73 Sawpit Gully Road, Dawesley, SA 5252

Here is a something sweet, special and a little surprising.
Number 73 Sawpit Gully Road at Dawesley ? a short but scenic drive from Nairne and Littlehampton in the Adelaide Hills ? has all these qualities and the promise of more.
The stone and rendered-brick cottage sits back from the road over a bridge across a winter creek, on close to 5 acres (1.827ha) of mixed native woodland and cleared paddocks.
Though compact, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has everything you need, a practical layout, and enough living space upstairs and down that it doesn't feel at all cramped. There is room for a family to spread out, or options for people who want to turn the upstairs area into an art studio or other workspace.
Inside, the home has exposed timber beams throughout the living room and kitchen, timber doors and windows and pretty rural views. The master bedroom with ensuite (including bath and shower) plus walk-in robe is situated to one wing of the cottage. It has exposed timber beams and a beautiful rural view from the ensuite window.
A new self-combustion stove warms the entire home in winter, while the thick rendered stone walls keep the property beautifully cool in summer. There is also a split-cycle airconditioner for cooling if required. There is a separate second bathroom for guests downstairs.
A timber staircase leads upstairs to an inspiring space that would immediately appeal to a budding artist or musician for studio purposes, and a teenager would start 'bagging' the space for their own. The upstairs floor nestles beneath an A-frame roof and again, windows showcase lovely forest and rural views. Currently laid out for a second bedroom, living area and smaller study/dressing area; the upstairs has endless possibilities for creative make-over, depending on the needs of new owners.
There is a beautifully paved and fenced pool with its own pavilion for shaded entertaining in summer plus an outdoor spa. Beneath the pavilion a roomy brick garage has been built for extra storage space for vehicles or tools and a corner of the garage has been plumbed for a bathroom area that when complete, would offer convenient facilities within easy access of the pool.
There are many other private and shaded garden areas that will make great playgrounds for children.
The front porch is picture-book cute, offering a great space for a love-seat or couch, the newspaper or a coffee-drinking spot. A second outdoor patio area increases outdoor living options at the rear of the cottage.
A truly huge lock-up shed with concrete floor, insulation and three-phase power will satisfy any 'man cave' needs. At the rear of the shed a roller door exits to one of the three paddocks on the property, lending itself to future use as a stabling area for a horse. Mains water takes care of your water requirements.
If you're looking for the inspiration that comes from a relaxed rural setting, 73 Sawpit Road offers endless possibilities. If you like something with character and charm, peace and privacy this will appeal to you.
Dawesley is approximately 40 minutes from Adelaide and five minutes from Nairne in the Adelaide Hills.