Basket Range, SA, 5138, Australia

IMPORTANT! The meandering dirt road offers a picturesque approach; however, to manage high interest, please register with Nina to arrange inspection by appointment.

Step into a storybook, a timeless 1880 built cottage where every corner whispers warmth, character, and charm. Nestled in complete privacy on nearly 2acres, with sweeping views and surrounded by bird song and lush gardens, this is not just a home, it’s a feeling.

The master bedroom carries the romance of yesteryear, with built-in robes and the kind of calm that only historic homes can offer. Bedroom two also features built-in robes, creating comfort that meets practicality. The bathroom is pure vintage indulgence, an antique rolltop claw foot bath, French glass vanity lights, a heated towel rail, and a separate toilet complete this dreamy retreat.

The living room is wonderfully quaint, anchored by a gas fireplace on a granite hearth. Behind its surround, the original smoking shelf and cooking pot hooks still remain, a nod to the home’s 19th century heart. This is the place to curl up with a book, a glass of red, and feel the world slow down.

In the kitchen, history and craftsmanship come together. Oregon timber benchtops reclaimed from the Pt Adelaide wool stores meet solid marble, a stunning union of rustic and refined. Italian tiles shimmer softly in the light, brass taps accent the large white sink beneath picture book windows, and a Belling twin oven stands ready to inspire. Having a freestanding Nectre wood fire in the kitchen certifies you're in a country cottage and its warmth moves through the entire home. Slate tiles in a glorious green tone continue through to the dining room, where French doors open to breathtaking views and a gazebo ideal for entertaining those guests lucky enough for an invitation to enjoy such a place as this.

Touches of history continue seen in the c1800s bevelled leadlight window that acts as a light trap and to ensure modern comforts are met, the roof has been reroofed, there's evaporative air conditioning, a 6.6kw solar system and over 120,000L of rainwater storage that is plumbed extensively across the property into multiple tanks, taps and firehose outlets.

Outside, an 11m x 7.5m shed with a 3.6m high entrance clearance is perfect for machinery, trucks, or floats, while the Besser block laundry adds storage and practicality.

Here, wedge tailed eagles soar, flame brow finches, robins and kingfishers dart, kookaburras sing and echidnas are in residence. When the winds are bending the trees in the distance, the house is in a calm and protected position to admire all the action in the big gully views. An inspiring aspect to see the mighty Marble Hill house on the top of the crest, this is a rare serenity that words can barely capture. With lush lawns, fruit trees, and a paddock for small animals, this home offers a lifestyle that will touch the hearts of poets, artists and anyone who appreciates the absolute sound of nothing but nature.

RLA316900

Property Code: 129