Auction Location: on site.

At the foot of the hills, Jikara - "Spring of Water", is ancient and welcoming, on a secluded cul de sac, you just may have found your special place! This is bold statement, a soaring black pole construction which has created a significant, uplifting, architectural structure from 1985. Discreetly melded into the local vegetation with primitive, rock face outcrops, this is a home for the adventurist, far from the madding crowd and yet 5 minutes from Adelaide's premier retail haven, Burnside.

With a minimal footprint, giving cave style access to undercroft storage, unlimited potential exists to create your own dreams. Ascend to the powerful entry and you'll be staggered by a glazed, vaulted ceiling which creates a brilliantly illuminated space with views of sky and native bushland vegetation from every angle. Wide walls of windows and sliding doors to external decks showcase the fantasy world of living in a tree house, it appears to float amongst the foliage with minimal interaction, no neighbours or edge to edge guttering from intruding homes, you're on your own. Warm and inviting, the mellow earth tones of tumbled brick and soaring angled, cedar feature ceilings take you back in time with it's mid century, or even Colorado, Arizona desert style aura. Frank Lloyd Wright elements of minimalism are conjured up and for the purist it will please as light, form and nature are given prominence and it's fluid in concept and enduring so each generation can form it into their own special retreat.

Light and bright the massive functional kitchen features a 4 metre engineered stone bench top and breakfast bar with amazing numbers of functional cupboards and drawers and an impressive Belling gas range and hot plates, Bosch dishwasher, double sink with flexi hose tap, Puratap and room to store quantities of supplies and as well there's a pull out pantry cupboard and power points at every turn, enabling a family and guests to be catered for with minimum fuss. Casual meals area off the kitchen with direct access to the glass fenced pool enclosure and a full dining area overlooks the open plan living/theatre room with deck to the external Bar/BBQ area.

Imagine working from home, inspired by the views and solitude or create your own health and lifestyle retreat. The amazing gym could well be the hub around which you build your dreams. A wellness Spa with exceptional walks along the ridges easily accessible within a short stroll from the Bali Hut, perched high like an eerie overlooking hills and coast with views below to the entertainers zone of pool, waterfall and deck. Picture the parties, or keep it to yourself a fabulous serene, seclusion to calm the mind.

The spacious and uncluttered master bedroom with walk-in robe and a "must see to believe" bathroom featuring not only a serious spa bath but a very significant sauna with privacy, in a wing of its own separated from the other bedrooms. There's two downstairs bedroom along the underground, gallery, hallway and another two off the kitchen area, both serviced by renovated bathrooms. The main bathroom is a calming Zen style, featuring a cascading water feature and one way observation glass to bring the outside in with privacy, giving you a wow factor as you bathe and marvel in the view of the stunning rock features and the tropical poolscape.

Ecologically conscious, 8 split system A/C's allow for individual temperature control and a huge gas log fireplace creates the cosy vibe for winter gatherings of any scale in open plan Theatre zone. Solar panels help keep the green dream a reality. There so much potential, it's multi dimensional with room to build a second residence/studio above STCC with views overlooking the existing home to take advantage of the fabulous sunsets and night lights or if you're keen to excavate for a tennis court, create a total resort. It will suit multi generational families, blended families or suited perfectly to teens in retreat!

Within minutes of the city and zoned for Glenunga International High School and Glen Osmond Primary School, it is an ideal solution for saving on college fees or to place yourself in a location so close to Seymour, Loreto, Scotch College, St Ignatius and Cabra Colleges or Walford along with Urrbrae Agricultural High School, it's an educational smorgasbord. Commutable along Fullarton Road to Flinders University and 15 minutes to Adelaide's leading tertiary institutions and historic colleges. No winding hills roads here, it's easy access off Portrush, Cross and Glen Osmond roads with great undercover parking and turning for even the most timid learner, with ample off street parking for at least another 6 vehicles.

With remnants of the past from our forebears, the Mine Chimney, the oldest smelting chimney in SA, built in 1849 stands proud behind the home with adventure and walking trails on your doorstep with the Mine Chimney Reserve, Tollgate Loop and Danthonia Trails, you'll never want for a more Australian experience, attuned to the raw beauty and surrounded by nature, the comforting echoes of native bird calls and sightings of our much loved native animals in their habitat. See Adelaide stretched along the ancient flood plains of the meandering River Torrens, check out the fireworks from above the city and be awed by night light vantage points along any of the trails. It's there for your involvement, or you may prefer the pristine and family friendly beaches 20 minutes to the west or to soak up the heritage of fine food and wines in any of our neighbouring historic hill towns with their markets and restaurants, cellar doors and harvest festivals. A golfing haven as you adjoin Mt Osmond Golf Course.

Start your Jikara Dream - and create your own history.

AUCTION: Saturday 5th March at 11am, on site (Unless sold prior) CONTRACTED PRIOR TO AUCTION

($1,950,000)

OFFER FORM LINK
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CT: 5126/271
Council: Burnside
Council Rates: $2,060.30 per annum (approx)
Water Rates: $254.67 per quarter (approx)
Land size: 1663sqm (approx)
Year Built: 1985

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RLA 275279