14 Howard Drive, Stirling, SA 5152

Stirling was a favoured location chosen by the wealthy & prominent families of nineteenth century South Australia for many of the district’s historic properties primarily used as their summer homes.

'Sandford' is a superb residence of 7 principal rooms, retaining many of the features that make period homes so loved & sought after. Impeccably presented throughout this two storey residence reflects timeless elegance & style offering a wonderful blend of formal & informal living areas. Features include dramatically defined 14’ ceilings, decorative skirtings, cornices, architraves & polished Baltic floorboards. The home is naturally cool in summer with massive stone walls & there are ornate open fire places in many of the rooms with beautifully crafted mantle pieces. Ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning has been installed for year round comfort.

The upper level consisting of a glorious north facing sunroom, an impressive formal sitting room & dining room. Centrally located the ‘Jag’ kitchen has been beautifully manufactured in keeping with the style of the home & has a commercial size oven & gas hotplates which fit beautifully into the old woodstove alcove.

Also full of character, the lower level comprises a fantastic retreat, consisting of another living area with slow combustion heater, 3rd bedroom/study & excellent storage room with external access.

Located on a woodland garden setting of approximately 1/2 acre (2050sqm) filled with a myriad of native & exotic trees & shrubs, small orchard & vegetable gardens. Plants include magnolias, an abundance of camellias, rhododendrons hydrangeas, apple, pear, berries & a variety of bulbs to name a few. Extensive meandering paths add delightful character to this garden which also has valuable rear access.

The convenient location is within walking distance to St. Catherine’s school, the Stirling shopping precinct, bus & easy access to the SE Freeway, a 10 minute drive to Burnside Village only 25 minutes to the CBD (approx.)