Commanding a 2-acre parcel touching the banks of the River Torrens, 21 Winton Road's epic bones have been respectfully claimed, carefully honoured, and patiently evolved into something truly rare.
Step beyond the gate and the world falls away. Dating back to 1853 as a Cobb & Co staging post within Birdwood's original township plans, a stone façade stands with quiet certainty - timeless, grounded, and impossible to replicate.
Inside, past and present move as one. A layered series of restorations and extensions have shaped a home that respects its origins while embracing modern ease. Picture windows draw the outdoors in at every turn, framing gardens, river and rolling greenery like a living canvas.
Upstairs, warmth and scale define the living zones. A front lounge, anchored by a combustion fire, invites cosy winters, while a central dining domain rises beneath a soaring timber cathedral ceiling to bring everyone together beautifully.
The kitchen balances poise and purpose. Carrara marble surfaces, a farmhouse sink, and high-end stainless-steel appliances create a space that feels every bit the showpiece, yet performs seamlessly day to day.
Accommodation is thoughtfully zoned, with a privately positioned main suite boasting walk-in robe and ensuite. Two additional bedrooms - each with rich exposed stone walls - share a family bathroom, while a dedicated office adds bonus flexibility for work, study, or creative pursuits.
Below, the mood shifts again. A stone-wrapped lounge and adjoining bar introduce a more intimate layer that's part tasting room, part hideaway, offering a space to unwind or reimagine entirely.
Outdoors, the lifestyle writes itself. A sweeping balcony, grand front veranda, and rear alfresco offer your choice of stage for morning coffee, Christmas lunch, or days spent watching each day and season roll through.
Secret gardens, open lawns, and towering established trees create a setting that feels both curated and completely natural, while the river becomes its own nature playground. Extensive shedding and garaging ensure practicality keeps pace, while a fully fenced paddock invites four-legged friends. It's a place for campfires under stars, wildlife watching at dusk, and childhoods defined by space and imagination, all without ever leaving home.
Despite the serenity, convenience remains close at hand. Birdwood's cafés, supermarket, schools, and sporting clubs sit just minutes away, while Adelaide CBD is within comfortable commuting distance - close enough when required, far enough to feel a world away.
Birdwood's past, present, and future, all in one remarkable holding welcome home.
More to love:
8100sqm (approx.) parcel
C1853 home with only 4 owners since construction
Restored and extended in 1983, tightly held and lovingly maintained by one family since
Kitchen, ensuite, and mains box updated 2013
Solid stone construction for warmth in winter and coolness in summer
Double car garage workshop, plus single car garage, garden and wood sheds
Rainwater tanks
Septic system
Concealed European laundry
Split system air conditioning to dining room and main bedroom
Nectre combustion wood burner to lounge
Tasmanian oak balcony, recently restored and reoiled
Freshly repainted throughout interiors
Polished pine floorboards, slate floors, and new loop pile carpets to bedrooms
High ceilings, raked to dining
Built-in robes to main and second bedroom
Under house storage annex
Established gardens, including pear and river red gum trees
Provisions for fire hose system
Well
Specifications:
CT / 5230/161
Council / Adelaide Hills
Zoning / PRuL
Built / 1853
Land / 8100m2 (approx)
Council Rates / $2332pa
Emergency Services Levy / $54.10pa(conc.)
SA Water / n/a
Estimated rental assessment $720 - $790 per week/ Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools / Birdwood P.S, Birdwood H.S
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