7 Victoria Street, Gumeracha, SA, 5233 - House Sold on 27 02 2017

SoldFeb 27, 2017

7 Victoria Street, Gumeracha, SA, 5233

Amount undisclosed

2098 m²

House

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30+ days on the market

Sold: Feb 27, 2017

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'KILLARA' c1800's Called 'Killara' due to the 'permanent water' supplying the property's lush garden, this 304m2 home is believed to be the second house ever built in Gumeracha and has been lovingly maintained at an exceptional standard. A rare and large 2098m2 allotment in the centre of the Gumeracha township, 'Killara' is within easy walking distance of the main street and the town's large recreational parkland and oval. A pretty area, Gumeracha is one of South Australia's oldest settled townships due to its pleasant climate and its central proximity to the most productive and fertile regions in South Australia, namely the Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills which are often positioned as two of the best places in the world in which to live. With most property allotments of this size now subdivided, it is refreshing to see an original half-acre holding still intact. Although the property is sub dividable subject to council consent (STCC), it is presented to the market as a whole and as a reminder of how members of the community used to live when the region was settled in the 1800's. Whilst the current vendors accept that the property does not necessarily have to remain in tact it would be a shame to make way for development and lose such a well-established garden setting. The original symmetrical stone cottage is beautiful. The bull nose verandah and roof have been renewed in recent months and the cellar room out the back has had a cute little make over with smart new filament lighting. Automatic front gates make access to the property effortless and the paved driveway, off street parking and two car carport have even been completed with meticulous care and in keeping with the overall look and feel of the property. There is a workshop and small shedding scattered about the property and a chook run tucked into the back corner ensuring an endless supply of natures best fertilizer for the garden. Permanent garden seating has been crafted in strategic locations around the grounds and rainwater storage is ample if you ever feel like switching over from the connected bore or mains water. The house is simply gorgeous from every angle including the outdoor entertainment area that melds seamlessly into the garden, the main house and the two exterior rooms that make up the cellar room and the recently renovated laundry. With access from the large entertainment area directly into the home, the floor plan throughout is appealing and functional. A semi open plan style, the kitchen, main living and dining area are spacious but offer a sense of country warmth with exposed timber, exposed stonework and rustic architectural features that have been cleverly added to property extensions over the years ensuring the architectural integrity of the property has remained intact. There is a separate formal dining room off the kitchen with a fireplace and reclaimed stained glass church windows, and each of the two bathrooms, three bedrooms and original hallway have been well preserved since they were first built over 100 years ago. A delightful and unique property 'Killara' will thrill garden lovers and those who appreciate timeless architecture in a very convenient and central Hills and Valley location. With many more features to discover an inspection of this property is highly recommended for those with discerning and classic tastes.

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Buyer's review

about 9 years ago

Verified Review

Not recommended

When we purchased the house, Angus went through the sale process with us. We signed on Weds afternoon and he explained that the vendors would sign the next day, Thursday, and he would email us the signed contract which would mean that the cooling off period would last until Monday, 2 full business days, with the weekend in between. He emailed us the contract next day, however he did not mention to us that he had changed our agreement by going to see the vendors on Weds evening getting them to sign the contract early, hence the cooling off period would end on Friday. I had to insist that he reverted to our original agreement. Not long after that we received an email request to rate him, but to rate him for selling us a completely different property! We had quite a long settlement time but after about 4 weeks I phoned him and left a message asking if it was possible for us to go to the property and meet the vendors to get an idea of the complexities of the water supply (the house has bore, rainwater and mains). He phoned back and told me he was sorry but the house I was interested in had been sold – I had to remind him that I was the purchaser. When we finally moved in, we found that both the major items included in the sale were flawed to the extent that had we known, we would have insisted they be removed. The large wall-mounted plasma TV was not actually a TV at all, just a display unit, with the interface box, a critical component, missing. The previous owners had it working solely via Foxtel – we do not want Foxtel and therefore it is completely useless. The fridge works but all the controls are broken, so temperature cannot be changed nor can we use any of the features. I do not know what the agent's responsibility is here, but the agent we sold through insisted on full and open disclosure, which we think is admirable.

Buyer

Seller's review

over 9 years ago

Verified Review

7 Victoria St Gumeracha

Dear Angus A big thankyou for selling our property you worked so hard your work ethic communication skills were next to none. you were so honest with us. Also thankyou to Emma you are all a great team Judy & Tony Austin

Seller