372 Ironbank Road Ironbank SA 5153

If you ever needed a good reason to swap the city's stresses for a serene slice of the Hills life, this tightly-held lifestyle property on just under five sprawling acres is as a good a reason as any, just 15 minutes from the Tollgate.

Its long-standing owners - they built this robust 3-bedroom home - can attest to the soul-soothing beauty of a plot that hides the home away from the passing world and gently falls away to your very own dam.

The home sits on a plateau at the heart of this largely self-sufficient property with extensive shedding, reliable water supply and friendly, furry locals.

Facing due north, the home's orientation ensures this solar powered home stays naturally warm in winter and cool in summer. A wrap-around verandah implores you to step out, no matter the season.

With 42 years of ownership comes periodic updates, including a stone-topped open-plan kitchen featuring a Miele oven, induction cooktop, breakfast bar and deep storage.

The kitchen is the hub and soul of this neatly presented home with a separate lounge and dining zones, high ceilings, plenty of storage and a mix of travertine tile and carpeted flooring.

Dual driveways, lined with flowering plantings, are signposted as 'Magnolia Drive 'and 'Pit Lane'; charming quirks amongst many on this ever-changing property within just 8km of both Blackwood and Stirling. All signs point to Ironbank.

• Custom built in 1983 by Evanstone Constructions
• Adored by the one family for 42 years
• Wraparound 2m-wide verandah - enjoy outdoor living on all sides, with a north-facing orientation that keeps the home warm in winter and cool in summer
• Reliable water supply: mains, rainwater and dam, with pressure pump
• 44,000L rainwater storage plumbed to the house, plus dam-fed irrigation to established gardens via mini wobblers
• Efficient 6.6kW solar array with 5kW inverter (installed 2018) for lower energy bills
• Split A/C, combustion heater, open fireplace, plus ceiling fans throughout
• Kitchen upgraded in 2015 with stone benchtops, chrome tapware, induction cooktop, new rangehood and Miele oven
• New dishwasher
• Bottle gas hot water system
• Flooring combines hard-wearing travertine tiles in the kitchen/family area with soft carpet elsewhere
• 9ft (2.7m) ceilings throughout enhance the sense of space
• Large 30 x 20 ft powered shed with concrete floor
• Trees; Lime, lemon, cumquats, mandarin, olive, satsuma plum and apricot
• Herb garden; inclusive of rhubarb and spinach
• Just 15 minutes to the Toll Gate, and approx. 8km in either direction to Blackwood and Stirling

CT / 5453/215
Council / Adelaide Hills Council
Zoning / Productive Rural Landscape (Z4802) - PRuL
Built / 1983
Land / 4.88 acres (approx)
Emergency Services Levy / $137.70p.a.
Estimated rental assessment / Written rental assessment can be provided upon requestupon request
Nearby Schools / Scott Creek Primary School, Upper Sturt Primary School, Heathfield Primary School, Mylor Primary School, Aldgate Primary School, Heathfield High School, Blackwood High School, Aberfoyle Park High School, Mitcham Girls High School, Unley High School