the essence of the era it was built in with lead light features, double doors, high skirting boards and more.