Step back in time and fall in love with this beautifully presented 1904 return verandah villa, where timeless character, charming period features and generous living spaces come together to create a truly special country home.
Set on a prominent corner allotment, this stunning four-bedroom plus study nook property makes an unforgettable first impression, with its beautiful street appeal, classic return verandah and cottage-style gardens providing a warm and welcoming entrance.
Step through the front door into the main hallway, where high ceilings and charming period details immediately set the tone. To the right, the spacious main bedroom features a built-in fireplace, carpet flooring and ceiling fan. To the left are bedrooms two and four, both showcasing their own fireplaces, with bedroom four boasting a stunning stone feature wall. Bedroom three is equally full of character, featuring beautiful Baltic pine flooring and its own fireplace.
The centrally located two-way bathroom combines traditional charm with practical convenience, featuring a shower, clawfoot bath, toilet, timber vanity and skylight. The bathroom provides access to a versatile office, study or utility room with its own side entrance, making it ideal for working from home or accommodating a variety of family needs. A generous laundry is conveniently located just off this space.
At the heart of the home, the large lounge room offers a cosy and inviting place to relax, complete with a second front entrance, combustion heater with decorative mantle, split-system air conditioning, beautiful bay window and Baltic pine floorboards.
The spacious kitchen overlooks the backyard through a large picture window and offers a wonderful blend of old-world charm and modern convenience. Features include the original wood oven/stove, four-burner electric cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher and Baltic pine flooring. Adjoining the kitchen, the sunroom is a lovely space to enjoy the garden views, with slate flooring and expansive windows bringing the outdoors in.
Outside, the property continues to impress with an undercover entertaining area, established cottage-style gardens, a small garden shed and a separate outdoor toilet. Double gates provide easy access to the backyard, while the substantial double garage is conveniently positioned with access from Minden Street. Complete with automatic roller doors, concrete flooring and power, it offers excellent vehicle accommodation and workshop potential.
There is also a second storage area complete with cellar, while the large rainwater tank is plumbed to the laundry and outside toilet.
Presented in stunning condition, this beautiful home is a wonderful celebration of its history, with character and charm at every turn, while offering the space and functionality required for modern living.
Whether you're looking for a welcoming family home, room to spread out, or a peaceful country escape, this exceptional Saddleworth property offers a lifestyle opportunity that is becoming increasingly hard to find.
A home with history, heart and plenty of room to make your own memories.
Specifications:
CT / 5299/934, 5299/935
Council / Clare & Gilbert Valleys
Zoning / N
Built / 1910
Land / 1349m2 (approx)
Council Rates / $pa
Emergency Services Levy / $pa
SA Water / $pq
Estimated rental assessment / (written rental assessment can be provided upon request)
Nearby Schools / Saddleworth P.S, Riverton and District H.S
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