Historic 'Amburwood', commandingly sited on approximately 1 acre of land with magnificent views across the valley, hills and beyond.
A most impressive and well maintained 7 roomed return verandah Villa, built in 1915 of Basket Range stone quarried locally and from the property. Set over 2 levels, with the lower level providing huge cellar, and storage rooms which could easily be converted to further bedroom accommodation or living space.
The house was originally built for Alfred (Fred) Burdett by local workmen/artisans. Freds grandparents, John and Alice Burdett, arrived in South Australia in 1852 and settled at Magill. Their son, William Burdett, was one of the original settlers of Basket Range in 1870 and his descendants have lived at Basket Range since then.
This substantial residence comprises a wide arched central hallway with leadlight entry, huge formal sitting room with French doors opening out to an enclosed studio sitting area, and then onto a wide decked balcony, a perfect place to take in the peace and serenity that the hills provide. The home is flooded with an abundance of natural light, with nearly every room either opening or looking out on the wide sweeping verandah. 3 large bedrooms, main bedroom with huge dressing room and modern ensuite, plus new main bathroom with separate w.c and laundry to the rear of the home. A new country style kitchen with stone tops and island bench perfect for cooking the family Sunday roast. A large casual family dining leads to huge undercover paved entertaining area.
Features include:
- High ornate pressed metal ceilings and cornicing
- Open fireplaces with decorative surrounds
- Leadlights
- Jarrah and Baltic pine floorboards
- Slow combustion heater in the second bedroom
- Ducted r/c airconditioning to the main home
- R/C airconditioner to the family/dining area
- Fully insulated
- Electricity is 3 phase mains power
- ADSL broadband coverage
- 4kw solar panel system
- Double garage with automatic roller door
- Established gardens, century old trees and roses, fruit trees
- Fully equipped bore (produces 2,000 3,000 per hour of good quality water) which pumps to 95,000 gallon tank
- Gardens have dripper & sprinkler system, with a sprinkler system on a timer providing excellent bushfire protection
On the market for the very first time this landmark property offers a perfect opportunity to enjoy country living at its very best!
*Also available*
Hillgrove - 82 Burdetts Rd Basket Range
- Beautifully restored 1870s farmhouse in 2 self contained wings which can be
used as bed & breakfast accommodation or as a comfortable residence
- 9.1 Ha (22 acres) of land with income producing Australian native garden
- 300sq m of shedding. Fully equipped bore (3000 gals/hr approx)
- Water license allowing 5megalitres p.a. allowance to pass with the sale
Price Guide: $875,000 - $895,000
*Inspection by appointment*
