Best Offers By 12noon Wednesday 9th September (unless sold prior)
Aldgate village has always held a coveted place in Adelaide Hills living since it was established in 1882. From its lofty position since 1895 Seton-Brae has been watching over it.
Set above Strathalbyn Road on some 2,900sqm, this classic stone fronted villa stands as a grand reminder of the Hills' summer house era when Adelaide's elite escaped the heat for cooler air and room to breathe.
Mrs Waterhouse was Seton Brae's first custodian, a name synonymous with early Adelaide prominence, followed by a rare succession of primarily women owners a backstory worth exploring.
Restored, updated and modernised over time, the three-bedroom high gabled villa's newest upgrades include the kitchen, two bathrooms, laundry and mudroom. These stand beside rather than outshine its century-old pendants, sash windows, fireplaces, doors, and hardware, all considered jewellery to its fabric.
Led by the primary suite, the bedroom offers sweeping garden views, a walk-in robe and contemporary ensuite the only addition that steps beyond the home's original footprint.
Beyond the home's more formal living room, a glass-wrapped winter room captures sunlight and warmth, perfect for play or as a day room to enjoy the valley views over the tree tops. With its separate front entry it even offers the opportunity for a home office or separate workspace.
The large, well-appointed kitchen flows into the dining area creating a social family hub where stonework, plaster and tongue-and-groove ceilings contrast modern stainless steel appliances and sleek storage. The adjoining mudroom and separate laundry spill outside to a semi-enclosed multipurpose outdoor living room.
Here, entertaining enjoys light and seasonal breezes through louvered windows, while the kitchen's original wood stove radiates warmth and atmosphere. Perfect for summer days and cooler Aldgate nights.
Following the rambling garden paths there are additions and keepsakes to discover. Annie's House once the former maid's quarters rises to the back, now perfect as a separate play space or art studio. A fully fenced garden zone creates a safe world for kids and pets, while raised veggie beds and fruit trees are perfect for a healthy home-grown lifestyle.
And everywhere, the extensive grounds reflect its grand century old landscape design.
Hand-laid stone traces its contours, terraces emerge beneath tall trees, and beyond the rose garden rises an original stone archway. Shaded by a majestic Golden Cyprus sits a stone viewing terrace built to watch the comings and goings of Aldgate village life in its formative years!
Today practicality keeps pace. Access via the Gibb Road driveway to a dual carport and additional guest parking or drive through to the triple car garage and the gated Strathalbyn Road entrance.
With every village essential in walking reach - Pilates studios, fresh produce, Fred's Eatery, restaurants and The Aldgate Pump Hotel - there's no reason to reserve this distinctive home just for summer.
Loved, lived in and ready for more, Seton-Brae is a rare Aldgate estate with historic pedigree that's relaxed enough for modern family life. Step up and discover a jewel
More reasons to inspect:
Historic 3-bedroom villa on an elevated corner 2900sqm allotment
Distinct hand-laid dry-stone garden walls
Powered triple-car garaging with mezzanine for storage
Dual carport + guest parking
Formal living room with a gas fireplace
Mitsubishi Electric ducted and zoned R/C A/C
Porcelain kitchen benchtops and splashbacks
Westinghouse wall oven and combination oven, ASKO dishwasher
ASKO 900mm gas cooktop and Whispair range hood
Charming eat-in kitchen and dining beneath tongue-and-groove ceilings
Walk-in pantry/storeroom
Cellar and under-house storage
Remodelled family bathroom with concealed WC
Sparkling mudroom and laundry with tall storage and extensive bench space
Semi-enclosed indoor-outdoor alfresco with louvres, light and views
Safely fenced backyard for kids and pets
Tool shed, garden shed + raised garden beds
Semi-restored former maid's quarters with internal Baltic pine cladding
Historic and prolific garden stonework and retaining walls
Mysterious ancient garden to explore
A unique property rarely offered for sale during its long history
Specifications:
CT / 6266/774
Council / Adelaide Hills
Zoning / RuN
Built / 1895
Land / 2922m2 (approx)
Frontage / 45.23m
Council Rates / $3,136.69pa
Emergency Services Levy / $77.10pa
SA Water / $328.53pq
Estimated rental assessment $840 - $900per week/ Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools / Aldgate P.S, Stirling East P.S, Heathfield P.S, Bridgewater P.S, Crafers P.S, Heathfield H.S
Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition). Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal and financial advice. Should this property be scheduled for auction, the Vendor's Statement may be inspected at any Harris Real Estate office for 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts. RLA | 343103
