28 Myrtle Road, Hawthorndene, SA 5051

Original Cottage on flat land just under 3000 sq m!

This location is like paradise. Situated on 2 Titles, this property represents a rare and exciting opportunity to create an idyllic hills lifestyle in a stunning botanic garden setting.

Spread over the 2 Titles each at 1486m2, totalling 2972 sq m, and featuring a winter creek and a three-bedroom cottage needing imagination to restore it.

Find it in one of the most beautiful and tranquil Adelaide Hills' locations, 2 minutes from the heart of Blackwood and a scenic 30-minute drive to town. Jones Pantry is a popular destination for Sunday breakfast, Hawthorndene Primary and Kindy are both within easy walking distance and you'll love exploring all the walking and bike trails in nearby Belair National Park.

The 1950's fibro cottage, which sits principally on one title, was originally the home of horticulturalist Marcia Richards, one-time President of the Horticultural Society of SA and Friend of nearby Gamble Garden.

But, you don't have to be a gardener to appreciate the beauty of the trees - Ginkgo, Liquidambar, Silver Birch, Silky Oak, Weeping Juniper and a rare form of Pomelo to name but a few. A lot of work has gone into making the gardens easy to maintain with lush sweeps of lawn, a brand new retaining wall to the road, fenced areas for kids and pets, and a bore-fed watering system, with additional rainwater supply.

Yes, the house could do with work but it has made a very nice home previously and can again if that is your preference. There are lots of rooms, mostly featuring polished timber floors, with a slow combustion stove and a gas space heater for winter comfort. The garden outlooks are what make it and outdoor spaces - a covered terrace with a huge aviary, mains-gas barbecue and slatted timber seating - have been designed so you can entertain and play outside year round.

Another joy of the property is that it is valuable level land, making any future building project very attractive, with plenty of space for a pool and a tennis court. You can bowl the whole thing over and start from scratch; do up the existing home, build on the second Title (subject to necessary consents) or perhaps sell it on.

A great project for anyone wanting to create a dream hills' lifestyle!