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Think beautiful old stone summer home in leafy Stirling. Think prestigious, dress circle location among other stately, character filled residences. ‘The Rest’ is your opportunity for an enviable lifestyle in tightly held Stirling Village.

Absolutely bursting with potential, this Freestone beauty circa 1870 – 1890’s is eagerly awaiting it’s next chapter. Sited on approximately ¾ acre with a northern aspect and elevation that takes in views over the remnant botanic garden and tennis court.

John Spencer was a market gardener in the Sturt Valley. Originally the home consisted of two cottages built by John sometime in the 1870’s. Later in the 1890’s when the railway was installed, the area became popular for well-off city dwellers to build their summer residences. John capitalized on this and built a more stately, grand home linking the two cottages. Over the years this wonderful home has often been utilised as separate apartments, now the original cottage and the grand house are blended beautifully and for the past several decades have made for a wonderful and much loved, family home.

With great bones and over all in good condition, this home has plenty of character features with high ceilings, timber boards and leadlight windows to name a few. The main house is grand and elegant and all upstairs living areas face north and look to the balcony which wraps around the length of the home, providing an elevated view over the allotment. The home was re-roofed approximately 20 years ago.

The East Wing provides two bedrooms, living room and bathroom. The central, grand house features stately entrance halls, sitting room, kitchen/dining/family room and huge master suite with bay window and two-way bathroom.

The lower level has two entrances (back and front) and can easily be utilised as a self-contained apartment if desired. Consisting of a living area with cozy combustion fire and character brick surround, bedroom, storeroom, kitchenette and ensuite - options are endless.

Magnificent century old trees provide a leafy canopy with secret pathways leading to a winter creek at the bottom of the garden. Established shrubs, stone walls and rustic sheds and outbuildings provide a backdrop for what can once again become a stunning Hills garden. An old grass tennis court could also be resurrected or simply used as a nice flat lawn area. There is also an old well at the bottom of the garden.

Just a short walk to Stirling village and with public transport very close by, this is an enviable location. Access the CBD within 15 minutes via the freeway interchange. Located within the Stirling East Primary and Heathfield High school zones and close to other schools such as St Catherine’s Catholic school and easily accessible to private schools and universities.

Surrounded by boutique wineries and distilleries, quality shops, cafes and eateries and access to an abundance of attractions the area is famous for. Character homes like this are highly sought and tightly held, don’t delay – make it yours!