Phone enquiries - please quote property ID 17990 RURAL LIFESTYLE CLOSE TO TOWN This unique home set on 5.5 acres with loads to offer is only 2 kilometres south from the thriving Mount Barker town site. The house is setback 270 metres from picturesque Braidwood Road. On entering this property you will immediately see the expansive landscaped dam to your left. The area surrounding it has been planted with native plants and is a sanctuary for wildlife. The property is fully fenced and has 3 boundary gates for extra access. This warm modern home has been tastefully converted from a shed and consists of 3/4 bedrooms, one bathroom, spacious open plan living kitchen and dining areas. Total floor space of 230 sqm. The home boasts, solar panels a wood fired water heater and a 96000 litre rain water tank which reduces annual bills significantly. The home has 3.1m high ceilings in the kitchen and 3 of the bedrooms, with 5m raked ceiling in the dining and lounge room. Modern kitchen 32 sqm has a bespoke glass tiled splashback with 2 separate sinks positioned to get fantastic views of the property from the huge picture window. The slow combustion fire keeps the house warm in winter and the reverse cycle air conditioner is great in the warmer months. The 900mm wide gas oven/cooktop with range hood is a great asset to the spacious new kitchen when entertaining. The 3m x 1m island bench is functional with 12 large soft closing drawers, which are invaluable in meal preparation and storage Large glass patio doors from the living room, lead out onto a 5m x 6m covered raised deck area which is great for relaxing and entertaining also offering great views of the garden and surrounding area. The garden has been tastefully planted with a mix of natives and tropical varieties, including fan palms, bamboos and proteas. There are a number of herbs and fruiting plants dispersed amongst the garden that are appealing to the eye and practical as well. Green thumbs and budding chefs will appreciate the fully fenced vegetable garden consisting of five wicking beds and a number of fruit and citrus trees and the fully enclosed substantial chook pen. Outside there is a fully powered double garage and carport allowing for plenty of storage, with a 26000 litre rain water tank. A separate wood shed to keep the firewood dry and a small garden shed to store those much needed tools for the garden. 2kms to the centre of Mount Barker 5kms to Mount Barker Community College 50kms to Albany and Denmark 4kms Mount Barker Hospital 36kms to Albany Airport