Residential/Commercial

Immaculate Circa 1856 home. Seldom do properties of such epic proportions avail themselves to the marketplace. This amazing home has been handcrafted by its most fastidious custodians, with much love and attention to detail over the many years. This truly is an iconic masterpiece. It has been lavished with attention to detail, incorporating an artistic flair, the design has made this abode equal to any of its rivals.

This magnificent property lies between Birdwood and Mannum. This area is considered amongst one of Adelaide's most popular weekend getaways, a destination for travellers to enjoy wineries of the Adelaide Hills Barossa Region and water activities of the mighty Murray River and is only approx. 1 hour from Adelaide CBD.

This community was first established around the famous gold mines and nearby Stone quarry. This magnificent building originally started life known as the District Arms and with a few name changes along the way. Originally it serviced the mines and was a part of the historic Cobb and Co Run. Floating a reputation bigger than the town itself, there are countless generations of South Australians that can recall fond memories of this local icon.

This picture-perfect residence boasts a multitude of options. Turn back into a hive of activity as a pub (STCC). A liquor license and bottle shop license are available so once again any home-based businesses like a café, licenced bakery, or Devonshire tea rooms could easily be accommodated by this property because one side of the home can readily be utilized independently from the living areas. This may also facilitate the use of Airbnb with great ease.

Entering through the hand forged double iron gates that lead to the enchanting sunroom that graces the side of the home, you will be welcomed by the French doors. This light filled room boasts ample windows and exposed stone walls giving you a hint of what's to come.

The generous country inspired kitchen features solid timber benchtops with a double sink and dishwasher. Provision for a microwave and electric hot plates and ample bench space as well as enough room to accommodate a double door fridge and freezer. Overhead cupboards and a built-in bread cupboard are further enhanced by the stone rendered walls and ornate ceiling. A Fujitsu split system air-conditioning that keeps you cozy throughout the warmer days. The window overlooks the rear courtyard, which brings to life the beating heart of any kitchen.

Every door in this masterpiece oozes character and charm and the lush carpet is pleasurable underfoot. The master bedroom is very generous in nature and boasts the beautiful local quarried stone with colour that glistens from every angle. The pine floors and tongue and groove ceilings are enhanced by the colonial casement window overlooking the romantic courtyard. The 2nd bedroom is replete in character with an open fire and decorative mantel with the high ceilings that flow throughout the entire abode.

The skilful way the master bathroom has been created is simply jaw dropping. With the earthy tones of exposed stone and the clever appointment of subway tiling is a feast for the eyes. The oak floor and oak splashback are complemented by the stunning white oversized modern bathtub with amazing chrome tapware. The luxurious glass shower features a dual action chrome rose plus a freestanding colonial vanity unit and cabinet with mirror. The use of chrome and period features create a timeless feel that will look great for many years to come.

Totally renovated yet retaining many original features. We have Victoria cove cornices and high ceilings and the carpet. Plastered feature walls with exposed stone showing sections of old red brick that gives an industrial aesthetic to this eclectic space, with a solid steel furnace door as a backdrop.

One entrance door is a commercial aluminium/glass door and original timber lintels. The bar is finished with a 200 year old solid timber top plus old exposed rafter timbers. A stone feature nib wall divides and a two-way glazed opening window which draws your immediate attention.

Behind the bar, we feature pine flooring and a timber bulkhead. Double French doors allow access to the opulent family room where the front bar once was. For nostalgic purposes, the word bar remains to this day on the original entrance door. A cosy and inviting ornate fireplace to warm you in the winter with exposed stone overlook this majestic room. Colonial windows overlook the massive front verandah where many beverages were enjoyed for generations. If these walls could talk!

A passage allows easy access to the 3rd bedroom where life then gets interesting. This side of the home could easily be made self-contained with a quick installation of a kitchenette. This could be income producing as an AirBnB or simply a commercial venture. This area has side access through a roller door that opens to a double gable veranda overlooking a country cottage garden. It features its own separate entrance and private garden with timber screening and flagstone paving. The 3rd competing bedroom is again generous in nature, we feature a wall mounted tv and a Kelvinator inverter split system A/C. The modern slimline windows allow ample light to filter to all facets of the room making it a harmonious environment. This is a newly renovated project that has been accomplished with the highest quality of tradesmanship, so there is not a cent to be spent.

The new bathroom features yet another exquisite timber glass door and subway tiling. The high ceilings compliment the glass/chrome shower and chrome fittings. A modern suspended vanity plus heat lamps all go to finish off this work of art.

Adjacent resides a formal dine or an office that could easily be transformed into the 4th bedroom. Exposed stone and partial render with exposed rafters grace this area. A possible kitchen area as well if you utilised the massive lounge as a shop because it boasts its double French doors to the side veranda. It also has a door leading to the front veranda with tongue and groove ceilings and yet another open fireplace and could be a perfect secluded lounge that children can utilise whilst never having to bother the parents.

From the front to the rear rambling English cottage gardens, this home has been lovingly crafted. Complete with lemons, apricot trees, 2 apple trees, garden shed and main water, old stone cookhouse (storage shed now) with lined ceiling and concrete floor. This home also features 2 double gable carports, one with sliding doors and one with electric roller door. The property is re-roofed with stormwater all plumbed, plus 2 instant gas hot water services, all surrounded by verandah's.

A large dry cellar is ideal for the wine collector and NBN (wireless and Foxtel) and good free to air reception, which makes it perfect for those that work from home.

There are many features that reside on this one of a kind property, it's truly worthy of any inspection. We even have an old Chrysler roadster as garden art, 3 phase power, raised veggie gardens and so much more. The possibilities are endless to this extraordinary offering. So, to view Tungkillo's finest call Andy White today.


CT: 6220/190
Land Size: 1,427m²
House Size: 281m²
Zone: Township
Council: Mid Murray

RLA 232366