Etched into over seven acres of utter rural beauty, this time-softened homestead wraps itself in return verandahs, enduring bones, established gardens and country views that never get old, moments from Lobethal's village heart and wine country cellar doors.
Set back from the road to carve out its own bore-fed world with animal-ready paddocks, prolific shedding, original barn and a separate cottage, 'Highfield 'C1925 holds dear the makings of a practical hobby farm.
The home wears that patina of time with pride, primed for a cosmetic refresh across a versatile floorplan with at least three bedrooms, a sunroom, two bathrooms and a bevy of charming living zones.
Its timber floors, lofty ceilings, ornate fireplaces, cosy combustion heaters and light-grabbing sash windows with a soothing garden view are all worth preserving, while the country-style timber kitchen will keep on keeping on.
Separate lounge and dining rooms give the plan that old-school simplicity; the ensuite and walk-in-robe ensure there's no disputing which bedroom is yours; and that separate cottage is a restoration away from becoming the perfect art studio.
Tinkerers and big toy collectors will love the barn and vast powered shed, the deck waits patiently for long-table lunches, and the land itself - with a creek, a century old oak and abundant birdlife - is like something out of a storybook.
And it all sits just 2km from Lobethal village and a short drive or bus ride to several Hills schools, Mount Barker centre, the pick of many world-class wineries and Adelaide itself. It's time for a tree change.
More to love:
• Torrens titled 1925 homestead on approx. 2.91ha, or just over seven acres
• Double-brick construction, corrugated iron roof and classic country proportions
• Bore access and rainwater supply, with rainwater plumbed to the whole house.
• Ceiling insulation, electric hot water, NBN connection and septic system
• Split-system air conditioning and slow combustion heating, with active chimneys adding to the home's old-world usability
• Timber kitchen benchtops, timber joinery, Miele and Westinghouse appliances and a generous country kitchen/meals zone with garden outlooks
• Flexible floorplan with formal lounge, formal dining/possible bedroom, separate living room, meals room and long sunroom
• Main bedroom wing with ensuite, walk-in robe and nearby laundry, giving the floorplan more liveability than its era suggests
• Two bathrooms, internal laundry, freezer/storage room and direct access to the garage under the main roof
• Verandahs and covered outdoor edges on multiple sides of the home
• Huge barn, multiple sheds, carport/shed, stores, rainwater tanks and a powered shed for machinery, cars, trailers and tools
• Separate cottage with fireplace, ready for restoration as a studio, retreat, creative workspace or character-filled garden outbuilding
• New boundary and internal fencing, with usable paddocks already shaped for animals, hobby farming or a self-sufficient Hills lifestyle
• Close to Emma & Ivy, Klose's Lobethal, Lobethal township services, public transport, local primary schooling and high school zoning to Oakbank and Birdwood.
CT | 5333/213
Council | Adelaide Hills Council
Zoning | PRuL
Built | 1925
Land | 3.05ha (approx)
Council Rates | $ p.a.
Emergency Services Levy | $ p.a.
Estimated rental assessment | Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools | Lobethal P.S, Gumeracha P.S, Woodside P.S, Lenswood P.S, Birdwood P.S, Birdwood H.S, Oakbank School, Banksia Park International H.S, Mount Barker H.S, Modbury H.S
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Harcourts Adelaide Hills - RLA 158908.
