On a serene 9.08 acres dotted with olive, fig and almond trees, a forest, pool, and blissful privacy, there's little this lovingly restored Homestead, Coach House and Retreat can't cater to...
The original rooms of the Homestead were built by Scottish immigrant David Wallace c1853 and subsequently extended by successive caretakers. The Homestead's lavish footprint offers 5/6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms - each bedroom named after an owner - the likes of Wallace, Erskine, McMurtrie to Maidment, Thistelton and Lucas.
Exquisite in detail, it salutes its colonial past with 4.2m pressed tin ceilings, ceiling roses, leadlight, Baltic pine, hardwood floors, and chandeliers; the sunroom skirtings and pelmets sourced from the old wool stalls, and some of the pergola's timber from Centennial Hall.
Solid local limestone walls keep the home cool; open fires, combustion heating, heat banks, split systems, and gas heating have comforted many a passing celebrity, musician, or winemaker over its time…
The formal dining room - once a library, music room and servants' quarters - is a testament to its historic past. The spacious formal lounge, known as the ballroom in the 1800's flaunts a marble fireplace and sunlit bay window; the chef's kitchen hosting dual ovens, a 900mm SMEG electric cooker with gas hobs, and lingering bench space.
The 1850s Coach House, once an outbuilding to the thousand-acre dairy farm, is now a self-contained 1-bedroom dwelling with a private verandah, relaxed lounge with rendered wall and matchstick ceilings, pot belly, kitchen plus a spa ensuite.
The 3-bedroom Retreat with living room, covered alfresco, open plan kitchen/meals with a dishwasher and induction cooktop, 2-way bathroom, ensuite/laundry to bedroom 3, and an enclosed backyard, is currently popular holiday accommodation.
You would be hard pressed to find a property like this, no matter how far and wide you may travel. Historic, beautiful, lovingly cared for and magnificently presented by the current owners.
Inspired? There's nothing more grounding than spying prolific birdlife and gathering your closest to embrace the outstanding historic luxury the Homestead offers.
What we love:
Unique property 1853 - 2024
Adjacent to the Murray River
Your very own old pine forest
Flexible Homestead floorplan
The Homestead boasts 3 dining areas, 2 living rooms, cellar, contemporary deluxe main bathroom with double spa
Substantial fully tiled bullnose verandah
Two driveway entrances from Batson Parade
Large Mediterranean style courtyard and lawned area leading to the swimming pool
Private access to both the Coach House and the Retreat
Low maintenance grounds
Helipad, N/S tennis court or horse arena potential
Live in luxury with multiple income generating opportunities
Domestic water licences
Mains water & over 150,000L of rainwater storage (approx.)
3 phase power
Extensive parking & garaging
Farm sheds
Enclosed chook/dog run
And more....
