Capturing the hearts of three generations of the one family, Watergate is a once-in-a-lifetime Adelaide Hills holding where history, natural beauty and productivity converge on 117 remarkable acres. From humble 1850s farmhouse to a substantial residence, the homestead carries genuine provenance and Australiana character, set within a landscape shaped by decades of working life.
Twenty fully electric-fenced paddocks with quality pasture and stock water, extensive shedding, cattle yards, crush, hay sheds and legacy dairy infrastructure speak to its serious agricultural credentials, while two bores, a water licence with allocation, tanks, dam and the Angas River winding through the land underpin its vitality.
Watergate is a complete rural ecosystem, offering a rare opportunity to carry forward a story of livelihood, stewardship and long-term vision. See it. Believe it.
Open the Door to:
⁃ A landmark homestead that began life as an 1850s farmhouse and evolved C1939 into a vast residence that hasn't seen a 'sold' sign in 106 years
⁃ Deep return verandahs, strong bones, high ceilings and big, light-filled rooms that deliver that unmistakable farmhouse feel, softened by thoughtful, periodic updates
⁃ A main homestead with multiple living zones, updated kitchen, three generous bedrooms, two bathrooms and a study
⁃ A property that once powered a working dairy, with substantial legacy infrastructure still firmly in place and ready to be reimagined or reactivated
⁃ Approximately 20 paddocks, fully electric fenced, with quality pasture, stock water to every paddock and infrastructure that supports cattle or horses with ease
⁃ Extensive shedding, haysheds, cattle yards, crush and Bessa block dairy facilities that speak to serious agricultural capability
⁃ Two bores including one equipped, a water licence with water allocation, rainwater tanks, a dam and multiple water sources that underpin productivity and peace of mind
⁃ A truly picturesque property with 360-degree rural views, with the Angas River running through its western side
⁃ Multiple places to relax and unwind outdoors, including a vast, covered entertainer's patio
Close the Door on:
⁃ Cosmetic country charm without substance beneath it. The homestead carries real provenance, strong bones and the kind of evolution that only time can author
⁃ Starting from scratch with rural infrastructure. Dairy facilities, yards, shedding, paddocks and services are firmly in place and proven
⁃ Exposed hilltop blocks with little shelter or variation. River flats, rolling paddocks and established trees create a landscape with balance and resilience
There is a reason Flaxley holdings rarely change hands. Shaped by early settlement and sustained by water from the Angas River, this pocket of the Hills has long been prized for its fertile valleys and dependable grazing country.
Watergate sits comfortably within that legacy, surrounded by established farms and uninterrupted rural outlooks rather than roads and rooftops.
From here, Mount Barker and Strathalbyn provide essential services and regional connection, while Adelaide, just a 40-minute drive away, makes this a true rural escape, without the true isolation. The story continues…
CT Reference – 6229/649
Council – Mount Barker
Zoning – PRuL - Productive Rural Landscape
Council Rates – $4,494.79 per year
Emergency Services Levy – $174.80 per year
Total Build area - 500m² approx.
Land Size – 47.7ha
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RLA 275403.
