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"THE OLD COACH HOUSE"
Birdwood, S.A - $Offers over $400,000
This impressive stone home was built in the 1850’s and is the original “Coach House” as well as once being ‘The Bismark Hotel’. Currently a 10 roomed residence, this property has unlimited potential with an opportunity to incorporate an enviable lifestyle as a business and home in a residential/commercial zone.
This fully insulated solid residence offers up to 6 bedrooms – 2 have built in robes with desk and the main bedroom features ceiling to floor/wall to wall built ins. The front bedroom has its own front entrance door, an open fireplace and entrance to two other rooms which would be ideal as a Bed & Breakfast.
The large lounge room has picture windows allowing natural light to filter through, exposed stone wall, original fireplace, stained glass skylight, ceiling fan, new carpets and access to the side verandah. There is a separate formal dining area which features ceiling roses, ornate light fitting and a servery from the kitchen.
The central kitchen has pine timber cupboards and features exposed stone wall, stainless steel range hood, gas cooking, and picture window overlooking the rear living area. The spacious living room has polished timber floorboards, slow combustion heater and a bright outlook to the rear gardens with quality timber sliding doors to the rear patio.
The rear renovations include an updated bathroom, laundry, second toilet and 6th bedroom. The bathroom has been tastefully decorated with mosaic tiles and a quality timber vanity unit. Both toilets also have quality timber fittings. The laundry has ample cupboard space and rear door access.
The rear verandah offers beautiful scenic views of the sweeping lawns and established garden beds, fish pond and water well. A yesteryears charm is nestled among a garden of roses and the ornamental trees provide good shade. There are small stables which would be perfect for ponies or even chickens. Further down is the flowing Torrens River and an additional paddock on the other side which is easily accessible. A watering system has been installed for the lawns/gardens and there are two rain water tanks with mains water as a back-up.
Extra features of this charming property include 21cm jarrah floorboards, full cellar with indoor and outdoor access, 10’ ceilings, neutral décor, skylights, alarm system, near-new roof, solar paneling, original outhouse and original stone well. There is a powered 40 x 20 shed with water connected, concreted tool shed and plenty of space for cars, boats and caravans.
Don’t miss this opportunity to acquire your own piece of history in the heart of a popular township.
