132 Badenoch Road, Carey Gully

"The Candlebarks" Contemporary Homestead - 2.86 acres, lake & park-like garden - 7kms to Stirling, 21kms to City

"The Candlebarks" - the closest thing to heaven on earth!

An impressive year 2000 custom built home, around 2.86 acres of glorious land, an outstanding botanic-like garden, substantial approximate 5.9 mega litre lake, dramatic views and good shedding combined with all the peace, quiet and semi-seclusion you need. All this and more located around 21 kms to Adelaide City and just 7 kms to the popular Village of Stirling. You will really think you are in heaven!

The residence has a thoughtful split level design and has been quality built with a split rock (sandstone-look) elevation. This contemporary homestead with a Gumtree Green roof blends into the local surroundings, gently hugs the land and is graciously sited to overlook the picturesque lake, the seasonal splendor of the garden and the extraordinary Adelaide Hills' backdrop beyond.

The home comprises of nine main rooms (with up-to 4 bedrooms) including formal living and dining space, a master bedroom with en-suite and walk-in robe and a double garage under the main roof. Large picture windows and sliding doors capture a maximum of natural sun-light due to the home's clever orientation on this protected site.

The lush garden is quite simply a garden lover's paradise with an enormous and diverse variety of flourishing native and mediterranean trees and plants. In addition to large areas of sweeping lawn you will find: Salvias; Kangaroo Paws; Cypress; Canadian Maples; berry and fruit trees; Camellias; Azaleas; Rhododendron; Hellebores; Roses; Ginkgoes; Magnolias; Crepe Myrtle; Goddess Lillies; Dwarf Agapanthus; banks of Grevillea and a plethora of bulbs that reveal themselves in the spring. Not forgetting the Candlebarks (White Eucalypts) that are indigenous to the Mount Lofty region. Some 60 Candlebarks are located on this scenic property, hence the name - "The Candlebarks". Relaxed sunny days can be spent lounging on the sun-deck that peeps over the lake. It is from here the serenity of the water, the visiting water birds and the park-like grounds can best be enjoyed.

The property's infrastructure has been well set-up with a Solar Inverter (14 x Panels), good rainwater storage with three tanks totalling 15,000 gallons, a licence to draw water from the lake, an Envirocyle that re-cycles grey water onto the garden, two separate garages providing plenty of storage or workshop space - one being a double and the other a four car garage.

Interior Features:

Formal sitting and fromal dining room
Master with ensuite and walk-in robe
Large guest bedroom plumbed to add an en-suite if required (currently a studio/work room)
Conservatory family room
Well proportioned kitchen with plenty of preparation, storage space and a skylight
Terracotta kitchen tiles with unique Gecko feature
Miele dishwasher and oven
Kitchen servery overlooking casual dining zone
Double garage under the main roof
Colourful leadlight panels at front entry
Creamy neutral colour theme with splashes of dramatic terracotta colour
Custom made curtains and blinds
Plenty of built-in storage space
Easycare floor tiles
Ceilings up-to 10ft in places
4 x split systems strategically placed throughout
2 x gas points and with a portable gas heater
Residence runs completely on rainwater

Exterior Features:

Separate double garage
Separate garage/workshop for up-to 4 cars
Envirocycle
Garden watered with grey water and water from the 5.9 mega litre lake
A rock garden
Portico covered sitting area with rear garden view
Solar inverter 14 x panels 3.5KW
3 x tanks with rainwater storage capacity totalling 15,000 gallons

The idyllic area of Carey Gully straddles the Mount Lofty Ranges and is not only well known for it's serene beauty and scenic outlooks, but also for it's close proximity and easy commute to Adelaide City either via Greenhill Road or the Heysen Tunnels/South Eastern Freeway. The unique Village of Uraidla is located to the west and the quaint town of Balhannah to the east and with the very popular Village of Stirling being just under 7kms away.

The name Carey Gully was taken from one of the earliest settlers to the area taking advantage of the cooler climate in summer and the very fertile soil which is predominantly used for agriculture and hobby farming today.