66 Woodside Road

Lobethal SA 5241

'Bansemer' 23.96ha - 60 Acres
Open Sun 19 Oct 2014 (01:00PM - 01:45PM) An iconic property enhanced by the ornate, classic Stone home with the intricate embellishments of return verandah, corner friezes, lacework and handmade fence panels, the original foundation stone dated 1864 laid by the surname of Bansemer. The land is undulating with some good pasture country and an aggregated area of picturesque gums of approximately 5 acres. The borehole is reported to have an output of 20,000 gallons per hour and a total salt test of 700 ppm. The output of the Grundfos submersible pump is connected and operated by demand. The 1500 gallon header tank is not currently used - there is also an old well on the property. Shedding is extensive with a 7 m x 7 m three sided Stone and brick garage, nearby the original outside toilet and dog run, further along an 18' x 12' lockable shed with sliding doors, concrete floor (no power) 30' x 20' three sided shed with concrete floor, interconnected with a 30' x 20' shed with power, concrete floor and lockable. There is also a 30' x 25' timber frame original shed with pit, power and concrete floor a 30' x 20' shed concrete floor (no power) and finally 18' x 8' three sided woodshed. Behind the Stone shed are two interconnected PVC tanks with a pressure pump and there are also two 1500 gallon PVC tanks, interconnected with a Fire pump. The original in ground Stone water storage tank is now a cellar, accessed via stairs from the rear of the home. The work to the foundations of the home has been extensive and one can now walk underneath a significant underfloor area of the home whereby the original stone foundations have had added cement foundation formwork, extensive power has been laid and also provisioning of hot water radiation panels throughout the home from the Boskey wood electric oven. The foundations have been further treated with a series of water sumps which allows underground water to flow out from underneath the home. Damp wall treatment has also been applied to the back, south and front walls there are also Solar panels on the roof. The living space of the home is open and very spacious with lofty 12'6 ceilings (in the old measurement) with a huge central hallway complete with swing doors and massive thick walls (15 inch and 20 inch walls), pressed metal ceilings and leadlight panels at the front door. The back lobby will also comprise a separate room, the kitchen which is open to the hallway and the adjoining dining area offers a pine hand built kitchen, plus central bench double sink as well as the Bosky wood and electric oven. The front lounge offers and ornate fireplace surround and a slow combustion wood heater, there is also an ensuite in one of the bedrooms and the main bathroom offers shower, toilet, claw bath, vanity and there are also built in cupboards. Furthermore an outside fire pit and oven. All in all - a very visual, iconic property with instant appeal. Offered at well below replacement valuea rarity today with only two family ownerships since 1930.