Set on a large 2,020 square-metre double block in the main street, complete with fruit trees and vegie garden, this grand home offers a rare opportunity for a largely self-sustainable lifestyle in the scenic, peaceful Flinders Ranges town of Quorn.
Built in 1900 from local stone, the home retains its original features including 12-foot ceilings, Baltic pine flooring, stained glass feature windows, picture rails and fireplaces. The original outhouse still stands in the backyard, today used to store garden tools.
The current owners have improved the property with the addition of a 6.64 kW battery-ready solar system that eliminates large power bills. Remote-controlled electric shutters keep the heat out in summer, and retain the warmth in winter.
The house is connected to town water and sewer. Seven rainwater tanks, with a total capacity of 72,500 litres, ensure you won't lose a drop of precious rain. The property can either be run on town water or rainwater.
Imagine harvesting your own fruit and vegies from the extensive vegetable garden and large variety of fruit trees established by the current owners. Oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, feijoas, figs, plums, apricots, pomegranates, passionfruit, grapes, olives, peaches, pears, jujubes, apples and mulberries - there's something for every season of the year.
Property Features:
Two split-system air conditioning units
Four large bedrooms, all with ceiling fans
Bathroom
Separate laundry with storage room and second toilet
Large country kitchen
Large lounge room with ceiling fan
Sun room
Large attic accessible via staircase
Large double lock-up garage with powered workspace at rear
6.64kW battery-ready solar system
Electric remote control shutters
Two driveways provide excellent access
Settled in the late 1800s, Quorn is a historic railway town that retains most of its original buildings, many of which are heritage listed. Located in the southern Flinders Ranges, it's the perfect base for exploring the spectacular Ranges locally and to the north. The Heysen Trail and the Mawson Trail, a pair of long-distance trails dedicated respectively to walking and cycling, pass through the town and there are many bushwalks and four-wheel drive tracks.
The town itself has excellent facilities, with the nearest large town of Port Augusta just 40 km away, and Adelaide approximately a four-hour drive away.
The facilities on offer in Quorn include:
Area school catering for children from Reception to Year 12
Community library
Post office
Two pubs
Cafes
Gin distillery
Japanese kiosk
Newsagent
Pharmacy
Butcher
Gift shops
Caravan park
IGA supermarket
Two service stations
Emergency services include police station, State Emergency Service, Royal Flying Doctor, hospital, modern medical centre and ambulance service
Community centre
Kerbed, sealed roads
Sports oval and childrens' playgrounds
Aerodrome and airstrip
Fast internet and Telstra mobile coverage
Pichi Richi historic scenic railway
The Phone Code for this property is: 84651. Please quote this number when phoning or texting.
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