Built in 1869 by local blacksmith, Michael Carrig - this character stone cottage, known previously as "Carrig Cottage" exudes old world charm. It has evolved over generations as each owner has lovingly restored and added their own touches. The current owner has just completed a fabulous extension incorporating lovely stained-glass windows and creating a spacious study, 2nd living room or 3rd bedroom, plus a fabulous ensuite and walk in robe off the master bedroom. He has also added 3 skylights, a number of original antique leadlight windows, and improved the heating and cooling, with a combustion stove, reverse cycle A/C and two additional gas heaters for taking the chill off in winter. The home has a flexible floorplan to use the rooms as you wish, with 2 to 3 bedrooms plus a large study or 2nd spacious living area. The home has beautiful stonework lovingly maintained throughout. The character eat-in country kitchen has an old wood stove and electric oven adjoining a dining or sitting room with restored original open fireplace and now with an efficient wood-fired combustion stove. Plus, there is a separate cosy living room at the front and a dry cellar, accessed through a separate passage. The bathroom is spacious with a claw foot bath, shower alcove & antique vanity basin, accessed two ways from the kitchen and recent addition/study or bedroom. The main bedroom has a lovely ensuite and walk in robe/storage room. The rear of the home has a fabulous sunroom/back lobby from which the beautiful garden can be enjoyed. Step outside to the outdoor alfresco area and meander the gorgeous cottage gardens, fruit trees and rose beds, sit under the majestic elm tree, and just enjoy the delights this cottage exudes. The garden is watered by mains and 4 added tanks that have been plumbed together to keep the plants happy. The cottage is a short walk to the main street and the shops, cafes, wineries, and restaurants Auburn provides, and to the Riesling Trail walking and cycling track. The cottage has had a new roof, new wiring and plumbing, stone masonry work, plus a handy woodshed added. Either side of the cottage are newly built pergolas and a carport. Set on spacious allotment of 1,163sqm (approx.), the cottage is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the picturesque Clare Valley.