Set amongst the rolling hills of the Fleurieu Peninsula, Protea World presents an extraordinarily rare opportunity to acquire one of South Australia's most respected specialist nurseries - an established lifestyle enterprise where commercial success and natural beauty exist in perfect balance.
Family owned and meticulously operated since circa 1991, the business was proudly recognised as the Best Specialist Production Nursery in the 2025 South Australian Nursery & Garden Industry Awards of Excellence, reflecting decades of dedication, innovation, and industry leadership.
Occupying approximately 18.99 hectares (46.92 acres approx) of gently undulating land, the property enjoys sweeping rural vistas and exceptional water security via bore, dams, and a valuable 27MGL water licence.
Protea World has built an enviable reputation across retail, wholesale, and online markets, supplying an established network of more than 50 garden centres and nurseries throughout metropolitan, regional, and interstate locations. Its highly visible retail presence on Victor Harbor Road, together with its successful national online platform, provides a diversified and proven income stream with substantial future upside.
At the heart of the property sits an immaculately presented double-brick residence, thoughtfully updated to offer refined country living. The home features beautifully renovated open-plan interiors, a designer Caesarstone kitchen with waterfall island bench, quality appliances, slow combustion heating, and expansive entertaining spaces that capture the spectacular surrounding landscape.
Purpose-built nursery infrastructure has been developed to an exceptional standard, including extensive tunnel houses, propagation facilities, advanced irrigation systems, shade structures, cool room, and a beautifully presented retail space - all reflecting the professionalism and care synonymous with the Protea World name. Income is generated in many different ways, including through their busy retail shop, sales to garden centres, online sales (Protea plants Online), supplying plants to flower growers, markets and garden shows. All plant and equipment necessary to the running of the property is included in the sale.
Mature plantings of Proteas, Leucadendrons, and Leucospermums provide immediate production and year-round income, with new plantings of various ages, ensuring on-going earning capacity. The current owners are willing to assist with a comprehensive transition period, ensuring continuity of both knowledge and operations.
Perfectly positioned only 45 minutes from Adelaide, moments from Mount Compass, and within easy reach of McLaren Vale and the South Coast, this is far more than a business acquisition - it is a complete lifestyle offering of scale, reputation, and enduring quality.
A Landmark Horticultural Holding with Prestige, Provenance, and Exceptional Lifestyle Appeal.
Specifications:
CT / 5828/908
Council / Alexandrina
Zoning / PRuL
Built / 1984
Land / 189800m2 (approx)
Council Rates / $2,935.00pa
Emergency Services Levy / $122.15pa
Estimated rental assessment / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools /Mount Compass Area School
Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition). Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal and financial advice. Should this property be scheduled for auction, the Vendor's Statement may be inspected at any Harris Real Estate office for 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts. RLA | 337539
