181 McHarg Creek Road, Mcharg Creek, SA 5157

'Waratah Farm', an 1880's magnificent property of 14 acres showcasing a completely renovated stylish stone family home of 5 spacious bedrooms, self-contained cottage, extensive shedding and a very enviable lifestyle. The home's yesteryear character has only been enhanced with careful consideration of all aspects of the renovation allowing modern conveniences to blend seamlessly. An 'Alby Turner', kitchen designed to highlight an exposed bare stone wall, features solid timber benchtops, under bench and overhead cupboards, pantry cupboard, wine storage, and a free standing European double oven with gas cooktop nestles perfectly under the old chimney. Lofty timber cathedral ceilings extend over the kitchen to casual living and dining area which enjoy floor to ceiling glass windows allowing natural light to flood in. The windows frame the lush view of garden, lawn and trees which extend to the rolling hills of the property. With space and light emphasised by the high ceilings and wide hallways which lead to a beautiful lounge with fireplace and timber doors again opening to the garden. The master bedroom has BIR and ensuite with 'his' and 'hers' vanity, wc and shower. Four remaining bedrooms are just beautiful with polished timber floors, high ceilings, BIRs and room for a family. One bedroom, located off the kitchen is a perfect home office. Modern wet areas allow for a separate wc, main bathroom with wc and separate laundry. Grand arches, polished timber floors, high skirtings, ceiling roses and leadlight windows are beautiful features throughout. An elevated decked pergola, located off the main living area, is the perfect place to entertain family and friends. Large gatherings can spill out under the dappled light of a beautiful feature tree which creates a canopy of privacy and shade on a Summers day. A bullnose verandah wraps around the home ensuring summer shade and in the winter cosy up next to the slow combustion heater in the main living area. Wondering garden paths extend past the home and lead all over the property, there is a surprise with every season, spring bulbs, summer shade, beautiful autumn colours and the wonder of both Ti Tree Creek and McHarg Creek trickling through the property in the winter. Fruit and nut trees are in abundance and with some 40 varieties peppering the property. With a bit of imagination, they could provide a small income. A disused dairy became a shearing shed and now a cute little cottage hidden amongst the gums. Again, possible income could be made by tapping into the accommodation industry. The stone constructed barn or shedding is like nothing else, large timber beams, timber doors, concrete flooring, 3 areas providing room for a workshop, storeroom and main shed space. Storage for trailers and additional cars has been allowed for under a steel lean to off the rear. Even the veggie patch is huge and the chickens are very happy in their coop. Ample rainwater catchment has been considered with the property relying on rain water through out the home, and a spring fed well and grey water for the garden. Troughs to the paddocks allow for stock with approximately 12 head of cattle easily managed here. 'Waratah' has the feeling of being miles from anywhere yet nestles amongst the rolling hills, close to Meadows, Willunga, Strathalbyn. Drive a little further and explore the South coast, river or into the city. The options for this property are not only a family home but could lead to various income producing ventures. Having survived 'Ash Wednesday' this is a property has great history and an exciting future, it would be hard to find such a character home with a manageable 14 acres
- 'Waratah' is nothing short of impressive!