30 Tusmore Drive Onkaparinga Hills SA 5163

James Craig, his wife Janet and their 11 children arrived in South Australia from Scotland in 1839. They were one of the first landholders in Onkaparinga Hills, naming their farm ‘Craigbank’. The original wattle and daub home no longer exists, however their former winery building built semi underground in circa 1845 is in excellent condition, and was converted into a 2 storey residence in circa 1900.

Sited on 829sqm corner block, this charming 2 storey home offers Country Style living on peaceful no through Rd. Character and charm abounds, with French blue windows and shutters, whitewashed stone and timber walls, chandeliers and leadlights, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living space on each level, detached studio, workshop, sheds, room for caravan and so much more.

What we love about the property:

Indoors:
– Semi underground so home is nice and cool in summer, cosy in winter, downstairs is fully self-contained
– Open plan kitchen/dining/living area with whitewashed stone walls, painted timber walls and ceilings
– Kitchen has blue and white tiled splashbacks, old red brick floor, plenty of cupboard space, 900mm wide gas cooker, dishwasher and fireplace now used for wine store
– Master bedroom with dual wardrobe space for your Sunday best, large ensuite with full sized bath, shower and vanity
– Separate laundry nook
– Upstairs offers 2 very large bedrooms, store-room, bathroom, and enchanting sitting room with adjacent library.
– Open fireplace (currently blocked off) with appealing timber mantle piece and surround. Leadlight door leading to small raised alfresco deck and stairs lead down to rear garden

Outdoors:
– Large detached studio (approx 6.4x3m), ideal for the artist, hobbyist, writer, home office or spare bedroom
– 9×3.5m workshop with concrete floor, power and lights, additional shedding (3.5×2.7m), store rooms, green house and bird aviary
– No lawns to mow, meandering old red brick and decked paths, lots of places to sit, relax or entertain, with pitched roof verandah and outdoor kitchen area for your barbeques
– Cottage gardens, abundant fruit trees, table grapes, raised vegetable gardens, chicken coop
– Single carport at the front, 2 sets side gates allowing off street parking for additional vehicles, caravan/boat and or trailer

Services include main power, water, sewer, NBN, gas heating, 2 open fires (blocked), 4.3KW solar with 17c feed in tariff, 24KL rainwater

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