The history of this iconic property dates back to 1847 when two early settlers Anstey and Giles took up 167 square miles of country from Port Victoria to Moorowie and named it Gum Flat Station. This being the beginnings of the township of Minlaton, although the town was established about 2km west of the homestead.
Gum Flat Homestead as it is today sits on 6.5 acres and retains many original features including windows, doors, door handles and finger plates, leadlight, fireplaces and mantles and floorboards. The original 3 room limestone cottage still makes up the back portion of the homestead as it's today with a return veranda extension coming in 1910. Under the watchful eye of the current owners the homestead has been completely renovated over several years with the view of embracing the creature comforts of the 21st century and the environmental considerations which ensure sustainability going forward.
The full renovation has seen a massive transformation with salt damp treatment and stonework repaired, new roof and gutters, new kitchen, new bathroom, new carpets, new blinds, new sliding doors out to the entertaining area, landscaped outdoor area and gardens, new 2 car garage and storage shed, new external boundary fencing and many other improvements along the way. On top of all of this the house has been fully re-plumbed and the majority of the electrical work has been re-wired.
The property offers a flexible floor plan with enormous master bedroom (or formal lounge), large 2nd and 3rd bedrooms plus office/4th bedroom. Beautiful western red cedar sliding doors running the full width of the huge open living space lead you out to a covered pergola where recycled red brick paving and landscaping wrap around three sides of the homestead. A large fountain and locally quarried stone retaining wall make this the perfect entertaining area. There is also an elevated lawn area at the rear of the homestead and beautifully established gardens.
What we love about this home;
- Beautiful reclaimed Baltic timber kitchen by Country Kitchens with hidden dishwasher, central island bench & white marble counter tops
- Set back in an alcove is a Savoir-Faire cream enamel double stove with gas hot plates
- Renovated bathroom with walk through shower, roll top bath & marble topped vanity
- Customised European style concealed laundry sink, washing machine & storage space in the bathroom
- Sunroom down the western side of the homestead overlooking the garden & western paddock
- High ornate cornices & ceilings
- Combustion heater in main living & dining room
- Reverse cycle, split system air conditioner plus 3 ceiling fans in living area
- Endless sundry shedding with a number of stone wall stables
- Established gardens including glasshouse, 8 raised garden beds & chook yards
- Mains and rain water to the house
- 1.5kw solar system
The property is currently fenced into several paddocks and is situated with a superb elevated rural outlook overlooking the Gum Flats on the outskirts of Minlaton and all within a 5 minute walk of the town centre and the abundance of facilities that Minlaton has to offer.
This beautifully renovated historic property will create plenty of interest. Inspection is strictly by appointment only.
Contact Troy Goldsworthy, Landmark Harcourts Minlaton for more information or to organise your inspection today - 0488 128 801.
RLA 102485
Property ID: #LMO2766
