Another SOLD by Holly Freeland!
History tells, this magnificent house was constructed in 1925 for the Manager of the Willunga-Bangor Company, Basil Dunstan. Designed by his father and architect, John Dunstan who purchased the slate quarry in 1917, it is believed to have been part of a marketing strategy demonstrating the many uses of slate which are featured throughout the property.
Also previously used at times as a Council Office, the unique design is mainly constructed of slate panels with distinctive red brick columns and chimneys seen from the roadside.
Now proudly set on the Willunga Slate Walking Trail and owned by the same family for over the past 45 years, this local iconic residence has been tastefully modernised to become a practical and comfortable family home with the additions of three sizeable sheds and a fantastic undercover outdoor entertainment area overlooking a secure yard with established lawns, fruit trees plus a fire pit with tiered stone-wall seating.
Inside offers three bedrooms plus study, two beautifully renovated bathrooms, two living areas, wide hallways with elegant chandeliers, polished timber flooring and high ceilings throughout.
The spacious and practical kitchen has a dishwasher, an original Simpson & Son wood stove and slate-shelved pantry whilst the laundry features a wash copper and slate trough and leads out to the mud room with access to the underground cellar.
What an opportunity to secure a piece of Willunga history on over half an acre in the Township Centre. Whether you are seeking a lifestyle change or your forever home, this spectacular property has to be seen to be appreciated!
Additional Features/information:
- Master bedroom with walk-through dressing room
- Renovated ensuite with Victoria + Albert freestanding luxury bath & ethanol fireplace
- Renovated shower room with quality brass tapware
- Split system air-conditioning and woodfire heating
- Instant gas hot water (bottled gas)
- Side gated and drive through access to rear yard
- Three Olympic Heritage gable sheds with concrete floor and power
- Original slate-walled garage and stone-built woodshed
- State Heritage Registered
- Township Neighbourhood zone
- History information Source - Willunga National Trust & The SA Heritage Places database