Tucked away in the heart of South Australia's mid north sits iconic property "Abergavenny" situated on approximately 7.48 Hectares. With the property originally settled back in 1871 (approx.) by Caleb Peacock being the previous Mayor of Adelaide in 1875. The substantial seven roomed stone homestead was built by the second owner Mr James Gallway in 1878 (approx), with the stone being quarried locally to support the build. The front of the home stands proud with an elevation of approximately 8 feet. This elevation has allowed for two cellars and the impressive grand steps stretching up to the U shaped eyelash veranda. The property changed hands a number of times over the past 150 years but was purchased by the current owners back in 2013, and has since seen some updates and renovations that have kept in synch with its regal charm. This 1878 (approx.) built home now stands proud on top of the hill overlooking the township of Jamestown.
Step into the formal entry way and you will appreciate the detail of the 4 meter high ceilings, the original pine floorboards and decorative cornices. The home that you see today boasts of 4 spacious and inviting bedrooms. Combined features of the bedrooms include ornate fireplaces, pressed tin ceilings, picture railings, ornate cornicing and an exposed brick fireplace to the main bedroom. Main bedroom complete with a walk in robe and lavish ensuite bathroom including free standing bath tub, his and hers sinks ad underfloor heating. The main bathroom located just the other side of the hallway boasts additional storage and three way access.
The combined living, meals and kitchen gives a contemporary feel with overhead pendent lighting and large windows flooding the entire room with natural light. The well-appointed distinguished kitchen offers a center island bench with granite tops and waterfall edges, under bar seating to both sides and quality appliances including dishwasher, induction cooktop, dry butlers pantry and overhead glass cabinetry. The combined family and meals area offers seamless entertaining for the whole family. The large inbuilt combustion heater, ceiling fans and under floor heating offer comfort and country living to its finest while giving a 'homely' feel. You will take a moment to appreciate the finer details of this grand room including the leadlight windows, inbuilt entertainment unit, ceiling roses and the statement piece exposed stone wall.
Entertaining a crowd is easy when you have a fully enclosed entertaining alfresco ara under the main roof. This room has floor to ceiling windows and can be completely enclosed or opened up to be an extension of the outdoor paved garden area. Built in stainless steel exhaust fan and ceiling fan offers extended entertaining options, and your guests will boast about the extensive rural views and garden that is overlooked by this magnificent space. If you think the house was impressive, just wait until you tell your friends that you have two separate cellars! Both cellars have been redone and sealed while featuring inbuilt shelving and a wrap around bar. This cellar space is the perfect location for cellaring and displaying the finest of wine connoisseurs collections, or could easily be utilized as a modern day 'man cave', or you could use one for each!
The extensive gardens have been truly cared for and each morsel planted with the utmost consideration. The whole garden has been planted to be drought resistant while keeping in terms with the natives to the area. You will be thrilled to wake up each morning and take in your coffee on the veranda watching local birds including native ring neck parrots chattering and calling in the trees. The manicured lawns and well appointed pathways add to the grandeur that this luxury property has to offer.
While the house and gardens are certainly the show stopper of this property you will be pleasantly surprised in the added benefits of a double garage, large 15m x 8m shed with concrete flooring and power, over 182,880L of rainwater storage, spring fed dam, bore with submersible pump, biocycle septic system and a 5.2KW solar system.
Things we love;
- 7.48 Hectares (approx.)
- 4 spacious double bedrooms
- Walk in robe and ensuite access from bedroom one
- Main bathroom with additional storage and 3 way access
- Combined living, meals and kitchen
- Impressive modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances
- Black granite benchtops including waterfall island
- Modern contemporary style
- Underfloor heating to living & ensuite
- State of the art inbuilt combustion heater
- High ceilings throughout
- Pressed tin ceilings
- Impressive exposed stone wall in living area
- Leadlight windows
- Two reconditioned spacious cellars
- Manicured lawns & very well established gardens
- Reconditioned stone retaining walls
- 5.2KW solar system with feed in tarrif of 6c/KW
- 182,880L approx water storage
- New plumbing & electrical throughout
- New colourbond roof including trusses & purloins
- New insulation to whole house
- Stonework has been re-pointed and lined
- Over 20,000 pavers used to obtain garden paths
- Bore with 0.7KW submersible pump powered by underground electricity supply
- Spring fed dam for all year round water supply
- Tanks have been plumbed to cross feed
- Drippers & sprinklers to gardens & lawns
- Hydrosmart water conditioner
- 15m x 8m shed with concrete floor and power
- Biocycle septic waste system
- Rich soil perfect for grazing stock
- Perfectly nestled between native gum trees
Disclaimer
*While every endeavour has been made to verify the correct details in this publication, neither the Agent nor the Vendor accepts liability for any error or omission. RLA: 263081
