As unique by name as it is by opportunity, Elephant House stands proudly on a prominent 2,681sqm parcel within the Mount Torrens State Heritage-listed precinct, a sidestep from the township's beloved hotel.
Built in the days when Townsend Street bustled with horse-drawn coaches trotting between Adelaide and the Murrayland's, this remarkable relic has spent more than 160 years adapting to the needs of its community.
Some of its many lives include as a residence with - general store, post office, butcher's shop and coffee lounge. Now, the rare jewel seeks an ambitious custodian willing to restore its splendour.
And its weathered yet enchanting street presence will be putty in the hands of a skilled tradesperson or passionate historian.
Held for more than 60 years by the late local mechanical icon, Andy Bennett, Elephant House is a survivor.
With plenty of period features to showcase, including prolific stonework, delicate stained glass, original sash and cylinder glass windows, lofty ceilings, a marble fireplace and an old wood oven, it's ready to breathe again.
Outdoors, the generous allotment calls for a landscape rethink - perhaps some fruit trees or a rear garden terrace - maximising the sight and sound of the tranquil, stone-lined creek that flows through the property.
Whether the vision is a bespoke country home or a boutique Airbnb, a creative studio, café or gallery, or a balance of each, Elephant House is an incredibly rare canvas in a country setting synonymous with cellar doors, artisan producers and short-stay accommodation - and most notably, proximity to Woodside.
With power and water connected, the previously tenanted property will require substantial restoration before it can be fit for occupancy.
It's not mission impossible. It's an exciting tell-all of South Australian pioneering history, seeking a mission of magic......
CT 5811/493
Allotment 88 / FP 155403
Hundred: Talunga
Zone: Township - (T)
Land area: 2,681.04 m2 approx.
Council: Adelaide Hills
Council rates: $2,639.76 per annum approx.
SA mains water & power connection
Heritage Area: Mt Torrens / ID Code: H4730429 / Heritage Number: 27552
R&H Hills & Fleurieu Paul Clifford 0427 796 144 / Darcy Clifford 0437 553 995
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