41 Princes Avenue
Crafers West, SA 5152

Overview

Architectural Adelaide Hills Living With A Self-Contained Wing.

This distinctive Adelaide Hills residence exemplifies the harmony of expressive architecture and practical family living. The home features a warm mud-brick character complemented by immersive garden views and a striking architectural form. It offers up to four bedrooms, multiple living areas, productive workspaces, and a fully self-contained wing, ideal for multi-generational living.

Constructed with materials such as mud brick, timber, cork, and reclaimed Oregon, the house boasts soaring voids and floor-to-ceiling double glazing that frame tree-wrapped outlooks, giving it a unique architectural identity. The thoughtfully designed floorplan balances aesthetic appeal with functionality.

The main living area is cozy yet spacious, featuring cork floors, exposed beams, and timber-lined ceilings. It seamlessly extends to a decked terrace suspended among the canopy, perfect for enjoying sunsets in a tranquil setting.

The lower level includes a bedroom and full bathroom, alongside a kitchen equipped with long timber benchtops, stainless steel appliances, and ample storage, making it both functional and inviting. A sculptural staircase crafted from reclaimed Oregon and glass serves as a central architectural feature.

The upper level offers a bedroom, dressing room, office, and an open loft retreat with built-in storage and expansive views into the treetops, suitable for quiet relaxation, creative work, or additional family living space.

At the private end of the home, the fully self-contained wing provides a large vaulted room, built-in cabinetry, kitchenette, balcony, and separate access. This space is perfect for multi-generational living, accommodating older children, guests, or a home business requiring separation.

The outdoor environment features tiered gardens with a variety of fruit trees including apple, pear, cherry, peach, and greengage. The property supports abundant birdlife and includes winding paths, a chook run, cubby house, quiet seating areas, powered sheds, water tanks, wood storage, and generous parking facilities.

Located just minutes from Stirling and within easy reach of local parks, walking trails, and schools, this home offers versatile living options without compromising its architectural essence. It is a distinctive, flexible property deeply connected to its natural setting, providing a unique Adelaide Hills lifestyle.

Additional features include extensive double glazing, quality timber joinery, a combustion heater, thermal cellular blinds, air conditioning for year-round comfort, multiple outdoor living zones including a large curved front deck with valley views, fenced gardens suitable for pets and children, two powered sheds, a double carport, and extra parking bays.

Peacefully situated in leafy Crafers West, the property is hidden from the road and surrounded by established Hills greenery. It is conveniently located just five minutes from Stirling, with easy access to walking trails, native bushland, and the best of the Hills' outdoor lifestyle. The Adelaide CBD and Mount Barker are both approximately 20 minutes away.

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