Character Home On A Large Allotment In The Heart Of Town
A charming, 'original style', 3 bedroom home with large rooms, high ceilings and return verandahs. This home awaits a new owner who’s ready to use a little TLC to showcase what the home can offer. The home is positioned towards the rear of a large 2000m2 allotment, allowing for plenty of off street parking for large vehicles. Enjoy a front row seat at great events like the 'Palmer Hot Rod Run' every October long weekend.
Position:
On the eastern side of the Mount Lofty Ranges, Palmer is centrally located between Birdwood, Mannum and Murray Bridge/Freeway and is 45 minutes to Gawler and under a 1 hour’s drive to Adelaide. Local businesses include the General Store with licensed Post Office and Fuel depot, Hotel and other services include the Primary School and a High School bus pick up, the cricket club, CFS and several other Community groups.
Land:
Approximately 2000m2. Main Street frontage. A circular, gravel driveway leads to the two large sheds and to the picket fence and garden gate which is located at the front of the home. The large, rear yard with a double gate access, has been set up with raised garden beds, for the ease of the avid gardener, along with a shade house for the more delicate plants and a large shade area along the southern side of the home and some well-established fruit trees. Cottage garden plants provide plenty of colour and aroma.
Residence:
Character filled, stone home with high ceilings and return verandahs. The home features an entry into the formal lounge room with an open fire place and mantle; a large bedroom to the right with a leadlight sliding door; the dining room with an open fireplace; another large room that leads out into the sunroom that extends around to a versatile craft room or study at the front of the home. The kitchen features an old wood stove and a electric stove. The third bedroom is of a generous size. The original bathroom includes a deep bath, shower and a hand basin with cabinet. As for the toilets - one for the ladies and one for the gents! Even the old thunder box is still in existence! A large cellar underneath the kitchen is accessed from the rear verandah.
Improvements:
With the charm of yesteryear, a unique stone shed with double barn style doors that open to a large open area with a personal access door, could easily be transformed into an ideal office space or retreat. A single garage with a tilt door has concrete floor and power is also at the front of the home. At the rear of the home there is a stone storage shed with two rooms. There is also a garden shed.
Summary:
A large character home that awaits its new owner to show it a bit of love and attention. An ideal project to upgrade, or keep in the original style. Priced to sell quickly, so buy now and enjoy the rewards.
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