Welcome to 7831 Horrocks Highway, Penwortham, a grand 1850s residence masterfully crafted from original Clare Valley limestone and bluestone. This historic home seamlessly blends timeless elegance with sophisticated, expansive living. Step
inside to a majestic formal lounge defined by soaring pressed metal ceilings, beautiful custom cabinetry, and an elegant fireplace. The home flows effortlessly into a breathtaking, light-filled open-plan living area with a second fireplace, connecting to a formal dining room and a magnificent kitchen featuring custom Victorian tiled bench tops. A private wing hosts four generous bedrooms or flexible study spaces, rich with abundant built-in storage.
Framed by a tranquil canopy of mature trees, this expansive 1,100m2 property is an enchanting sanctuary. Classic front, side, and rear verandahs envelope the home, offering peaceful, inviting spaces to relax or entertain. Generous green surrounds provide a blank canvas to expand, landscape, or tailor to your lifestyle vision (STCC). Complete with off-street parking for two cars, two garden sheds, and exceptional water and garden infrastructure, the grounds are perfectly equipped for seamless living.
Penwortham offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with convenient proximity to local schools, shops, and services. Surrounded by rolling Clare Valley landscapes, this location provides the perfect balance of country living while remaining connected to nearby townships. This property is going to Auction; to register your interest please phone Connor Young on 0402 775 599 or Shane Hawkins on 0498 835 373.
Also for sale as Australian land known to be used as hobby land, farming,
Features You'll Love:
• An expansive 1,100m2 allotment surrounded by mature trees and a tranquil,
leafy canopy.
• Crafted from timeless Clare Valley limestone and bluestone, featuring a Mintaro slate front pathway. Custom timber windows with cotton voile curtains throughout and
heritage doors with authentic hardware.
• Grand front lounge room featuring soaring pressed metal ceilings, custom
cabinetry, and an elegant fireplace.
• Versatile, skylit sitting area acting as a central connector between living areas.
• Light-filled open-plan meals and living space boasting abundant natural light
and a second fireplace.
• Kitchen featuring custom Victorian tiled bench tops, flowing into a large formal
dining room.
• Private wing with flexible bedroom/study layouts and plentiful built-in storage.
• Central family bathroom complete with a classic cast-iron clawfoot bath,
separate shower, and adjacent laundry room.
• Massive covered pergola for year-round outdoor entertaining, plus a private
secondary rear verandah.
• An abundant collection of Walter Duncan roses throughout the garden as well as fruit trees
including cherries, apples, pomegranates, pears, olives, lemons, oranges, yuzu, and quinces.
• Two separate garden sheds and secure off-street parking for 2 cars.
• Dual hot water systems, featuring a new energy-efficient heat pump main unit
plus a secondary off-peak electric system for the kitchen.
• Energy features include a 4.7kW solar system, and an LPG gas bayonet
connection.
• Active StarLink satellite dish with an existing connection.
• Water infrastructure including two 20,000L rainwater tanks and a 20,000L bore
water tank connected to a garden irrigation system.
Specifications:
• Built - 1850
• House - 192m2 (approx.)
• Land - 1,100m2 (approx.)
• Frontage - 32.3m
• Zoned - RU - Rural
• Council - CLARE & GILBERT VALLEYS
• Rates - $1,590 annually (approx.)
• Heat pump hot water and additional off-peak heater for the kitchen
• Easement - N/A
• Mains Water - N/A
• Rainwater and bore water for the house and garden
• Mains Electricity - Yes
• Solar - Available (4.7kw approx)
• Gas - LPG in kitchen
• Sewerage - Septic
• Starlink satellite dish and connection in place
• Heating & Cooling - LPG bayonet fitting as well as fireplaces for wood heating
The safety of our clients, staff and the community is extremely important to us, so we
have implemented strict hygiene policies at all our properties. We welcome your
inquiry and look forward to hearing from you.
RLA 345285
*Disclaimer: Neither the Agent nor the Vendor accept any liability for any error or omission in this advertisement. 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. Any prospective purchaser should not rely solely on 3rd party information providers to confirm the details of this property or land and are advised to enquire directly with the agent in order to review the certificate of title and local government details provided with the completed Form 1 vendor statement.
