Last Listing description (May 2010)
A Hidden Treasure on 1375 square metres of land.
This 1880's symmetrical cottage is going to inspire you to greatness. There is so much more to this cottage than meets the eye and you can't help but be impressed by the size of the home, the potential the home offers you, and the size of the block (1375 sqm).
Sitting alongside the museum, and set back behind your story book picket fence and shaded by a glorious tree, you can sit on the front porch and just watch the world go by. Or you can enter in through the verandah and start to realise the potential from the very beginning. The front four rooms are all very large, the formal lounge has a gas heater and the master bedroom offers an open fireplace, the second and third bedrooms are also a good size with the third boasting a full wall of robes. We have the character high ceilings and floorboard features throughout .
Down to the centre of the home and you would expect to find the wet areas all quite close together and the back door - but not with this one you don't. It just keeps going!
There is a central 2nd living area or family room with a combustion wood heater, a spacious separate dining room with reverse cycle refrigerated air conditioning perfect for large family gatherings, a renovated kitchen with electric stove, a new Ikea kitchen, and the piece de resistance - standing loud and proud in the corner a fully working wood stove.
The bathroom has also been renovated and the old and new blend beautifully here with a new shower screen, new accessories, and a slate floor.
The rear lobby and laundry is very spacious with a brand new hot water service, and separate toilet.
Surely it ends here you ask? Oh no! Definitely not touched for many, many years and has been utilised as an indoor shed/storage rooms of recent times there is not one but two adjoining rooms. If you have imagination, and vision, the opportunities for these rooms are endless. You will need to roll up your work sleeves that's for sure - but it will be worth it. The first room is right alongside the bathroom so the plumbing is right there. Can you imagine a spa room, with a separate dressing room or linen storage. Perhaps a second bathroom so when you're working outside guys you have your own bathroom, or one for your guests to use when you're entertaining in your huge back yard. What about an indoor/outdoor room complete with a pizza oven built in to the existing brick fireplace with its own pantry with room for a second fridge. Do it up for your teenagers, or do it up extra nice for aged parents, a guest room, a home office, a reading room, library or computer room. It does require work, there is no hiding that fact - whether you are handy and can do it all or part of it yourself of whether you need it done for you - it would add value on no matter what you did.
The house ends there, the area around the house is quite flat, then it is terraced to a sloping block upwards. There is a second toilet outside, rainwater tanks, sundry shedding, vegie patches, and a very very impressive triple garage with concrete floor. The block stretches from Burra Road all the way through to Hill Street with rear access. The views from the Hill Street entrance are spectacular.
Who knows, maybe in the future you might build a brand spanking new home at the top of the block and rent out the cottage (subject to council consent). You will be limited only by your imagination.
Saddleworth is a small country town with good community spirit in the Gilbert Valley. It is just 30 minutes from Gawler, Clare and the Barossa Valley, and only minutes to the first of many wineries in the region. The town facilities include an IGA supermarket, post office, hairdresser, petrol station, two hotels, sporting facilities and a primary school, as well as other speciality shops. Just 9 kms down the road to Riverton where the area high school is, (school bus included) Riverton also offers swimming pool, golf course, two banks, police station, hospital, doctor, cafe, hardware and many speciality shops.
Whether you are a first home buyer, someone looking for a larger property to move into, or a sound investment, this property is screaming for a look. At this price it will certainly not last long and represents sensational value.
Please phone the agent to secure an inspection by appointment
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