26 Garnet Ave, Blackwood, SA 5051

It's all here - character and space in a beautiful central location where you can walk into Blackwood. If you are seeking something unique, which incorporates the warmth and lines of a 1926 weatherboard jarrah cottage, but has been sympathetically extended and grown to provide fantastic and versatile accommodation, then look no further! Sounds exciting? It is!
Sited on a superb, biscuit flat hills allotment, with pretty natural surrounds, you will love to come home each day. Children will enjoy the freedom of the garden surrounds and adults will love the north/south facing aspect with its meandering paths, mature trees and hidden places. In the spring the garden is a mass of lillies and quite lovely.
The front deck with its timber balustrade is a tranquil spot on summer evenings and is part of the original building. Curved, original lead light windows flank the front door opening into a quaint entrance hall. Something of note is that all the window frames are hand crafted and of red cedar construction and add a delightful warmth to the property.
It's the clever use of timber that makes this such an appealing place - baltic pine and jarrah polished floorboards in the living areas, kitchen and study, western red cedar frames, pine lined ceilings in the kitchen and rich oak cupboards.
The enormous dining area has hand crafted double glass doors with lotus flower etchings by a local artist, opening to a comfortable lounge with windows overlooking the garden, a central combustion heater and also a modern, two way gas wall heater. The smart timber kitchen is family size with gas cook top, electric oven, Fisher and Paykel dishwasher, an abundance of cupboards, including a large pantry, double bowl sink and fabulous granite bench tops.
Adjacent is the sitting/sun room, a gorgeous, north facing room which invites relaxation with its walls of windows and doors opening to the back garden.
The floor plan is so versatile! The big front room with its bay window, can be used as an office or studio, but it would also make a great bedroom and study. The back bedroom is extra large and has its own ensuite w.c. There is another bedroom off the study area which is huge with high ceilings, a fireplace and a large intriguing angled window. Upstairs is the master bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe, but you can choose which one is for you. If you like a relaxing spa, perhaps downstairs is where you want to be with the luxurious, 2 person spa bathroom located nearby. Then there is the attic! It's a lovely light filled room with access from the living room. Great for a children's hideaway.
Outside is the undercover outdoor entertaining area with a massive built in wood oven - a fun experience for family and friends. At the rear, beyond the garden beds and stands of gums, is an open storage shed which is attached to a brilliant workshop cum retreat. This building was a carpentry workshop for over 20 years and is insulated. It is lined with a concrete floor, has water, light and power and even a mezzanine floor. There are so many uses for such a space!
This property is very different and has loads of personality. Make time to view it, take time to look around and you will be glad you did!