When only the best will do, this is where you"ll want to be! This beautiful executive residence is perfectly set up for the care and enjoyment of horses - or just as an idyllic lifestyle choice close to all facilities. Meaning "Song of the Birds", Katandra gives a sense of tranquility and peace of mind that will make you feel as if you have returned to your own personal haven. In a picturesque rural setting this country estate is one of the finest in quality and comfort in the tightly held area bordering Mount Barker Springs and Wistow.
Resembling an exclusive Country Club surrounded by beautiful grounds, this fine private and peaceful residence provides very impressive living inside and out. It has 4 bedrooms and 2 living areas on 20.26 acres (8.20 Ha) of land and is perfectly planned for equestrian enthusiasts. The property boasts an outstanding all weather Olympic sized dressage arena (20mx60m), excellent stables, horse yards, tack room, stunning padded round-yard and high quality meadow hay producing land.
The interior of the home is equally impressive with an appreciation of fine detail, richness of wood and mellow earthy tones. Some of the most outstanding features of this home include the Tasmanian Oak doors and skirtings, the Wistow Stone surrounding the open fire in the lounge, the cedar panelled ceiling, feature leadlight front door, solid timber floating floors through most of the home, polished granite kitchen bench tops and blackwood cabinetry, Butler"s Pantry, covered outdoor entertaining area, large master suite and impressive floor-heated ensuite complete with built in speakers, heat-lamps, corner spa and double vanity.
The property has good water storage of 100,000 litres of rainwater and approximately 10,000 litres of bore water storage at 1100-1200 ppm (includes new Grundfos pump) all plumbed to the house with the added convenience of being able to use either bore water or rainwater for the washing machine and toilets. The bore water supplies fire pumps, gardens and grounds including the stock troughs. The enviro-cycle system also waters the gardens.
Other features and benefits...
* The main bathroom, large living area, master suite and ensuite completed within the last three years
* Built-ins in all bedrooms
* Bathrooms tiled from floor to ceiling and fitted with granite and blackwood vanities
* Ducted Reverse-Cycle air-conditioning
* Built-in speakers in living room for surround sound
* 3.5kw solar unit returning a massive 44c per KW produced with Energy Australia
* Solar Hot Water
* Western Red Cedar French doors leading out to under-cover entertaining area
* Double garage gyprocked inside
* Broadband Internet and Foxtel connected
* Garden has fully automated watering system from bore
* 2 x bores, main bore has automatic tank refill system
* 11 x paddocks with electric fencing and access from dedicated traceways
* Complete outer boundary is fenced, including 5 acres of dog proofing and high quality horse-fencing
* 30m x 20m shed with power and undercover float parking
* 2 x horse yards, 2 x stables and wash bay with hot and cold water
* Lockable tack storage area for riding gear
* Hay barn
* Winter dam
A home of this calibre, of timeless appeal and lasting quality is an absolute pleasure to present. Ideal facilities for horse-lovers or those looking for a lifestyle property that is not far from town. Close to St Francis de Sales College, Mount Barker Waldorf School and other schools within a short radius from the property. A short drive to Mount Barker shopping district, health centres, the township of Nairne and Littlehampton and minutes away from the brand new Bald Hills Freeway Interchange, making your commute to Adelaide in approximately 30 minutes. Please call Paul Price 0438 132 865 or Sam Oborn 0415 173 133 today to arrange an inspection.
