141C Tilleys Hill Road, Brown Hill Creek, SA 5062

For the first time in over 50 years, this extraordinary property spanning 14.49ha (approx. 35.8 acres) is on offer to new owners. Providing all the spoils of a rural lifestyle with convenience on your doorstep. Comprising not one but two unique homes, the original 'old house' early 1900's stone cottage and the 1976 'new house' Pauline Hurren's architecturally designed and engineered Colonial homestead.  With its own spring and permanent creek featuring picturesque waterfalls, this is a true once-in-a-lifetime opportunity ready for those keen to roll up their sleeves and bring the land back to its working best.

Entering the grand 'new house' by the central hallway, you are led through the lounge boasting under floor heating, 3m ceilings and a fireplace perfect for the whole family to gather around and cook marshmallows on a winter's night. The formal dining has a beautiful outlook to the outdoor entertaining area, a perfect place for a pizza oven to be built or awaiting the ultimate outdoor kitchen. 

Rounding out the bottom level with distinctive and a quirky charm is the heart, the home's kitchen and meals area mixing a warm combination of wood panelling, retro tiles, copper exhaust and the practicality of a servery and walk-in pantry. Completing the wet areas is the laundry with easy access to rear, a bathroom complete with shower over bath. A study equipped with satellite internet capability looking out to the abundance of green will be the perfect place to work from home or study. 

Venturing upstairs via the beautifully crafted central wooden staircase you will be welcomed to four generous bedrooms. The master suite with his and her robes and access to one of the two upstairs bathrooms. The other three bedrooms all generous in size and complete with BIR. 

Storage is in abundance with understairs cupboard, downstairs and upstairs linen closets. A combustion heater is located in the family room for options during the winter months and electric heaters are located in the family room and master suite. 

Nestled in the heart of Brown Hill Creek, the land is serviced by the permanently running creek, perfect for irrigation. Over its lifetime, the property has homed sheep, cows, goats, horses, chickens, ducks and even a donkey. Fruit and citrus trees include Tahitian lime, lemons, mulberry, walnuts, figs, nectarines and plenty of blackberries to bake a lovely pie. Beehives have previously thrived. 

Whether it is lying in bed on Sunday morning listening to creek trickling away, sitting enjoying a wine as the gully breeze cools everyone on a warm summer's evening or climbing to the top of the ridge and looking out feeling like you're the only person for miles, this property fulfills so many of the heart's desires in a rural setting. 

The area is rich with wildlife including koalas and kangaroos, allowing you to experience nature in all its glory. There will be no place quite like home sitting on the beautiful north facing front verandah with a cuppa or vino enjoying the tranquillity and the company of family and friends. This home is the perfect nature playground for a family to grow up in. Trees for rope swings and flying foxes, pets galore and rich soil for growing veggies. Bird life is abundant including regular sightings of black cockatoos. 

The 'old house' is a renovator's dream and potential for everything from multi-generational living to retreat or income source. With the capacity for 3 bedrooms, bed 2 with original fireplace, kitchen and meals area, laundry and bathroom with shower over bath, study and enormous sunroom with combustion heater. A wrap around balcony completes the charm of the 'old house'. Three cellar rooms are located underneath with external access. Parking will not be a problem across the property with ample paved and protected areas. 

If you seek tranquillity, seclusion, and privacy whilst remaining just 10 mins from Scotch & Mercedes College, The Ed hotel, Mitcham Square, buses, the train station and all the amenities that Mitcham and surrounds has to offer, don't miss this opportunity. Viewings are by appointment only. Please call Bec Parker on 0407505286 for further details and to discuss this tightly held area.

Council: City of Mitcham
Council Rates: $1,369.70 per annum
ESL: $309.05 per annum
Land Size: 14.49 ha (approx.)
Year Built: 1976
Zoning: Hills Face

Disclaimer: The information provided is sourced from materials we consider reliable, but we do not guarantee its accuracy and disclaim any responsibility for errors or omissions (including but not limited to land size, floor plans, building dimensions, age, and condition). Any person viewing this information should conduct their own investigations and seek independent legal and financial advice. If this property is listed for auction, the Vendor's Statement will be available for review at our Mitcham office during the three business days prior to the auction, and at the auction site for 30 minutes before the auction commences. RLA | 1520