2 Meadowvue Rd, Athelstone SA 5076, Australia

Want to enjoy Hills living without the hassles of distance and those extra chilly winters? Well, here’s the perfect solution. A gorgeous location on the high ground in Athelstone, bathed in natural light yet surrounded by trees, facing the awe-inspiring bushland beauty of Black Hill Conservation Park, yet only a mere 21 minutes from the City of Adelaide.

With four good-sized bedrooms, delightful yards with separate spaces for kids and pets to play while parents entertain, plus multiple living areas in a versatile floor-plan, this home is made for family living. And after three decades in the loving hands of its first and only owners, it’s ready for a new family to write their own chapter in this special place where two worlds become one.

The green and majestic domain of Aussie nature populated by koalas, kangaroos and an array of birdlife is right on your doorstep, literally filling your field of view. Yet also only minutes away is the public transport that will connect you to the O-Bahn busway with its high-frequency express services to the CBD or Tea Tree Plaza’s shopping mecca.

The home welcomes you with an entrance hall, opening to the formal lounge with picture windows and the formal dining room. On the entry’s other side is the master bedroom, with a walk-in wardrobe as well as built-ins, plus a modern ensuite bathroom. Further on is the open-plan family living and dining zone overlooked by a pristine renovated kitchen, designed with the convenience of large drawers, spacious pantry/appliance cupboard and stacks of bench-space.

Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 all have built-in wardrobes and are conveniently positioned in their own wing away from the serenity of mum and dad’s master bedroom suite with its outlook to the Black Hill Conservation Park. This wing is serviced by a sparkling updated family bathroom.

Everyone in the home is kept comfortable all year round with reverse-cycle air conditioning as well as a gas heater. And helping to keep everything humming along nicely – and incredibly economically – are 8 solar panels on the roof. In fact, the owners didn’t receive a bill for the last quarter – they got a cheque instead!

The home’s open-plan hub opens to the outdoor entertaining and play zones, with rear gardens creating a lovely interplay with the Hills vistas all around. The grounds also deliver bonus parking alongside the roller-doored garage. This extra space is ideal for a caravan or boat, or for tradies wanting secure off-street parking behind a gate for van and equipment.

While this beautifully maintained home presents its own package of sought-after features, the neighbourhood amenities do likewise. These include a handy local shopping centre, two top private schools – St Ignatius College and Rostrevor College – and the magnificent walking trails of neighbouring Black Hill Conservation Park, which are truly an experience to savour.

You couldn’t wish for lovelier surroundings to put down roots, raise your family, and emulate the original owners by becoming very lucky long-term Athelstonians.