6 Shannon Road, Bridgewater, SA 5155

What was the summer house for World War 2 Squadron Leader David Shannon and family is today an enduring, sympathetically extended residence that captures your heart from the moment you walk though its stone pillared gates and onto a sprawling Hills property watched over by ancient cedars and oaks.

Welcome to 'Alderwood'; a tightly-held and proud notch in Bridgewater's timeline, ready for its next custodians to enjoy its scale, stone-laden longevity and the freedom of a dual-accessed plot that shuts out the passing world and soothes the soul.

The sheer dimensions, soaring ceiling heights and embellished decorations alike ensure this C1886 home oozes a rare sense of grandeur, prompting visions of the summer dinner parties and gatherings with visiting dignitaries.

Let your imagination run wild for just a second and you'll see a life-made for a modern family thanks to its supremely versatile floorplan, bill-slashing solar panels, extensive off-street parking, underground wine cellar and that inspired rear addition.

The original exterior stone walls now form an internal feature of a boundless family room with matching high ceilings, porcelain tiled floors and a layout that lends itself to countless configurations.

Feeding the family room is an entire wing dedicated to a custom kitchen with granite benchtops, solid timber cabinetry, quality appliances, expansive island, period lighting, a light-grabbing bay window and a butler's pantry.

Every room, whether formal or otherwise, frames a distinct view of the outside world, where those ancient trees, meandering paths, raised veggie patches, secret nooks and the original stone stables (now handy shedding) make 'Alderwood' a fairytale, just a very real 5-minute drive from Stirling village and a short stroll to Bridgewater playground, historic Bridgewater Hotel & the Heysen trail.

- A proud piece of Bridgewater history

- Dual access points via Shannon Road

- Spring-fed, drinking quality bore - 380PPM

- Enduring stone construction, built C.1886

- Original Stone Stables (converted to shed)

- Expansive, versatile footprint makes the home ideal for growing and multi-generational families

- 3.8KW solar system

- Large underground cellar

- Solid double carport and additional off-street parking

- Winter drying room

- Jarrah floors and custom storage

- Sprawling, established gardens with veggie patches and auto watering (from bore)

- Auto gates to main entrance

- Elevated outdoor patio/terrace

- Updated Colorbond roof (2007)

- Wood fired heater and gas heating

- 10 minutes to the Tollgate