12 Donaldson Close

There's something deeply comforting about a home that instantly slows the pulse. Wrapped in weatherboard charm and set on 886sqm of Strathalbyn's leafy heart, this 2024-built escape delivers the kind of peaceful, polished living that feels both elevated and entirely effortless. Picture-perfect from the outset, its Hamptons-inspired façade gives way to interiors bathed in natural light, high ceilings, timber-look floors, and oversized picture windows creating a mood that feels soft, airy, and instantly welcoming. The layout wastes no time getting to the good stuff. A luminous open-plan living domain unfolds in one seamless sweep, drawing lounge, dining, and entertaining together beneath calming neutral tones and northern light that shifts beautifully throughout the day. At its heart, the kitchen balances beauty with practicality in all the right ways. Stone benchtops, wide stainless-steel appliances, and a generous island create a space designed to gather around, while a butler's pantry keeps everything quietly streamlined behind the scenes. Accommodation is beautifully resolved for family living. Privately positioned at the front, the main suite pairs a walk-in robe with a scallop-tiled ensuite that leans into subtle luxury. Beyond, a cleverly zoned wing creates its own retreat for kids, guests, or grandkids alike, complete with a second living area, three additional bedrooms, and a spacious family bathroom designed to keep busy households flowing with ease. Step outside and the lifestyle only deepens. An entertaining deck becomes the stage for long lunches, a dedicated firepit zone promises marshmallows under the stars, and established gums frame open lawns made for backyard cricket and barefoot play. There's room for projects too, thanks to a generous shed, while a valuable secondary driveway and side street access make caravan, boat, or trailer storage completely seamless. And because thoughtful living is all in the details, the home layers in every extra that matters - from the secure double garage, additional off-street parking, oversized laundry, and dedicated mudroom, to ducted R/C A/C, ensuring effortless functionality is woven throughout. Peaceful by nature yet perfectly connected, you're just minutes from the cafés, boutiques, and community charm of Strathalbyn, while nearby Middle Creek and Pipers Crest Park place endless green space at your doorstep. Mount Barker remains within easy reach for everything else, while the freeway keeps the Adelaide CBD comfortably within the hour. Fresh, beautifully resolved, and ready to embrace whatever pace life asks of next - you'll never look back. More to love: C2024 home on 886sqm corner allotment 6.6kw Solar system Heat pump hot water Wireless connectivity to solar, irrigation, front door lock & ducted system EV charger Automatic irrigation to lawns and garden beds Double glazing throughout Secure double garage with internal and rear pedestrian access Additional off-street parking Secondary driveway with gated rear yard access Side gated access to rear yard Ducted reverse air conditioning throughout Separate laundry with exterior access Mudroom Rainwater plumbed to toilets Pendant and down lighting Built-in robes to all bedrooms Ceiling fan to alfresco Timber-look floating floors and loop-pile carpets Specifications: CT / 6294/34 Council / Alexandrina Zoning / HN Built / 2024 Land / 886m2 (approx.) Council Rates / $2579.30pa (including CWMS) Emergency Services Levy / $79.65pa SA Water / $82.30pq (supply) Estimated rental assessment $680 - $730per week/ Written rental assessment can be provided upon request Nearby Schools / Eastern Fleurieu Strathalbyn R-6 Campus, Eastern Fleurieu Strathalbyn 7-12 Campus, Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School, Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition). Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal and financial advice. Should this property be scheduled for auction, the Vendor's Statement may be inspected at any Harris Real Estate office for 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts. RLA | 343103