12 Canavan Road, Mount Gambier SA 5290

Expressions Of Interest by 12pm Monday 6th July (Unless Sold Prior)

The vendor says:

"We've lived here for 28 years and it's been such a wonderful family home for us. The house has this incredible balance of space, comfort and connection, where everyone can find their own quiet corner, yet still feel together, and the gardens and huge backyard gave our children the most beautiful place to grow up. What I've always loved most is that sense of peace and sanctuary you feel when you come up the driveway and walk through the door, it's private, light-filled and just such an easy home to live in."

The snapshot:

A rare blend of timeless heritage and modern family living, this stunning 1937 Mount Gambier residence, named Stratherne, sits on a sprawling 4000sqm allotment with established gardens and exceptional privacy. Showcasing beautiful period features, multiple living zones and a substantial modern extension with seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining, the home offers space, warmth and endless lifestyle appeal close to town.

The location:

Mount Gambier is a thriving regional city known for its stunning natural landmarks, vibrant community, and relaxed lifestyle. From the iconic Blue Lake to local schools, shops, and cafés, everything you need is close at hand. Whether you're exploring the crater lakes or enjoying the city's growing food scene, Mount Gambier offers the perfect blend of convenience and country charm.
Mount Gambier - 2 min (1km)
Blue Lake - 6 min (3.1km )
Mount Gambier Hospital - 5 min (2.5km)

The home:

Set on an expansive 4000sqm allotment behind established gardens and sweeping green lawns, this extraordinary Mount Gambier residence is a rare offering that beautifully blends historic character with contemporary family living.

Rich in heritage appeal, the grand 1937, Art Deco home showcases the craftsmanship and architectural detail synonymous with the region's most admired stone period residences, while a substantial modern extension delivers the scale and functionality today's families desire.

From the moment you arrive, the home's striking dolomite façade, terracotta tiled roof, leadlight windows and stone detailing create an unforgettable first impression.

Privately positioned well back from the street, the property exudes timeless elegance and offers a sense of arrival rarely found.

The deep front verandah invites relaxed afternoons overlooking the gardens, while the original double timber and glass doors open to reveal an interior brimming with warmth, history and charm.

Inside, soaring ceilings, decorative plasterwork, high skirting boards, timber accents and beautiful leadlight windows are showcased throughout the original home.

Every room tells a story, from the character-filled original family room featuring a beautifully preserved built-in display cabinet with leadlight doors, to the formal sitting room with its open fireplace, white dolomite fire surround and stunning curved leadlight window, and the elegant study flooded with natural light through multiple original windows.

Multiple living zones provide exceptional flexibility for families, including formal lounges, a dedicated study and an expansive open-plan living, dining and kitchen zone added as part of the 2007 extension.

Here, contemporary style complements the home's heritage soul, with huge windows and bi-fold doors drawing in natural light and creating seamless connection to the outdoors. This is a home where every room offers a different, pleasing vista.

The chef's kitchen is both striking and functional, complete with stone benchtops, a large island bench/breakfast bar, polished timber flooring, walk-in pantry, coffee station and quality stainless steel appliances including a 900mm oven and gas cooktop.

The adjoining family and dining area in the extension is designed for effortless entertaining, highlighted by a stunning fireplace set into a Western Australian limestone feature wall.

One of five fireplaces found throughout the home, each adds its own ambience as well as comfort through the cooler months, perfectly complementing the ducted heating in the original part of the house.

The living and dining space is also framed by walls of glass that open completely to the stunning, undercover alfresco deck.

Complete with integrated speakers, this outdoor space is ideal for long lunches, summer celebrations or simply enjoying the peaceful garden surroundings.

Modern security is seamlessly integrated throughout, highlighted by a back-to-base monitored alarm system for complete reassurance.

Accommodation is equally impressive, with four generous bedrooms including a beautiful master suite featuring decorative ceilings, leadlight windows, window seat, fireplace and stylish ensuite with an oversized shower with rain showerhead and sleek single vanity.

Two of the three other bedrooms feature built-in robes and all share the updated family bathroom, which offers modern convenience while still respecting the home's character.

Outside, the enormous grounds offer endless possibilities for families, entertainers or those seeking space to further enhance the property.

A large, detached garage provides excellent vehicle accommodation, storage and future potential for a workshop or studio, while double-gated access on both sides of the home adds practicality for vehicles, trailers or caravans.

All of this is just a short walk to an array of Mount Gambier's amenities, including schools, sports facilities and the CBD.

A remarkable blend of heritage beauty and modern liveability, this is a home where the hard work has already been done, yet there remains exciting scope for the next owner to further elevate and personalise one of Mount Gambier's truly special character residences.

Additional Property Information:
Age/ Built: 1937 (extension in 2007)
Land Size: 4124sqm
Council Rates: Approx $700 per quarter
Rental Appraisal: Please contact agent
RLA 291953

Property Features

• Built In Wardrobes
• Courtyard
• Deck
• Dishwasher
• Ducted Heating
• Floorboards
• Fully Fenced
• Open Fireplace
• Outdoor Entertaining Area
• Remote Controlled Garage Door
• Rumpus Room
• Secure Parking
• Shed