Stirling was a favoured location chosen by the wealthy & prominent families of nineteenth century South Australia for many of the districts historic properties primarily used as their summer homes.’Sandford’ is a superb residence of 7 principal rooms, retaining many of the features that make period homes so loved & sought after. Impeccably presented throughout this two storey residence reflects timeless elegance & style offering a wonderful blend of formal & informal living areas. Features include dramatically defined 14 ceilings, decorative skirtings, cornices, architraves & polished Baltic floorboards. The home is naturally cool in summer with massive stone walls & there are ornate open fire places in many of the rooms with beautifully crafted mantle pieces. Ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning has been installed for year round comfort.The upper level consisting of a glorious north facing sunroom, an impressive formal sitting room & dining room. Centrally located the Jag kitchen has been beautifully manufactured in keeping with the style of the home & has a commercial size oven & gas hotplates which fit beautifully into the old woodstove alcove.Also full of character, the lower level comprises a fantastic retreat, consisting of another living area with slow combustion heater, 3rd bedroom/study & excellent storage room with external access.Located on a woodland garden setting of approximately 1/2 acre (2050sqm) filled with a myriad of native & exotic trees & shrubs, small orchard & vegetable gardens. Plants include magnolias, an abundance of camellias, rhododendrons hydrangeas, apple, pear, berries & a variety of bulbs to name a few. Extensive meandering paths add delightful character to this garden which also has valuable rear access.The convenient location is within walking distance to St. Catherines school, the Stirling shopping precinct, bus & easy access to the SE Freeway, a 10 minute drive to Burnside Village only 25 minutes to the CBD (approx.)