Majestic gums, rolling farmland and spectacular views stretching to Mount Lofty and the Mount Barker Summit-"Bancroft" is a captivating Adelaide Hills holding offering exceptional privacy, productive land and an enviable country lifestyle.
Privately positioned amid sweeping lawns and established gardens, the beautifully presented solid-brick homestead enjoys tranquil views across the property without another home in sight. Inside, the spacious floorplan features four generous bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, a separate formal lounge and the warmth of slow-combustion heating.
Wide verandahs frame the home, while a sheltered entertaining area provides the perfect place to gather, unwind and take in the serenity.
At the far end of the property, studio creates a peaceful private retreat-all beautifully separated from the main residence.
The property's productive credentials are equally impressive. Approximately 11.32 acres of well-organised and easily managed vineyard are planted to Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris with the opportunity to have the grapes contracted to a major winery for its premium blends.
A substantial eight-megalitre irrigation dam, three further dams, a good-quality bore and a 12,000kL water licence provide excellent water security. The property is divided into six main paddocks suitable for cattle, horses or sheep, with well-designed stockyards incorporating a crush, loading facilities and an efficient race system.
Extensive shedding includes a high-clearance workshop, implement shed and additional storage facilities. Well-maintained internal roadways provide easy access throughout the property and service the vineyard and diesel-powered irrigation station. The homestead is supplied by approximately 25,000 gallons of rainwater storage.
Ancient red, pink and manna gums-some dating back to Peramangk Dreaming-stand proudly across the landscape, creating a property with a remarkable sense of history, beauty and permanence.
Private, productive and utterly peaceful, yet approximately 45 minutes from Adelaide, "Bancroft" is the kind of property you may come to inspect-but won't want to leave.
Extra features:
• New double glazing installed by Mt Barker Glass in 2023
• Glass-fronted Masport combustion heater and new flue installed in the main living room in 2023
• Secure, lockable cat run and small-animal enclosure
• Vineyard irrigation upgraded in 2024 with a new Hatz diesel engine, pump and frame secured to a concrete slab
• Dedicated 1,000-litre diesel tank supporting the vineyard irrigation system
• Lockable chemical and fertiliser shed with spill kit, tool storage and a designated washdown area
• Renewed bore with a single-phase pump, new poly pipe casing and updated wiring completed in 2021 plus 10,000 litre header tank
• Bore extending approximately 100 metres and supplying clear water suitable for gardens and livestock
• 100,000 litre concrete tank plus two 22,500-litre poly rainwater tanks (one for the studio) plus a 10,000-litre header tank positioned at the top of the property for gravity-fed supply
• Electric pumps allowing each tank to be filled as required, with the main residence able to operate on rainwater or bore water
• Main dam reserved for vineyard irrigation, with a gravity-fed line running directly from the base of the dam to the pump
• Cattle yard and crush, all steel framed on a concrete floor
• 32-panel solar system with Tesla Powerwall 2 and Fronius Primo inverter installed in 2022
• Studio supported by its own 3kW off-grid solar system, dual Pylontech batteries, Victron inverter and auto-start Gentech generator
• Foxtel satellite dishes installed at both the main residence and studio
• Ornamental pear trees lining the approach from the black timber entrance gates
• Two alpacas and selected machinery available by negotiation
CT | 5557/168
Council | Adelaide Hills Council
Zoning | PRuL
Built | 1987
Land | 31.50ha (approx)
Council Rates | $3,678.35 p.a.
Emergency Services Levy | $320.15 p.a.
Estimated rental assessment | Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools | Woodside P.S, Lobethal P.S, Oakbank School, Lenswood P.S, Nairne School, Oakbank School, Birdwood H.S, Mount Barker H.S, Heathfield H.S, Banksia Park International High School, Cornerstone College
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Harcourts Adelaide Hills - RLA 158908.
