Country Living, Country Style, Character Renovated Cottage

Quince Cottage is situated on one acre comprising fruit trees, lovely grounds and gardens and exquisite views of Watervale and the surrounding vineyards. Very peaceful and private, yet walking distance to the Watervale Hotel and General Store. The property can be sold as an established B&B walk-in walk out or to the astute person who is looking for a quiet country cottage in the Clare Valley.<br/><br/>The original 1920's sandstone cottage has been painstakingly renovated to the highest possible standards. Quince consists of a gourmet kitchen and dining area, double size lounge room with wood burning combustion fire, two Queen-size bedrooms, the master with en-suite. The main bathroom has a spa and an enclosed secret garden. There is a large front verandah, rear patio with BBQ, and bush garage.<br/>As a B&B, the kitchen has everything you could possibly need including, stainless steel fridge, dishwasher, under-bench oven, and cook-top, range hood microwave oven, etc. The crockery is high quality china, Stanley Rogers cutlery, European glassware, stainless steel Miska pots and pans, Mundial Knives, the works. There is a luxury spa bath that looks into a secret, and completely private, Japanese style garden. The spa is set in a giant window which protrudes into the enclosed garden; this allows for a glass roof, so you can sit in the spa and contemplate the sun or the moon. In the secret garden there are large trees, illuminated by pin lights, white stones, Japanese statues and everything to create a peaceful and romantic setting (very Zen)<br/>There are two large bedrooms with large fitted robes, plenty of hanging space and storage areas. The beds are antique, black metal, Victorian and Queen-size. The linen is all of high standard.The furnishings are a mixture of antiques and Australian crafted new pieces. Original art adorns the walls, mostly by local artists. In the lounge there is a large wood fired combustion stove, the lounge suite is high quality leather and is very comfortable and welcoming. In addition to the traditional games and books, there are all the creature comforts, such as a LG LCD HDTV 37Inch TV with a DVD plus a Sony stereo and CD. There is also a small library of DVD's, CD's and tapes.<br/><br/>The Cottage has a wireless NBN system for quick access to internet. There is a fully equipped laundry, with top level equipment, washers, dryers, irons, etc. A vine-covered pergola covers the paved courtyard, patio area. There is a teak outdoor setting, with a market umbrella, and a Weber BBQ. This area overlooks a beautiful garden and is both private and very attractive. There is large verandah at the front of the house and this is a perfect spot to recline on the sun lounges or sip local wine and watch the sun set over the Watervale valley.<br/>Stroll through an acre orchard of apple, pear, cherry, and Quince trees that are on the property. Quince Cottage is fully air-conditioned and has ample undercover parking. Great views and very peaceful setting.<br/>Quince Cottage is in Watervale, the heart of the Clare Valley and is walking distance from an excellent local café, shop and post office, and the award winning Watervale Hotel. It is an ideal position to venture to the many wineries scattered throughout the Clare Valley.<br/>