Positioned at the end of a quiet little lane this quintessential country cottage could have been plucked straight off the cover of a chocolate box. Set on 2 acres, with creek frontage and surrounded by scenic countryside, the property also offers exceptional facilities for the horse lover, rounding off that idyllic rural lifestyle to perfection.

Inside brings to mind vintage English living, beautifully decorated with rustic touches and sympathetically highlighting the charm of the original 1950s features that run throughout. From polished pine floorboards to the brick open fireplace to the stunning farmhouse kitchen, character emanates from every corner.

Picture book gardens front and rear, bordered by hedging offer a pretty surrounding environment to gaze upon from every window. Balmy summer days can be spent in the dappled shade of a huge old ash tree, reading a book or enjoying a picnic on the lawn. Beyond, hidden from view whilst being exceptionally accessible to the home, lies a fantastic equestrian set up which will light up the eyes of every horse enthusiast.

The 125m2 solid brick 1953 built cottage features:

* 3 good size bedrooms, one with picture rail
* Cosy lounge room with brick fireplace and built in timber shelving and cupboards to the alcoves ether side and aspect to the front garden
* Spacious dining room with front garden outlook
* Sensational country kitchen with timber cabinetry and wrought iron hinge detail and lovely timber bench tops, matchboard panelling, island bench, original wood stove built in to an alcove, stainless steel 900mm range oven with 6 burner gas cook top and stainless steel splashback and range hood
* Family bathroom with matchboard panelling, bath with shower over, beautiful timber vanity, lovely original tiling to floor and a cute little window
* Laundry/boot room with built in trough inset within a timber bench top and a separate toilet
* Spacious reception and central hallway with built in cupboard
* Timber front entrance door with leadlight panelling
* Rear hallway/ utility area with built in cupboards to match the kitchen and a panelled glass door to outside with gorgeous wooden country style screen door
* Lovely big windows to every room, allowing for lots of natural light and ventilation and maximising the pretty garden outlooks
* Split system air conditioning
* Wonderful polished pine flooring throughout
* Decorative airbricks to all rooms

Within the 2 acres, external features include:

* Pretty hedged front gardens with wooden garden gates to each side
* Spacious sheltered rear garden, fenced and hedged and boasting a big lawn set in the shade of a huge old ash tree
* Covered rear paved verandah
* 2 large stables with attached yards and pony stable with adjoining large feed/tack
* Shady adjacent holding yard
* Hot water to stables
* 5 paddocks, with automatic troughs to all
* 2 day yards with shelters and implement shed
* Electric fencing
* Fantastic 50 x 20m sand based dressage arena with flood lighting
* Mains Water plus 60,000 litre rainwater tank plumbed to home
* Myponga creek frontage, with use of the creek for irrigating paddocks
* High clearance horse float/equipment and hay shed
* Double garage approx. 64 m2 with adjoining storage shed

Rural living is complemented by convenience to a choice of extensive surrounding facilities at nearby Aldinga Beach, McLaren Vale and Willunga. Some of the states most beautiful beaches are also on the doorstep, with the stunning sands of Sellicks Beach just 10 minutes away.

Exactly what you envisage when you think of quintessential country living, this sensational property is perfect not just for the horse enthusiast, but anyone looking for a chocolate box lifestyle.

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