14 Spencer Street, Stirling, SA 5152

Rarely is 'rare' so apt! This artist's own brick and weatherboard cottage C1920 sits on 2 titles totaling some 1.6Ha hidden in the heart of Stirling's old summer residences.

The owners' research has the original cottage being built in 1903 for artist Ethel Bloxam whose family then lived at Mt Lofty House. Retaining all of the character and charm of its origins, the feeling is of a far gentler, or perhaps Bohemian time. Matchboard lined rooms, open fireplaces in all, wood stove in the kitchen and an adjoining larder are some of the detail to this wonderfully preserved three bedroom cottage. A large living room with superb corner bay window acts as entry to the cottage from its charming front verandah - a stunning place to enjoy the privacy and warmth of its northern aspect. A further lounge and dining room are divided by a beautifully carved arch that may well be a piece of Ethel's artistry.

Currently accessed down a private driveway the property opens up to natural woodland rising to your very own 'sunset rock' for winter barbeques, whilst the cottage is nestled amidst oaks, birch and rhododendrons, dogwood, medlar and wisteria draped trellising along with a myriad of hardy perennials. A double garage provides storage in addition to extensions to the cottage for wood storage, laundry and second WC. Rainwater is plumbed to the cottage in addition to the mains supply.

Whatever your vision for this amazing property there are excellent bones here to extend and create a unique home combining its historical charm with some striking 2012 additions - you could even take advantage of distant views to the Willunga Hills. Comprising two adjoining titles with frontages to both Spencer Street and Allambie Drive, the opportunity may exist to capitalise further on this rare parcel, subject to necessary approvals.