23 Windsor Avenue, Hahndorf SA 5245

Some homes preserve history, others reinvent it. Set behind a picture-perfect sandstone façade and wrapped in beautifully curated gardens, 23 Windsor Avenue achieves both, weaving nearly a century of character into a home that's beautifully one of one.

Originally built circa 1935 and stitched into the history of Hahndorf, this much-loved residence has evolved thoughtfully through the decades. Meticulously restored, extended and maintained by its devoted custodians, it stands today as a testament to the idea that great homes are not owned so much as cared for, each chapter adding something meaningful to the one before.

Beyond its romantic street presence, polished timber floors, lofty ceilings and subtle French provincial influences introduce a home rich in warmth and authenticity. A wide central hallway connects three generous bedrooms before the original footprint unfolds into a light-filled, open-plan heart.

Oversized windows draw the gardens in from every angle, while a statement kitchen anchors daily life with equal parts beauty and practicality. Solid timber cabinetry and benchtops, high-end appliances, and a wide island create a workspace that adapts to every moment from the weekday rush to weekend entertaining without missing a beat.

Adding another layer, a Pauline Hurren-designed conservatory extends the living footprint into the landscape. Bathed in natural light and centred around its own gas log fire, it's a space that makes every season feel worth celebrating.

Then comes the home's most unexpected chapter - a self-contained extension – fondly known as the cottage. Flooded with natural light, it delivers its own expansive living zone with fireplace, designer kitchen, two additional bedrooms, luxurious bathroom, and laundry. It's a space that can expand the mian footprint, accommodate guests in complete comfort, or generate an additional income stream - all while maintaining privacy and independence.

Outside, terraced gardens reveal themselves in stages, with productive fruit trees, raised vegetable beds, manicured landscaping, and a collection of alfresco spaces designed for everything from quiet morning coffees to celebrations that stretch long into the evening. It's a property that invites you outdoors as often as it welcomes you back inside.

Practicality has been considered with equal care. Solar power, ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning, CCTV, security systems, double garaging, workshop facilities and extensive off-street parking across dual driveways ensure everyday living remains effortless.

Yet for all its privacy and rural outlooks across the paddocks opposite, Hahndorf's celebrated main street sits only moments away. Morning coffees, cellar doors, acclaimed restaurants, boutique shopping and historic pubs become part of the daily rhythm, while quality schooling and a straightforward commute to Adelaide keep city connections comfortably within reach.

Whether you're envisioning a forever family sanctuary, a multigenerational haven, a boutique accommodation venture or a seamless blend of all three, this is a property that adapts as beautifully as it inspires.

Lovingly cared for and deeply appreciated, 23 Windsor is ready next for its custodians to write the chapter that follows.

More to love: • C1935 sandstone cottage on 1426sqm parcel • Featured in SA Life, with exceptional boutique accommodation reputation • Fully restored 1980s, extended and further renovated 1998, all work undertaken by skilled local contractors • Conservatory designed by Pauline Hurren added 2017 • Double brick construction • Landscaped gardens spanning Ash, Liquidambar, and weeping birch trees, lilies, box hedge, fruit trees, veggie beds, and more • Highly effective solar panel system with 20 panels, installed 2012 • Secure double garage with 3-phase power, kitchenette, and bathroom • Carport and additional off-street parking on gated driveways • Heritage features throughout – high ceilings, decorative fireplace, leadlight glass • HeatGlo wood log gas fire to conservatory • Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning to main house with remote app connectivity • Reverse cycle split system to cottage • Fireplace to cottage lounge • Ceiling fans • Down, sconce, and feature pendant lighting • Gourmet kitchens with solid timber cabinetry and benchtops and high-end Smeg, Bosch, and Miele appliances • High-end bathrooms with frameless corner showers, bathtubs, and bidets • Concealed European laundry to main house • Laundry/bathroom combo to cottage • Polished French and American Oak floorboards • Plantation shutters and linen curtains • Security system to main house • CCTV cameras to exterior • NBN ready • Main sewerage connection • Irrigation system • Brick well with pump for garden water supply • Shed workshop with provisions for power • Utility courtyard with aviary and rainwater tank

Specifications: CT / 5438/307 Council / Mount Barker Zoning / TN Built / 1935 Land / 1426m2 (approx) Council Rates / $4,474.91pa Emergency Services Levy / $141pa SA Water / $390.10pq Estimated rental assessment / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request Nearby Schools / Hahndorf P.S, Mount Barker H.S Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition). Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal and financial advice. Should this property be scheduled for auction, the Vendor's Statement may be inspected at any Harris Real Estate office for 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts. RLA | 343103