40 Glossop Road, Mount Barker

Hidden down a road you wouldn’t know exists is this jewel in the country side. Glossop Road is a quiet road off Ward Road, in a rural setting but only 11km north of Mount Barker.
This quality country homestead on 7.42ha (18.33 Ac) boasts an impressive jarrah entry that allows copious amounts of light into the spacious passage which links the bedrooms, laundry and bathrooms to the open plan kitchen/living areas.
The classic country kitchen is well equipped, ‘an entertainers’ delight’: boasting a lavish brick hearth that houses a large 5 gas burner stove with electric oven; ample bench and cupboard space; a dishwasher; and walk through pantry. This massive pantry has plenty of storage space and room for a fridge and freezer. It opens to the back door for ease of unloading shopping. At the back door is a mud room for your coats, boots and shoes.
Cleaning up after cooking is a delight with the kitchen sink looking out a large window with expansive view of the property’s ornamental and fruit trees and dam.
The generous dining area has room for a banquet table and the lounge area has a tile fire capable of heating the whole living space.
The north facing rooms (lounge, dining and master bedroom) have opulent glass doors opening to the verandah that surrounds the home. The master bedroom also has a walk in robe. Adjoining the master bedroom is a huge luxurious wet room with claw foot bath, shower, toilet and basin with Italian Travertine floor and wall tiles.
The remaining bedrooms are generously sized with built in robes. The versatile office space could be used as a children’s activity room or fifth bedroom.
There is a small passage leading to the laundry, toilet and bathroom all tiled with Italian Travertine tiles. This bathroom has a shower and vanity with the toilet separate.
There’s plenty of storage with a linen cupboard in the passage and another in the laundry
Completed in 2008 this home has been well maintained. You won’t run out of water with a 96 000 litre rain water tank and a solar hot water system. It also has a dam, a soak, a creek running through it and some bushland.
There’s a 2 car bay lock up garage or workshop (9×7 metres) with concrete floors and power connected.
The property has a wide range of established fruit and ornamental trees with room for other rural pursuits like a few sheep, horses and chooks.
If you want to live the rural life with all the modern conveniences in a secluded area but close to town call know to arrange your inspection.