2 Church Street, Penola SA 5277

The snapshot: Private and spacious on a generous 867sqm block, 2 Church Street offers a well-maintained three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with multiple living areas, a Queensland-style entertaining room and excellent shedding. Ideal for first-home buyers, investors or those seeking room to extend, it delivers easy comfort, outstanding storage and a relaxed Penola lifestyle moments from cafés, shops and Coonawarra wine country. The location: Penola is a charming rural township celebrated for its rich history, acclaimed wine region, and welcoming community spirit. Surrounded by the famed Coonawarra vineyards, it offers an enviable lifestyle where country tranquillity meets everyday convenience. With boutique cafés, quality schools, local shops, and award-winning cellar doors all close by, Penola is a place where heritage and modern living blend effortlessly. Penola Town Centre - 2 min (1km) Mary MacKillop Penola Centre - 3 min (1.2km) Coonawarra Wine Region - 5 min (5km) The home: Tucked privately behind high Colorbond fencing and manicured hedges, 2 Church Street is a peaceful Penola sanctuary offering space, versatility and surprising scale on its generous 867sqm allotment. This is a home that invites you to settle straight in while also giving you the opportunity to evolve, update or extend over time. This makes it ideal for first-home buyers, investors or anyone ready to build on an already solid foundation. A long driveway, established gardens and leafy surrounds set the tone for a lifestyle that feels relaxed and unhurried. Inside, the warmth continues with a light-filled living area anchored by a slow-combustion wood heater, large windows and a calming garden outlook. Timber-look flooring and an on-trend barn-style sliding door introduce an adjoining second living or dining space, which is a wonderfully flexible room with exposed ceiling beams and sliding doors opening directly to the great outdoors. Accommodation is thoughtfully zoned, with three comfortable bedrooms offering great storage and natural light. One bedroom features plush carpet, a split-system, exposed beams and built-in robes, positioned alongside a compact kitchenette, which creates an appealing option for multi- generational living, guests, extended family or even a potential rental opportunity. The master bedroom includes built-in robes, plantation shutters and a charming window seat with storage, creating a cosy reading nook. Meanwhile, bedroom three also offers built-in robes and built-in shelves, making it a versatile space that could also be used as a home office or study. The home offers two kitchens, each catering to different needs. A smaller kitchen sits directly off a bedroom at one end of the home, while the main kitchen is far more expansive, delivering crisp white cabinetry, a breakfast-bar island bench, a large pantry, dishwasher, electric cooking, split-system heating and cooling, and abundant preparation space. The bathrooms are modern and well maintained, including a fully tiled main bathroom with deep bathtub and a spacious shower with rain shower and detachable shower head. A large laundry, separate toilet and extensive hallway storage add further practicality. What truly elevates the lifestyle here is the outstanding enclosed Queensland-style entertaining room. This is an all-season venue fitted with skylights, ceiling fans, built-in cupboards, sink, BBQ, room for a fridge and space for both dining and lounge settings. It's the perfect spot to host family gatherings, watch the cricket or enjoy long lunches sheltered from the elements. Outdoors, you'll find lush lawns, water tank storage, a large shed with two bays plus workshop space and a double carport in the backyard that can also serve as an undercover entertaining area. At the front of the home you'll also find an additional double carport for your vehicles, boats, caravans or trailers, in addition to a side driveway. Private, spacious and full of potential, 2 Church Street offers the best of Penola living with room to grow, adapt and make it truly your own. Additional Property Information: Age/ Built: 1972 Land Size: 890sqm Council Rates: Approx $502 per quarter Rental Appraisal: A rental appraisal has been conducted of approximately $420 - $440 per week. RLA 291953