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The name Teringie is aboriginal for place of beautiful birds. The land was originally owned by RM Williams and stretched from Norton Summit to Upper Magill. Over time this land was subdivided and sold with the remaining 2 blocks still held by descendants of RM Williams. The remains of RM's original brick factory forms the garage wall. <br/>This unique architecturally designed home, built of carved stone and exotic hardwood timbers sourced from Asia has features that allow the home to blend into the surrounding environment. Reminiscent of the style of Frank Llloyd Wright the owner built the home with the surrounding habitat as an inspiration for its design. This home was lovingly crafted from wood and stone and took over 10 years to complete.<br/>Overlooking Morialta National Park and Morialta Falls the property is set on 4100sqm. The sprawling driveway leads up to the home with tall native trees shading the property. There is a garden pond surrounded by a pretty garden that is a stunning feature of the landscaping. Native birds and wildlife are attracted to this haven within the garden.<br/>The home is built on 3 mezzanine levels. The entry leads to a huge central atrium that has 4 large double timber doors that lead outdoors in four directions. Three tiled balconies have picturesque views. The enormous formal living area is a superb entertaining space. The kitchen and formal dining area is situated on this level. A few steps up to a mezzanine level where there is a casual lounge room with a spectacular window outlook to enjoy views over Adelaide's northern panorama. <br/>On a lower level there is a den with a bar. This room has built in cabinetry and is ideal for a parent's or kid's retreat or media room. Each bedroom has its own access point and there are 3 bedrooms within the main section of the home all with built ins. There is an office with a view over the front garden. A separate guest house or studio with bathroom and kitchenette is entered through the garden on the lowest level. <br/>There are 2.5 bathrooms in the main house, the master bathroom has a uniquely crafted mosaic wall and floor to ceiling tiling. There are 2 wood burning heaters in the living areas. There is a cellar within the home. A wood burning combustion heater is in the dining room and there is under floor heating. There are 2 Reverse Cycle air-conditioners in Master Bedroom and Den.<br/>Throughout the home stone, wood and glass feature to create an organic and timeless style. Floor to ceiling windows bring the outside into the home. The garden setting is a masterpiece of nature. An artist could spend forever busily painting every aspect of the pond and the native flora and wildlife.<br/>There is a single lock up garage with auto door and internal access and a further double car shed on the property. Mains water supply from Teringie Drive. <br/>It is just a 5 minute drive to Magill and shops (5k). Magill Primary school and Rostrevor College is at the bottom of the hill or Norton Summit Primary school 2.5k up the hill. Close to Adelaide Hills wineries and Historic Pubs and only a 10 minute drive to the Freeway entrance at Crafers. Further details about the offering can be supplied by contacting Robyn Tyson.
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