Garden Cottage is a charming, historic house set in a beautiful botanic garden. Set behind a private hedge, both the house and garden provide a rare opportunity to enjoy an authentic piece of Stirling's history.
The house was built in 1905 as the location and residence for health services in the Longwood area and the majority of original features have been preserved so that today it is a peaceful sanctuary and retreat from the pressures of urban life.
It also provides, with easy access to Adelaide, the chance to create a country life in a property characterised by beautiful outdoor areas, scenic paths and a majestic hills garden with views across the adjacent valley.
The house is sited on a spacious 4255sq metres of gardens with rhododendrons, and majestic beech, fir, poplar and pin oak trees providing glorious colours in autumn.
A shady return veranda and paved outdoor and grassed areas provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor living.
Inside the house the original features include timber floors, high ceilings, built in bookshelves, open fireplaces and leadlight windows.
The main living room is characterised by tall dormer and leadlight windows, and wooden floors along with a generous fireplace.
Large picture windows frame the glorious garden views from the rear of the property and bring light and airiness into the living/dining area and study. In winter the fireplace and reverse cycle air conditioning provide heating to create a cosy space and the opportunity to watch the glorious trees and sunset from this location.
The kitchen, located adjacent to the dining area, features an original fireplace which has a freestanding oven and plenty of storage cupboards.
The master bedroom draws in natural light through various windows and French doors and has built in robes and an adjacent ensuite. Two more bedrooms, with high ceilings and original features, provide comfortable retreats and are part of the original building design. A main bathroom and separate toilet comprise the remaining area of the house.
This is a charming property. it provides the opportunity to enjoy hills living with easy access to the renowned Stirling and Aldgate villages, the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden and to the wineries and restaurants of the Adelaide Hills.
There's so much to love:
- 4255sqm approx. of flowering gardens
- Two generous living environments
- Main bedroom suite with built-in robes, ensuite and French doors to gardens
- Two more lovely bedrooms
- Home office/study
- Two white and bright bathrooms
- External laundry
- Two store sheds plus woodshed
- Secure garage
- Reverse cycle split system AC unit to lounge
- Moments from Heathfield Primary for leisurely school drop-offs
- Just fourteen minutes to the Glen Osmond tollgate
Specifications:
CT / 5464/440
Council / Adelaide Hills
Zoning / PRuL
Built / 1905
Land / 1.05A (approx)
Council Rates / $3,353.20pa
Emergency Services Levy / $88.10pa
SA Water / $82.30pq
Estimated rental assessment / $690 - $740 per week / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools / Heathfield P.S, Heathfield H.S
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