The luxurious Hahndorf home at 24 Auricht Rd following it’s extensive renovation.
It has stood proudly for the past 173 years, and now, this Hahndorf home gives you the opportunity to enjoy it for generations to come as it hits the market.
Steve Pearce bought the property at 24 Auricht Rd with his mother Sue in early 2025, immediately setting about transforming it into a grand family entertainer and one that will serve as a luxurious home for another 173 years.
“It’s one of the original colonial residences of Hahndorf – its character and uniqueness certainly sparked our interest and drew us in,” Mr Pearce says.
“We could see massive potential in it.
The luxurious Hahndorf home at 24 Auricht Rd following it’s extensive renovation. Picture: Supplied.
The Hahndorf home at 24 Auricht Rd before it was renovated. Picture: Property records.
The luxurious Hahndorf home at 24 Auricht Rd following it’s extensive renovation. Picture: Supplied.
The Hahndorf home at 24 Auricht Rd before it was renovated. Picture: Property records.
“Once we got a hold of it, it was all about honouring its character and history and restoring it and bringing that back to life because it needed a lot of work – redeveloping the home into what is now, which is a really nice fusion of the old and new.
“It retains that original colonial style, but then when you step inside it’s a really nice contemporary family home.”
Mr Pearce said there was not one part of the property they hadn’t updated.
“It was in a very original state when we purchased it, so we’ve done everything top to bottom – everything from new kitchens to new bathrooms; the whole house has been replastered, all the external timber work and fretwork has been rebuilt and restored; it’s been repainted and got all new window furnishings and floorings, all new electrical and plumbing, absolutely everything,” he says.
The home has three bedrooms over its two levels, with the master suite with striking ensuite on the ground floor and two more on the lower ground floor, separated by a living area.
There’s also a separate guest studio or cottage Mr Pearce says could facilitate multi generational living or be used for either a studio/home office or as Airbnb accommodation.
The Hahndorf home at 24 Auricht Rd before it was renovated. Picture: Property records.
The luxurious Hahndorf home at 24 Auricht Rd following it’s extensive renovation. Picture: Supplied.
The luxurious Hahndorf home at 24 Auricht Rd following it’s extensive renovation. Picture: Supplied.
The luxurious Hahndorf home at 24 Auricht Rd following it’s extensive renovation. Picture: Supplied.
A swimming pool is nearby and the home is surrounded by established grounds.
“The studio could easily be a turnkey business opportunity,” Mr Pearce says.
“We have a lot of dinner parties – come winter it’s lovely to gather around the wood heater inside, and then in summer it’s fantastic to have guests around by the pool and under the alfresco area.
“It’s the perfect spot to bring guests back to after a day out at the nearby wineries.”
With Mr Pearce busy running a resort on Mount Panorama he recently renovated, he will now take his time finding his next passion project, but is thrilled with how this one has turned out.
“This will be a beautiful long-term family residence that is really the epitome of Hills living – we’re incredibly proud of it.”
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