A Hidden Hills Beauty Rooted in History.
Hidden beneath a layered canopy of century-old oaks and shifting deciduous colour, this enduring Aldgate residence quietly withdraws from life's stresses and instead immerses itself in a garden sanctuary that transforms with every passing season, just 22 minutes from the CBD.
What began life between C1890 and 1910 as a modest stone cottage has grown into a substantial family home, its sympathetic extensions echoing the original bullnose verandah charm and Aldgate stone while reaching out at every opportunity to capture garden views, northern light and that unmistakable Hills hush.
Soaring pressed metal ceilings, jarrah floors underfoot and four working fireplaces anchor the home in its heritage, while a generous living room addition, sunroom glow and an upstairs loft retreat with its own terrace create a layered floorplan that flexes easily as extra bedroom, studio, office or elevated second living domain.
The main bedroom enjoys the luxury of its own ensuite and walk-in robe, both bathrooms grounded in cool Mintaro slate, while the kitchen and dinette stretch along a wall of double glazing and pair Bosch induction cooking with a Miele dishwasher, rainwater supply and a daily outlook into greenery that changes form and colour with the calendar.
Beyond the walls, the grounds unfold as a series of outdoor rooms where hand-laid stone terracing, Mintaro slate paths, three feature ponds and nine raised vegetable beds weave through citrus, persimmon and ornamental trees, all converging on a north-facing patio sheltered by a sculpted iron pergola wrapped in grapevine.
An octagonal cedar summer house come garden room with power and heating, a glasshouse lined with plant shelves, powered shedding, a large lockable garage, electric gates and 110,000 litres of rainwater storage underscore the practicality behind the poetry, supported by solar panels, three phase power, updated wiring and plumbing, alarm security and NBN connectivity.
Magpies return year after year, kookaburras claim their perch, wrens and firetails dart safely between feeding trays, frogs settle into the ponds and the occasional koala makes a summer cameo, all part of a living landscape that feels a world away yet sits moments from FRED Eatery, Yuki in the Hills, Romeo's Foodland, local buses, quality schools and swift freeway access. You've reached your destination.
More to love:
• Expansive, character-rich c1890-1910 Aldgate stone residence, thoughtfully extended across two flexible levels
• Sympathetic two-level extension with loft retreat and terrace
• Main bedroom suite with ensuite and walk-in robe
• Pressed metal ceilings and four working fireplaces
• Jarrah floors, pine to two bedroom, Mintaro slate to bathrooms and sunroom
• Bosch induction cooktop, electric oven and Miele dishwasher
• Double glazing
• Large lockable garage plus powered shed
• Electric hot water system new in 2024
• 5.17kW solar system and three phase power
• Rewired and replumbed, alarm system and electric gates
• NBN connected
• 110,000L rainwater storage across 12 tanks
• North-facing patio under vine-covered pergola
• Three ponds and extensive dry stone terracing
• Nine raised vegetable beds
• Glasshouse, potting shed and powered workshop
• Lockable garage plus cedar summer house/garden room with power
• Mature oaks and specimen autumn trees
• Citrus and seasonal fruiting trees
• Camellias, rhododendrons and layered perennial planting
• Abundant birdlife and visiting wildlife
• 22 minutes to the Adelaide CBD via South Eastern Freeway
• Walking distance to Aldgate village and bus stop
• Romeo's Foodland Aldgate moments away
• Local favourites including FRED Eatery, Yuki in the Hills, Dirty Doris and Aldgate Pump Hotel
CT / 5168/60
Council / Adelaide Hills Council
Zoning / RUN - Rural Neighbourhood \ AdH - Adelaide Hills
Built / 1900
Land / (approx) 2,300sqm
Estimated rental assessment / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools / Heathfield P.S, Aldgate P.S, Stirling East P.S, Bridgewater P.S, Crafers P.S, Heathfield H.S, Oakbank School, Glenunga International H.S, Urrbrae Agricultural H.S, Unley H.S
Property ID: #L37108113
