Imagine living in one of the best-preserved 19th-century streets in the Adelaide Hills.
"Sumner House" is a wholesome example of its State Heritage listed Townsend Street precinct – with a modified family edge.
Rewired and newly repainted, this bluestone cottage lives large, blending its period features and soaring ceilings with a respectful renovation on a generous 1019sqm allotment.
The romance is real. From the white pickets and last-century stonework to the wisteria-clad return verandah; wait awhile, and the Golden Bunny climbing roses become a seasonal spectacle.
Each leading main room brings richness in retreat – a warm palette, a feature fireplace, or practical storage. Trade the drum kit for a gaming zone or home theatre in the sound-insulated front room, while the library (or fifth bedroom) reveals a wall of shelved reading beside an ornate fireplace.
You'll no doubt claim the sage-hued suite as yours, for its wall-length mirrored robes, ceiling fan, and calming separation opposite the formal lounge.
There's more to the living room's charm than its dado rails, ceiling rose and endearing fireplace – it hides a downstairs cellar and provides a separate entry point – ideal as your home business base or for quiet client time.
With entry via the hallway or lounge, the open plan living zone draws everyone together blending casual dining into the contemporary rear kitchen – a zone hosting a military grey prep island, a Westinghouse electric oven, Bosch induction cooktop, ASKO dishwasher, farmhouse sink and stunning rear views.
A barn door larder reveal lets you stow the coffee machine and stock the preserves.
And a chic refit quietly elevates the fully tiled bathroom with a heritage glow; alongside, ingenuity flips the laundry into multi-purpose mode thanks to a second toilet and shower.
Year-round comfort is assured thanks to a combustion fire, ceiling fans and reverse-cycle split system air conditioning - and via the rear French doors, the backyard invites you to explore its own rich farmhouse benefits.
Smell the roses from the brick-paved patio. Take to the shade for outdoor entertaining. Discover the firepit, lemon and apple trees – even the old well - just ahead of the boundary's creek line.
Chickens? Of course. Herbs and/or veggie beds? They're virtually ready to go, as is a dedicated potting area. And the deep gravelled driveway serves a double carport and ample parking.
Delight in its quirks, admire its authenticity – and at long last, call home sweet home on a slice of Mount Torrens history.
More elements to discover:
Circa 1910 symmetrical bluestone cottage on an approx. 1019sqm allotment
Renovated and recently rewired
Double carport + a deep, gravelled driveway
High ceilings and skirtings + sash windows
Baltic pine floors and capped fireplaces
Remodelled kitchen with stone benchtops, a Bosch induction cooktop and farmhouse sink
Small underground cellar to the central lounge
Versatile 5th bedroom or library/study
Sound-softened home theatre/media room or bedroom
External French doors to a herringbone-paved patio
Renovated laundry features a 2nd WC and 2nd shower
Freshly mulched cottage gardens
Tranquil, farm-style backyard offers firepit entertaining and potting zones
Brand new hot water system
Property Information:
Title Reference: 5477/220
Zoning: Township
Year Built: 1910 (Gov. records)
Council Rates: $3,018.15 per annum
Water Rates: $82.30 per quarter
*Estimated rental assessment: $680 - $720 per week (written rental assessment can be provided upon request)
Adcock Real Estate - RLA66526
Nikki Seppelt 0437 658 067
Andrew Adcock 0418 816 874
Jake Adcock 0432 988 464
*Whilst every endeavour has been made to verify the correct details in this marketing neither the agent, vendor or contracted illustrator take any responsibility for any omission, wrongful inclusion, misdescription or typographical error in this marketing material. Accordingly, all interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify the information provided.
The floor plan included in this marketing material is for illustration purposes only, all measurements are approximate and is intended as an artistic impression only. Any fixtures shown may not necessarily be included in the sale contract and it is essential that any queries are directed to the agent. Any information that is intended to be relied upon should be independently verified.
Property Managers have provided a written rental assessment based on images, floor plan and information provided by the Agent/Vendor – an accurate rental appraisal figure will require a property viewing.
