9 Olivedale Street, Birdwood, SA 5234

'Willowbank Cottage' c1830's

A unique holding oozing with character this cosy cottage on a large allotment will make the perfect family home, looking towards semi-self sufficiency, commercial accommodation or land development opportunity for anyone looking for a project.

Situated on a generous 1937m2 block of pristine country land, 'Willowbank Cottage' is a beautiful and historic place to live without heritage constraints. Once boasting a prize winning cottage garden with various fruit trees and Washington Palm trees framing the cottage, this character home is situated in a convenient location from public transport and a short stroll from the highly regarded Birdwood Primary School. As well as having the convenience of the main street at its fingertips the general location of this cottage gem is absolutely prime for anyone needing to be within easy reach of Gawler, Tea Tree Gully, The Adelaide Hills or the Barossa Valley.

A cosy home on a large, flat half acre block with protected rural outlook to farmland across the River Torrens it was reported that it was once the rest haven for early British explorer Captain Charles Sturt during his exploration of Australia in the 1830's.

The original stone shed in the back yard was once used as a Cartwright's repair shop for horse carts well before today's modern transport was even conceived. However, the time has come as it does with all historically large allotments when this property may now be subdivided subject to council consent.

The existing cottage has been reroofed and rewired within the past 15 years and the last round of renovations including a garden gazebo were completed only 12 years ago. A new coat of paint would not go astray but the bones of this property are in tact and as it stands there are three bedrooms and a flexible floorplan that would easily accommodate any entrepreneurs desire to create a stunning B&B for an area in desperate need of quality accommodation.

Air conditioning in the open plan kitchen and living room along with combustion heating in the original dwelling allows for good temperature control with gas also plumbed to the house for extra heating if required. Gas is also plumbed to the cooktop in the kitchen and there is ample shed room around the property for garden implements and secure off-street parking for vehicles.

If you are looking for a rewarding project this is definitely your starting point so act now as this holding will not last long.