Spying cattle pastures and ancient gums from gardens that stop neighbours in their tracks, this polished and preserved cottage is poised for its most endearing and entertaining phase yet.
And its three-bedroom, two-bathroom charm spans three defining eras - built c.1875, extended c.1920 and c.1990, with a host of newer upgrades to influence the young family or newly retired buyer.
Boasting a luminous coat of white inside and out, a 9kW solar system with a 20kW battery, new stainless kitchen appliances, alarm and camera security, a double carport, off-street parking for six cars, and a concealed workshop/garage, there's plenty of practical clout.
Yet its lifestyle-defining moment is the enveloping rear deck, designed to stretch the extended indoors further on a lovingly landscaped and irrigated 670m2 allotment, while Nairne Creek traverses the rear boundary.
The rear couple's retreat opens French doors to the deck and features a modern ensuite, makeup station and mirrored robes, while the office, set within the thick stone walls of the home's former cold store, becomes a versatile hidden haven in modern white.
Positioned centrally, the casual meals area enjoys an electric fireplace with an authentic wood flame, while the family bathroom has the space-saving efficiency of a hideaway European laundry.
Enjoy the northern sun from under the feature Chinese Elm or capture every season from the kitchen; its full remodel honouring cottage themes, a sweeping island to eat from, and flow from the rear lounge to the unfolding deck.
High privacy screens become the backdrop to the front garden stage a floor show of colour beneath deciduous summer shade - and it's everything this dreamy vintage deserves.
There are huge benefits to this historic town: a Bald Hills Road slipstream onto the SE Freeway, the Tin Shed Distillery, Klose's Foodland, Howards Winery, Lot 100, a short stroll to the pub, a 10-minute drive to Mount Barker, even bus routes to the city, just 50m from home.
There's only one way to experience nurtured and extended 19th century style; this is it. And its newest phase has never looked better.
Look to edge-of-town Nairne for the utmost tranquillity:
Extended c.1875 stone cottage with rural hills views
Landscaped cottage garden colour
Elevated, west-facing rear deck with café blinds
Fully repainted, inside & out
9.7kW Fronius solar + 20kW Alpha-Ess battery (8 months per year virtually free)
Tranquil Nairne Creek traverses the rear boundary
New appliances to the contemporary country kitchen
Former cold store-turn-home-office
Primary bedroom features an ensuite & rear patio French doors
Sumptuous rear lounge offers external French doors & split system comfort
Split system R/C A/C, mirrored robes & bamboo floors throughout
2 contemporary bathrooms
Set & forget irrigation
Mains water + septic sewer
And more.
Specifications:
CT / 6168/37
Council / Mount Barker
Zoning / N
Built / 1860
Land / 670m2 (approx)
Frontage / 18.35m
Council Rates / $3,423.39pa
Emergency Services Levy / $130.25pa
SA Water / $78.60pq
Estimated rental assessment $590 - $640 per week/ Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools / Nairne School - Preschool and Primary, Littlehampton P.S, Mount Barker H.S
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