EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING FRIDAY 3RD OF MARCH 2023 AT 12NOON (if not sold prior) A graceful and significant limestone building built at a time of early population in regional Victoria's farming community. A sanctuary for anyone wanting to rejuvenate their spirit and be free from unwarranted interruption. Life is not a race, your time is limited, stop for a second, wake up your soul and get lost in the fairy-tale. What could be more enticing? The heritage part of this building begun its journey bringing together the youth of the community for education. The Drik Drik School building with its charming period detail was built to last and has been preserved well still standing gloriously on its elevated hillside a century and a half later. Decommissioned as a school in the 1970's, the building has been delightfully converted into a captivating residence sympathetic to the buildings character and history. The best views aren't always of the ocean or water, you will never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful as you cast your sights out over the gorgeous countryside, with a blend of native bushland, pine forests and farmland encapsulated by mesmerising sunsets. The most beautiful things are not associated with money; they are memories and moments. The magical romantic ambiance of this one of a kind property will leave you spellbound. Within the framework of the original main building with its high ceilings and hardwood cedar floors is the kitchen and lounge area. Bridging the old and the new via a sun drenched breezeway is a modern extension encompassing the bedrooms and wet area facilities. The home can be flexible with its functionality, the western wing contains two main bedrooms generous in size with walk behind build in robe storage. Central to these bedrooms is a large, combined bath/laundry room with a separate toilet/powder room. The school buildings original external cloakroom has been carefully repositioned now serves as a flexible third bedroom or work from home office, in its clever connection to the main building also hosts a second toilet and separate second shower/powder room. An entertainer's dream would be an elevated northwest facing deck trimmed with grapevine and greenery, looking out over your very own picturesque gardens or the peace and serenity of the countryside while cooking in your pizza oven or BBQ. Well guess what its all here. What could be more calming and healing? Convenient modern appliances include a dishwasher and electric cooking facilities in the kitchen. The centrepiece of the lounge room keeping you warm and cosy whilst enjoying the ambience of a roaring wood fire the slow combustion heater positioned within the original large open fireplace. Keep comfortable all year round with reverse cycle split system air conditioning, one located in a bedroom of the western wing, the other in the lounge room and another in the cottage. Bottled gas instant continuous hot water + Solar Hart hot water system and approximately 6kw solar power system. The building extension and modernising with improvements is said to have been done over the last decade with most being completed by the previous custodian. Endless potential for the fully self-contained cottage that's located on site, the ultimate teenagers retreat or humble home for an elderly parent that you want to have close by but can still live independently. Or a perfect little Airbnb getaway destination to share with guests. The property lays out on just over 8,500 square meters of land and has a multitude of shedding including a large high clearance approx. 8 x 8 with concrete floor and power connected, with additional 6 x 6 colorbond car shed and various other smaller garden and storage sheds. With a large amount of rainwater storage combined feeds approx. 130,000 litres of water to the house + a windmill and an electric bore pump, there is no shortage of water supply. With Glenelg River ideal for fishing and canoeing only 10 minutes away and the township of Nelson 25kms away that includes General Store, Hotel and other basic services. There is so much more you'll love about this property, right from the moment you turn onto service road and approach along the enchanting entrance under the century old Morton Bay Fig trees, the historical neighbouring church buildings, cemetery and serviceman memorial are something you need to experience to truly appreciate. We look forward to showing you around the property. Extra Information: Road Side Mail Delivery / 5 Days a week Rubbish Collection / Weekly Primary & Secondary School Bus Service / Daily Council Rates / $1,484.45 p/a Land Size / 8701 m2 Build Year / 1873 Council / Glenelg Shire Zoning / Farming Zone Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property’s land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition) Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal advice. Please read the Consumer and Business Services Form R7 http://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/assets/files/form_r7_warning_notice.pdf in reference to any financial or investment advice contained within this communication. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.