• $1795000

45 Wissell St, Bridgewater SA 5155, Australia

Escape the hustle and bustle in this pristine environment, where meandering garden paths, expansive lawns, vegetable gardens, and your own pine forest create an idyllic retreat.

 

Set on approximately 16,500 sqm (approx. 4 acres) of tranquil Adelaide Hills’ land, the lush surroundings attract a plethora of birds, occasional koalas, and kangaroos.

 

Set privately away from the street, down a meandering driveway lined with mature deciduous trees, the property boasts magnificent gardens featuring a diverse array of exotic and native trees, along with vibrant plantings of roses, camellias, and various shrubs.

 

The residence exudes tranquillity and charm from the moment you arrive, with a grand, ground-level entrance leading to a study, or formal sitting area on one side and a generously proportioned, split-level family living and dining area on the other. Adjacent, is the designer kitchen, adorned with sleek granite countertops and European stainless-steel appliances, opening onto a tiled alfresco balcony – a perfect setting for gatherings amidst the forest canopy.

 

A staircase leads to both upstairs and downstairs levels, where a flexible floor plan accommodates up to five bedrooms. As you ascend to the upper level, the main bedroom suite boasts a balcony, ensuite bathroom, and walk-in dressing room, while the second bedroom also featuring a private balcony. Additional rooms, currently utilized as dressing areas, offer flexibility for conversion into bedrooms or nurseries.

 

On the lower level, an independent living suite comprises a spacious bedroom/living room with a marble fireplace, opening onto a tiled verandah and expansive lawn. A second kitchen, dining area, utility room, wine cellar, and sauna complete this level, offering versatility for a teenager’s retreat, extended family stays or entertaining.

 

This home’s surprises continue with garaging for several cars, large sheds and a versatile studio for the budding artist completing this outstanding offering.

 

Features you’ll love:

– 25x 5.88 kWp solar panels

– Reverse-cycle ducted throughout

– Multiple split-systems

– Lower level includes an open fireplace & gas heater

– Fully fenced paddock for livestock

– Heysen Trail lies beyond eastern fence

– Complete with sauna & wine cellar

– Versatile separate studio

– Large sheds & ample garaging

– Automatic watering system, fully supplied by a reliable bore water

system

– An easy 10 minutes from St Catherines School

– Heysen Trail sits along the eastern boundary

 

Fresh country air, expansive open spaces and breathtaking views; this immaculate home, spanning approximately 560sqm, nestles in one of the most picturesque corners of the Adelaide Hills.

 

Just a stone’s throw away from charming villages like Aldgate, Stirling, and Bridgewater and only 20 minutes to the CBD for a seamless school run and office commute – yet you’ll feel like you’re a world away. Boasting a lovely, tight-knit community, Bridgewater is arguably one of Adelaide’s best-kept secrets, promising a magical tree change without the remote location.