Iconic Middleton seafront position on 798sqm approximately with breathtaking uninterrupted ocean views.
While some properties that capture your attention, others capture your heart... this much loved cottage, owned and lived in permanently by the same family members since 1982, does both.
The Southern Ocean, with wild, blue water, white rolling lines of surf breaks, long lingering Summer sunsets and occasional sightings of migratory southern right whales, is a constant, powerful presence.
Nature here always is in charge, as it has been for millennia. Soaring long winged seabirds glide effortlessly above wildflowers growing on the clifftops. Views from the stone and timber cottage, and from the front raised timber deck, extend south west around the Fleurieu coastline. Pullen Island, with its seal colony, is prominent just off the Port Elliot Coastal Headland, the countryside beyond is dominated by The Bluff, while Wright Island lies on the far south west horizon.
Historic Encounter Bay, where English navigator Flinders unexpectedly met peacefully with French explorer Baudin in 1802, despite their countries being war torn, usually offers more tranquil water. Nearby Victor Harbor is the destination for an historic steam train that attracts tourists from all over Australia. The South Coast offers many facilities, including doctors, dentists and a regional hospital.
The cottage, owned, extended and treasured by the mother, son and daughter-in-law over almost 45 years, is well worn yet it has worn well. Stone was used extensively for the cottage, laid mostly by former Cornish stonemason and local late Tom Harvey, while horizontal pine paneling was carefully chosen for its grain by the owner's son with his mid 60's links to Vancouver Island. The roof was replaced with quality material. The garden is filled with colourful flowers, there is a small studio housing the octogenarian's extensive WW2 book collection and the large full height garage was designed to fit a 19ft trailer sailer and 4WD.
The secure back garden is ideal for pets and possibly grandchildren with sandy feet and surfboards! A 'book nook' offers a quiet retreat and a patio invites lazy afternoons, especially after a long morning walk along Middleton Beach towards the historic paddle steamer town of Goolwa.
While the cottage, with its warm timber aesthetic, rugged stone fireplace, a bathroom with adjacent laundry, two bedrooms and kitchen/living area looking out at sea and sky, could be retained, a season or two observing the seasons could spark an imaginative spacious two level rebuild (subject to planning consent), representing a long term family investment.
The elderly owners are moving into a semi aged/retirement premises and wish their successors new beginnings with an equally happy 45 years at 110 Surfers Parade Middleton on South Australia's very special Fleurieu Pensinsula.
This property is unique in that it instinctively shares its love of history, land and ocean with all who visitlet your imagination begin.
Specifications:
CT / 5643/174
Council / Alexandrina
Zoning / N
Built / 1976
Land / 807m2 (approx)
Frontage / 18.29m
Council Rates / $pa
Emergency Services Levy / $pa
SA Water / $pq
Estimated rental assessment / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools /Goolwa P.S, Goolwa Secondary College
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