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Sitting prominently in an elevated position & overlooking a verdant landscape painted with rolling hills, native vegetation & roaming cattle, this extended 1915 stone homestead is situated on approximately 12.5 acres & epitomises the quintessential Australian Dream. The original Symmetrical Cottage has been substantially extended and renovated throughout and the magnificent grounds have been cleared, landscaped and partially fenced and paddocked.

The long tree-lined driveway introduces the country style home capturing classic features of a true homestead reminiscent of its era which has been brilliantly refurbished over the years. Harmonizing a balanced blend of country charm & contemporary design the home has an exceptional interior of vast proportions which is beautifully presented & designed to perfectly meet the demands of a modern family.

With the family in mind, a huge living space incorporates the kitchen, dining & lounge. This fantastic space features a built-in open fire & bi-fold doors to the rear garden with picturesque views overlooking the valley. The attractive kitchen has stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, gas hot plates & excellent cupboard, bench & storage provisions & provides access to the well-equipped laundry.

The master bedroom is well situated at one end of the home for privacy & has a beautifully appointed ensuite bathroom & spacious walk-in robe & French doors to a paved patio. At the other end of the home is another large family room & four additional double size bedrooms (bedrooms 2, 3 & 4 with fire places). This area is serviced by an attractive master bathroom with underfloor heating. Features such as high ceilings, timber floors, ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning, & quality fixtures & fittings throughout all enhance the liveability & appeal of this property.

Neat gardens surround the home & the setting is very pretty with plenty of level areas for children to play. There are great outdoor entertaining areas, veggie patch & a fantastic quality built wood oven. This picturesque property is the perfect place to live a sustainable lifestyle & integrate activities such as animal husbandry & is suitable for cattle grazing, horses, sheep, alpacas, & poultry with potential for small cropping/horticulture. There are excellent provisions for the horse enthusiast with two well-fenced paddocks & plenty of cleared, levelled areas that could easily be converted to an arena with ample parking for floats & vehicles. The vibrant ecosystem that thrives around the winter creek that runs through the property supports diverse wildlife such as Rainbow Lorikeets, Kookaburras, Cockatoos, Frogs, Koalas & Kangaroos.

For those seeking good shedding, this property offers quality shedding with space for vehicles, caravan or boat & great storage for the tradesman plus excellent rain water storage, water from the well & an unequipped bore.

This excellent Hills property is apt for an escape to the country offering a superb blend of modern living, country charm, privacy & an enviable lifestyle! This property unites so many of the attributes desired by purchasers in the Adelaide Hills; a substantial, immaculate family home set on 5.076 hectares, a great location so close to Aldgate & only 6km to Stirling & within easy reach of the SE Freeway with an approximate 30 minute drive to the CBD.