City slickers pining for hustle and bustle, need not apply……. ***This listing is in conjunction with Stephen Thomspon from Marx Real Estate*** With its foundation stone of 1899 set by wife of the Archdeacon French of Petersburg (now known as Peterborough), this former church was opened on 13/12/1899, with the vestry and porch in 1914, and it was then closed on 31/8/1975. And since then, the hard work has been done to create a wonderful retreat. The home itself has splashes of its former life everywhere one looks. From the entrance with its vestry and porch with its superb colourful feature tiling and delightful minimalist stained glass windows, it's a contrast to the residence's rather austere frontage. The downstairs living area boasts a stunning stained glass window, along with decadent oak panelling from the historic Southern Cross Hotel in Adelaide, and with its cozy fire and air-conditioning for year round comfort, what an ideal place to wile away the hours. Through to the Blackwood kitchen, with plenty of storage and bench space with which to cook up a storm! The upstairs area has a full bathroom and three bedrooms (master with aircon and walk-in robe, second with walk in storage, and third with delightful pressed metal ceilings, another symbol of a bygone era. The lucky new owner will need to be ready to share this charming haven with a few other "residents"- there are Stumpy Tailed Lizards, Bearded Dragon Lizards (which are sometimes hand fed at the back door!), a resident Echidna (who sometimes strolls around the yard). There are up to 80 different bird varieties including Kookaburras, Willywagtails, the "High Street crew", an interactive group of 10-12 birds who sometimes also like to be hand fed. Kangaroos are also regularly spotted around here…could it be any more Australian?! "Tarcowie"is an aboriginal word meaning "torrential waters'". With a small population, what it lacks in numbers it makes up for in spades, with community spirit. Located in the Southern Flinders Ranges, it is perfectly situated for easy access to Peterborough, Jamestown and Ororroo, as well as Booleroo Centre and Port Pirie. Across the road is a fabulous 9 hole golf course, which is well maintained. It has its own club rooms as well as a darts team. There's a town progress association which warmly welcomes new members. There are men's sheds and quilting, spinning and craft groups nearby. So many treasures to be discovered in these parts- hidden springs which are the sanctuary of a group of owls, a reservoir is close by with picnic areas, as is Apilla Springs. Fishing at Port Pirie (just 74 kms away), and Spalding reservoir is stocked for fish. There's a mysterious Magnetic Hill, and Mount Remarkable National Park. Of course, if you're still reading, your interest has been piqued. And why wouldn't it be? With the headaches and the hassles of the city a distant memory, this is like another world. Ethereal, perhaps. And attainable? Absolutely. It's been loved and cherished by the current owners, but now it's someone else's turn to own this secluded piece of heaven. For more information please contact Elesa Wood from Barry Plant Real Estate on 0401 676 684 or Stephen Thompson from Marx Real Estate on 0408 807 047 C/T: 5227/212 - 5227/213 LGA: Northern Areas Land Size: 2000m2 Zoning: T - Township