16 MacPherson Street, Clapham, SA 5062

Like precious artefacts from the past, historic homes hold within their walls a tangle of tale and legend, anecdotes of time gone by, perhaps colourful secrets swallowed by the march of years, as occupants come and go, grow and change, and a narration of their lives evolves

Is it our lively imaginations, the alluring story of our predecessors, or profound romantic notions that draw us toward places of living history? Do we seek the comfort and discretion of their deep walls, the knowledge that they've protected a long line of residents, or do we simply wish to add our own chapter to their story?

Whatever it is you seek, Haddington' will provide. A majestic lady of early settlement, she sits on the cusp of a new horizon; a chance to bestow upon her a fresh breath of life, and the energy of which she is worthy.

Crafted from random bluestone, circa 1881, the property was built for William Henville Burford a successful soap and candle manufacturer, who operated W H Burford & Sons'. During the Second World War the house was used as Southern Command US Headquarters, and one can perhaps imagine World War Two dignitary, General Douglas MacArthur, striding its decorous hallways

Classified as a Local heritage Place' by Mitcham City Council in 2005, this listing enables application for heritage grants, that may assist financially with various restoration works on properties of significance.

Reminiscent of a traditional Australian Homestead, the grand faade features a wrap-around verandah, arch headed windows, brick quoins and a hipped roof of Welsh Slate. Originally part of a nine acre estate, the home now sits upon approximately half an acre, with frontages to both MacPherson Street and Bellavista Avenue.

The floor plan has changed little over her 129 year lifespan; a central hallway straddles generous rooms, each with an open fire place (both a Marble and Belgium Granite mantle feature in the front two rooms), and currently utilized as three bedrooms, a formal sitting room with French doors to the veranda, and oversized spa bathroom. To the rear of the home, a 1918 extension has formed a central living zone; unified overhead by Wunderlich pressed metal ceiling panels the area incorporates a Blackwood kitchen, family dining space and casual lounge warmed in winter by wood combustion heating. A glory-vine swathed arbour shields the glazing from hot summer sun, and offers a lazily cool destination for outdoor entertaining.

Perhaps most intriguing is the realisation that extending beneath the main level is a near copy of the upper floor. With both internal and external access available, the lofty, naturally lit rooms - undeveloped, but in fine condition (raw bluestone walls, fire places) - offer a Pandora's Box of possibility. Six or seven bedrooms could grace the home, multiple bathrooms, a cellar, pantry store, even a sauna/steam room can be envisaged

Expectedly, throughout the residence are elements of a long heritage , Pitch Pine floor boards, decorative timber moulding, elevated room height, wide skirting and architraves, brass light fittings and picture hooks, and those deep thermal stone walls. In addition, stone outbuildings and the gracefully sweeping grounds (in-ground pool) impart infinite development potential.

With poise and elegance, Haddington' is in waiting; for a gilded new future, another era to embrace, and for your family to become part of her special story

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