Major Renovation on a run-down manor

15 Pine Street, Peterborough SA 5422 - A Renovator's Delight?

With an ominous exterior, this rundown manor would be right at home in a Hitchcock classic. But wait until you see what’s inside. With its deteriorating exterior, peeling and water stained walls, this country SA manor would be right at home in a Hitchcock classic.

But that could all be about to change, with the Queen-Anne Federation residence at 15 Pine St – believed to be one of the first homes of Peterborough – having been snatched up for a song after 103 days on the market.

Story by Lydia Kellner The Advertiser September 4, 2024

Selling agent Alison Ward of Elders Real Estate Jamestown said the early 1900s estate sold to a buyer from Burra for $98,000, after much interest from locals and interstate.

Timeless Victorian Elegance - VENDOR SAYS SELL PRESENT ALL OFFERS !!!!

A fabulous example of a Queen-Anne Federation residence, this timeless property is ripe for renovation.

Adorned with intricate details throughout and crowned by a pressed metal tower atop the entrance porch, this substantial sized home was constructed in the 1900's and is now ready to be transformed back to its original grandeur.

Comprising a grand entry and hallway, 4 large main bedrooms as well as a separate study, living, dining and kitchen?.

All rooms are of large proportions and ooze quality, from the high pressed metal ceilings, original leadlight windows and door surrounds, ornate fireplaces and original floorboards.

Boasting significant architectural significance, this once grand old lady is seeking a full restoration.

“The fellow who bought it plans to restore it and actually started on it the day it settled. A mason is already working on the house,” she said.

“He plans to restore the main part of the home which is all sandstone and in the back, create a self-contained apartment for himself."

“The restoration will cost him a lot of money but he’s fairly keen and once he gets a bathroom in there – it doesn’t have one at the moment and there’s also no kitchen – he plans to sell his house in Burra and officially move in.”

Ms Ward said the home sold with HIA and Heritage orders in place, meaning the property was largely deemed uninhabitable

Subject to HIA and Heritage orders. Rent restriction notice $15.00 per week.

A Local Heritage Register overlay exists on this property.

Land Description: Lot 607, Section 216, Hundred of Yongala

Certificate of Title: 560/95 P:11

OWNER: Gwenneth Dawn, Esme June and Valma Edith Williams, Moscow Street, Peterborough, 5422

15 Pine St Peterborough pictured in 2000

HERITAGE DESCRIPTION: An asymmetrical stone single storey building with hipped, gable and Dutch-gable roof forms. A dominant turret with spire roof is located on the Pine Street façade. Return verandah to corner.

HISTORY: This distinctive house was constructed circa 1910 in the Queen Anne style, featuring a pressed metal tower over the entrance porch. For some time it was used as a residence by the local manager of the pastoral firm Elders and is now privately owned.

STATEMENT OF HERITAGE VALUE: The residence has significant architectural value as an excellent example of an ornate Federation Queen-Anne house.

It has notable features characteristic of the style such as the asymmetry, the decorative barge-boards to gables, tall chimneys, return verandah with timber fretwork, and in particular the large turret.

It is one of the best residential buildings in the region and as such makes an important contribution to the streetscape and character of the town.

RELEVANT CRITERIA: (d) It displays aesthetic merit and design characteristics of significance to the local area, being an excellent example of an ornate Federation Queen-Anne residence.

Renovator's Note:

This home has no kitchen or bathroom, power is not connected but available for installation (rewiring required), while mains water is connected - plumbing update is required.

CWMS (a system designed to collect, treat, re-use and/or dispose of primary treated effluent from septic tanks on individual properties) remains unconnected.