The Nairne property at 8 Pulleine Road is going to auction next month. Pic: realestate.com.au
An Adelaide Hills character cottage is offering househunters the chance to own one of the oldest inhabited homes in Nairne.
The two-storey state heritage listed house at 8 Pulleine Road, affectionately known as Elmdale, was built in circa 1851 and extended in the late 1930s.
While the exact date of its construction is unknown, documents from the state heritage department say it is “the oldest house in Nairne still being lived in”.
It was presumed to be built when George Mills purchased the property in August 1851.
Harcourts Adelaide Hills agent Sharon Reeves is selling the 0.77ha estate, which she described as “quite special”.
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State heritage documents say it is the oldest house in Nairne. Pic: realestate.com.au
It was built in circa 1851 and extended in the late 1930s. Pic: realestate.com.au
She said it offered the perfect opportunity for a new owner to restore it to its former glory.
“The two inspections (so far) have been very positive, especially for those looking for a project,” she said.
“The young couples looking at this style of property, they’re looking for a place to do up.”
The two-bedroom house includes two buildings that are linked by a glass-roofed conservatory.
A bedroom, study, lounge room and dining area are at the front of the house, while a kitchen, laundry, bathroom and wet room are at the back.
Upstairs is dedicated to a second bedroom with a dressing room and balcony.
The property also includes several outbuildings and plenty of space for horses.
The glass-roofed conservatory links two buildings. Pic: realestate.com.au
Its character has been retained over the years. Pic: realestate.com.au
The bathroom was part of the extension. Pic: realestate.com.au
“It’s quite unique because it’s got existing use rights for three horses,” Ms Reeves said.
“It’s normally one horse per seven acres (in that zone).”
Ms Reeves said the property was in an enviable location because it was close to the Nairne township and dirt tracks ideal for horse riding.
“It’s on the cusp of a residential and rural zone,” she said.
The property will go to auction on August 1 at noon.
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