6 Jagger Road, Encounter Bay

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Rosetta Head Retreat - a special place in history Rosetta Head Retreat is tied to the history of Victor Harbor by more than its name and the bluestone foundations which bind it to this special location. Sitting proudly above Encounter Bay on 2,522 m2 of gardens, it has seen whaling vessels give way to pleasure craft and bare hills give way to homes but in keeping with its origins is surrounded on two sides by a State Park giving access to The Bluff and Petrel Cove and still enjoys those extensive views. The original residence was built by the Jagger family In about 1901 in white rendered bluestone and now comprises 10 generously proportioned main rooms. Features are many, but chief among them is the light filled Great Room with six glorious east facing sash windows capturing amazing sunrises and views of Wright and Granite Islands and beyond to Port Elliot. There is no better view than to watch the powerful "sets" of waves passing between Wright Island and The Bluff. High ceilings, elaborate cornicing and ceiling roses, high skirting boards and an amazing variety of window shapes and design, all go to capture the majesty and intrigue of this amazing home. The kitchen is a gourmet's delight with expansive Caesarstone benchtops, Italian appliances and magnificent cabinetry providing masses of storage space. The fully renovated kitchen has been designed with a feature pressed metal wall and Blackbutt timber floor, facing the Great Room and ensuring magical views of the ocean. Off the kitchen is a warm and inviting sitting room - "The Library" with fire place and built in bookcase, leadlight windows and French doors through to the entry foyer. Pass through the Great Room and kitchen via a beautiful glass arched doorway with brass hinges to an intimate sitting room or den, which in turn connects to a breezeway joining what was an original one room cottage to the rest of the home. This area is the inspirational space used by the current owners as their art studio which also enjoys amazing views through semi circular windows to the ocean. To the right of the front verandah (opposite the Great Room) is another doorway/entry leading to the accommodation wing. Bedrooms peel out from the large hallway with magnificent chandelier - forming what is a wonderful space to showcase an art collection. There are five bedrooms and three bathrooms in all - one a beautiful master suite with its own gorgeous sitting room and fireplace, bedroom with large picture windows where you can lie in bed and watch the horse drawn tram cross to Granite Island and designer marble en suite bathroom which adds yet another level of sophistication to the home. Another of the bedrooms faces south and has glorious rural views of the State Park through leadlight windows and access to the second bathroom, making this the ideal guest suite. The home is set in beautiful French inspired gardens - the "Parterre" consisting of symmetrical patterns connected by pathways and the "Tapis Vert" an unbroken expanse of lawn and surrounding pebble pathway used as a major element of the garden design, with beautiful garden pond and fountain. On the western side of the home is the "Allee" - a landscaped walkway connecting front to back, flanked by shrubs and trees being both a promenade and an extension of the views. On the eastern side is the gravel driveway providing access to the four car garage and open studio. For al fresco living, there is the gorgeous slate paved atrium - an extension of the Great Room (with those glorious ocean and island views) connecting to the terrace, beautifully paved with wide slate steps connecting to the garden. There is a herb kitchen garden and orchard and so much more. The pride of place in Encounter Bay nestled between the sheltered waters of Encounter Bay in one direction and the raw beauty of the rugged coastline facing Petrel Cove and the Waitpinga Cliffs in the other. Above all, Rosetta Head Retreat offers an enviable lifestyle - for permanent residents or to enjoy on holiday. Boaties will love the address being so close to the Encounter Bay ramp. Foodies and coffee lovers will be rewarded with a short walk to "Eat at Whalers" restaurant. Nature lovers will adore the birdlife and the spectacular walking trails which begin here - to Goolwa heading east, and off to Cape Jervis west along the Heysen trail. Rosetta Head Retreat - a piece of history and a great place to enjoy life to the fullest now!