142 Smith Hill Road Yankalilla SA 5203
$945,000

DESCRIPTION

“Gaia's Garden” is on 7.26Ha (approx 18 acres), and is nestled within a private, peaceful and bird-filled secluded valley. Adding to the character of this park-like property are the glorious cottage style gardens with areas of sweeping lawns, gum studded Carrickalinga Creek frontage and a large dam with waterfall. There is also a beautiful array of deciduous and native trees, covered fruit orchard and extensive vegetable beds. This secluded property offers the best of both country and sea lifestyle, located just 3km from Yankalilla township and within 10 minutes by road of the beautiful Normanville and Carrickalinga beaches. This beautiful country lifestyle retreat is only approximatley 60 minutes of Adelaide's CBD, via the Southern Expressway.
“Gaia's Garden” has been in the same family for 30 years and consists of the main 2-storey residence, plus two separate cottages on the opposite side of the driveway.
The main 2-storey residence is a delightful experience offering a classic country homestead atmosphere with high lofty ceilings, extensive use of natural timbers and stone with pleasing heritage themes. The residence comprises 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge & dining with large north facing bay windows, living room and beautiful outdoor entertaining areas. There is adequate rain water storage, as well as an equipped bore and the semi permanent creek.
For around the 12 years prior to the owners’ semi retirement in 2008, the property was successfully run as a B & B, with the two separate cottages; ‘Rose Cottage’ that has 2-3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, and ‘Rosebud Retreat’ cottage that has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. As a B & B operation and based on the (then) modest prices and an occupancy rate ranging between 24 & 29% in the last 4 years of operation, it provided a substantial supplementary family income. There is therefore scope for the new owner to reinstate the B & B operation (STA), and enjoy a good supplementary income from a more relaxed and enjoyable way of life.

Also on the property are three exceptional sheds including 2 lockup garages with auto roller doors and sufficient height to park a motor home, boat or caravan. The shed is suited as an implement shed/workshop.
If you are looking to make that lifestyle change “Gaia's Garden” is most worthy of your inspection. For further detailed information and to arrange an inspection don't hesitate to contact Ross on 0427 836 733.