44 Crescent Drive

Norton Summit SA 5136

Architect designed, craftsman built and sympathetically extended, the home rises over two levels. Extensive use of jarrah, cypress pine, cedar and beech - creates a warm and sophisticated ambience. High quality fittings and finishes complete this stylish and truly comfortable retreat.

Entering the timber-lined vestibule you gain an immediate sense of the imaginative layout as it flows to the main living area with its cypress pine ceiling, Basket Range stone fireplace - and stunning dress circle views. Take the wide, polished jarrah stairs to the upper level and you find an open sitting room: light-filled and a snug anteroom to the two bedrooms at the northern end of the house and the master suite to the south. The family bathroom - Italian ceramic vanity, tub, frameless rain-head shower - and laundry have been tastefully renovated and offer plenty of storage.

The four bedrooms - master and guest with designer en suite bathrooms - are spacious, brightly lit by natural light and complete with built-ins and storage. The master has windows over the main living area, guaranteeing the valley view of cherries and chardonnay vines and a share of the heat from the combined slow combustion/open fire below. On the lower level, the guest suite enjoys the same 2-way fireside and would make a superb dayroom, study or studio.

A full-length western balcony (with Vergola and blinds) makes the ideal entertaining area and flows easily from the living room. Here is an unparalleled vantage point for serene sunsets and glimpses of Yorke Peninsula. The master and guest suites also have access to private decks with views across Third Creek to Giles Conservation Park.

Outdoor improvements include substantial double carport with lock-up, a 12x6 concrete floored shed; a chook shed and three paddocks suitable for sheep.

The property runs principally on rainwater with 80kl (approx.) capacity across a number of tanks. A fully equipped bore provides additional water supplies. Two hot water services ensure constant supply, with the bathrooms and laundry serviced by a high-quality glass-tube solar heater supplemented by off-peak. Energy efficiency measures - including double glazing and Duo blinds on the large westerly windows - are complemented by a 7.2kw solar PV system.

Numerous fruit and nut trees stud the well-established garden: lemons, figs, walnuts, quinces, hazelnuts and olives.

Norton Summit Primary School, Community Centre, Post Office, Family Medicine Practice and famed Scenic Hotel are within an easy stroll. Situated on the Heysen Trail, the property is also within walking distance of the Morialta, Giles and Horsnell Gully Conservation Parks and a number of small Hills' cellar-doors.

All in all, this is an idyllic home, not just for you and your family, but for those things that make your unique lifestyle, a home for your art, books, curiosities, hearth-loving dog and home-made quince paste.

Property Features

Built 1992, 5.8 acres, 3 paddocks, 2 holding yards, water points (sheep, alpacas, chooks)
r/c a/c split systems
s/c Cheminees Philippe heater (can be used as open fire)
Double glazed windows
chefs kitchen, Miele dishwasher, 900mm Blanco 5 burner gas hob and electric oven, 900mm Smeg rangehood
full-length viewing and entertaining deck with westerly aspect, Vergola and blinds
second sitting room on upper level incl. skylight
Main bathroom with bath, frameless shower, rain-head
Separate laundry/utility room, linen press, storage, skylight, rear deck access
multiple inbuilt storage cupboards, bookshelves, wine storage
polished (wide plank) jarrah floors and stairs, cypress pine ceilings in living areas and 3 bedrooms
c80kl rainwater
Bore (switched between RW)
7.2kw solar PV
Glass-tube solar HWS
Ozekleen sewage plant (recently installed)
Double carport plus tool shed
12x6m double door garage with lined workshops, mezzanine storage, light/power
Fire pump and two hose reels
Numerous fruit and nut trees, garden
2-minute walk to Primary School
Close to Scenic Hotel, Post Office, Medical Practice and Community Centre