The Dismal Swamp property at 264 Grundys Lane looks like it belongs in the European countryside. Pic: realestate.com.au
Overseas holidays will be off the cards for a while yet because of COVID-19, but don’t panic – one acreage estate in the state’s South East will make you feel like you’re already on the other side of the world.
The Dismal Swamp property at 264 Grundys Lane looks like a house straight out of the European countryside.
Affectionately known as The Homestead, the character home is hidden among trees on a 28.33ha block.
Ray White Mt Gambier principal Tahlia Gabrielli, who is selling the property, said the owners’ Dutch roots inspired its design.
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It has a rustic style with lots of wood and slate featured throughout. Pic: realestate.com.au
It was built almost 40 years ago. Pic: realestate.com.au
“The house has been there about 40 years and they built it,” she said.
“Even the setting is really unusual because what we have a lot of here (in the South East) is farmland.
“They have actually planted all the native trees.”
Ms Gabrielli said the owners loved the natural environment surrounding the house so decided to bring it inside as well.
“The house is very much the same – it’s got lots of different woods and slate,” she said.
It has four bedrooms spanning two levels, most of which are on one side of the house.
An open kitchen, living and dining area with fireplace is on the ground floor, while a recreation room that opens onto a balcony is directly above it.
A sunken area on the ground floor with fireplace and the handcrafted staircase built from locally grown stringy bark trees are standout features of the home.
The staircase, which was handcrafted, is one of its standout features. Pic: realestate.com.au
Ms Gabrielli said eucalypts salvaged from the Ash Wednesday fires were used to create the feature balustrade.
The property also has a workshop and garage, entertainment patio, vegetable gardens and native fruit trees.
Ms Gabrielli said it was attracting people from all walks of life.
“We’ve had local parties but we’re also getting a lot of phone calls from people outside of town,” she said.
“It’s a property I think will bring so much to someone’s life.”
Offers for the property close on August 28 at noon.
It is almost completely hidden by trees. Pic: realestate.com.au
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