Last Listing description (March 2020)
Built to stand the test of time, this substantial solid brick home endures in superb structural condition. The home retains its appealing cream brick faade with the front verandah extending from the main entrance and around the house. Overall first impressions are certainly welcoming!
With a bus stop located only 3 doors down you have immediate and regular public transport to Adelaide or Mount Barker. This home is also one of the closest to the new Nairne Shopping Centre currently under construction around the corner and due to open soon. With public transport 40m and a shopping centre only 150m stroll away, it doesnt get much more convenient.
Nairne is one of the prettiest towns in the Adelaide Hills with its gorgeous main street filled with character and historic architecture, cafs, bakery and pub, and nestled in a stunning rural landscape with majestic trees and abundant fresh air. This house is well positioned to embody all the facets of this idyllic town.
Tastefully renovated in the past few years, the home is very well maintained. Of note is the new colorbond roofing only 5 years old. The house has been totally replumbed and rewired. Inside the home has been substantially upgraded with updated dcor throughout.
The living rooms and bedrooms are light and bright. The lofty 2.7m high ceilings throughout have retained the ornate cornices and decorative ceiling roses which provide plenty of charm. The wooden sash windows present a sturdy quality to all the rooms and have modern blinds fitted throughout. The contemporary flooring is all light timber look linoleum, quality ceramic tiles or carpet.
The spaces in this home are very generous and well laid out. A wide entry passageway leads through the home and provides access to three of the plentiful bedrooms, with the fourth bedroom to the rear of the house offering a more secluded haven, advantageous for a teenager or guest.
The sizeable lounge is located at the front of the house and is perfectly positioned to take in the northern sunlight and surrounding gardens through big windows. Similarly, the master bedroom is at the front of the home with windows onto the front veranda. The sizable built-in wardrobe is new and tastefully designed in dark ash-wood veneer and a large mirror. The remaining bedrooms are all large enough to easily furnish double beds and all have views to the surrounding gardens.
The spacious kitchen is positioned centrally in the home. The kitchen is fresh and tasteful with the incorporation of dark ash-wood veneer cupboards providing ample storage. Contrasting light marble look bench tops around the kitchen perimeter provide plenty of preparation space and also incorporate a nifty breakfast bar. The appliances are quality Westinghouse items with a ceramic cook top, stainless steel oven and new dishwasher. Immediately adjacent to the kitchen is a versatile utility room with window exposure to the rear yard, that currently serves as a dining area.
The family bathroom is well positioned off the central hallway and has not missed out on transformation by way of new tiling and quality fixtures. The bath is huge, with an adjoining separate shower. The sizeable laundry has likewise been tastefully updated and is adjacent to the separate toilet at the rear of the house.
Being double brick with high ceilings the home is very even in its temperature, keeping cool in summer and retaining warmth in winter. The lounge has a split system reverse cycle air conditioner and a ceiling fan, as does the master bedroom to keep you comfortable through the seasons. Although, with the homes energy efficient orientation and construction type, the new owner will find that additional cooling is rarely required, keeping electricity bills low. Also assisting with a low energy footprint is the solar hot water service which never fails to deliver steaming hot water.
At the rear of the home is a huge elevated verandah, functioning as an entertaining area or versatile sheltered extension of the home, all year round. This provides an additional covered space of 12m by 6m with a concrete deck and a wired balustrade. An outside toilet adjoins the space providing added convenience.
The entertaining area overlooks the expansive rear lawn and garden which occupies around 700 sqm of open land, gently sloping down to the Nairne Creek which babbles along the rear boundary of the property and provides a serene private area adjacent to a naturally formed pond. The creek is currently fenced off with an access gate, but provides a blank canvas for creative gardening ideas. The whole rear yard is grassed, ideal for kids or dogs.
The lay of the land enables potential for further lifestyle pursuits, for example shedding, pool or tennis court. Or possibly even a subdivision (STCC). At approximately 1500 sqm of total land space there is a multitude of options open to the new home owner to further develop the property.
Parking options are vast, with a solid garage to the rear of the house. An additional concrete slab adjacent to the house is in place for convenient parking which could easily be updated with a carport structure creating additional undercover parking. The slightly sloping gravel driveway affords additional parking spaces.
The home has the added bonus of outdoor shedding for storage and two mesh fenced dog runs with adjoining kennels. There is a large poly rainwater tank to the rear of the garage which would be ideal for watering a large vegetable garden.
This is an alluring family home which has been fully upgraded and is in very good condition with minimal upkeep required. It provides loads of space for the family both inside and outside and has massive potential for further development of the extensive grounds. The location is about as convenient as it gets being close to transport and only metres to the main street of Nairne and the new supermarket.
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