Bounded by two roads, this exceptional Adelaide Hills holding presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure a substantial rural estate offering privacy, versatility and refined country living-just a 40min. drive from metropolitan Adelaide.
Spanning 163 acres, the property is a remarkable blend of conservation, productivity and lifestyle appeal. Approximately half of the land is preserved native vegetation, rich with native orchids and established trees, creating a private sanctuary for wildlife while also providing sustainable firewood and future income potential. The remaining land comprises good grazing country, much of it arable, ideally suited to horses, cattle, sheep, alpacas or other livestock, with secure paddocking and water to every enclosure. A deer-fenced paddock is currently utilised for emus.
Water Security
Water resources are outstanding. A high-capacity bore (reported at 600 gallons per hour at 845 p.p.m ) services irrigation, stock and fire-fighting, supported by two fire-fighting pumps and gravity feed to the original cottage, with backup plumbing to the main residence.
Three dams-one spring-fed-complement the system, along with four tanks, including a concrete bore tank and three rainwater tanks (two approximately 30,000 litres, one approx. 20,000 litres) filtered and plumbed to the residence. This level of water security is highly valued.
Infrastructure & Improvements
The property is comprehensively improved to support both lifestyle and agricultural pursuits:
• Original stone cottage (four rooms with iron extension), decommissioned and currently used for storage-ideal for conversion to a studio, retreat or workshop
• 18.30m x 6.7m powered shed with concrete floor, three double doors and rear stables
• Additional toolshed adjacent to the cottage
• 10m x 12m barn with automatic roller door, and personal access door, 3-phase power, concrete floor, workshop, equipment storage and firewood area
• Fully functional stockyards
• Enclosed, levelled aviary complex (approx. 50m x 20m) with concrete slab, drainage, water and power-easily repurposed for alternative animal husbandry or bespoke uses.
Boundary fencing is in good condition, with three sides replaced within the past decade and internal paddocks thoughtfully divided for efficient livestock management.
The Residence
At the heart of the estate sits an architecturally designed, northwest facing residence, offering space, light and timeless country elegance.
The home comprises three generous bedrooms, a study, expansive formal open plan living and dining zones, a large family and meals area, well-appointed laundry, double garage, and multiple outdoor entertaining spaces.
The main bedroom enjoys garden and paddock outlooks, a walk-in robe and a large ensuite. Bedrooms two and three are privately positioned and share the main bathroom. A study with in-built desk and storage cabinets is situated near the main entrance. Living areas are tiled for durability and comfort, with carpeting and quality flooring in the bedrooms.
The centrepiece of the home is a breathtaking 5-metre-high formal lounge and dining space, complete with in-built bookcases, glass cabinetry and a substantial combustion heater surrounded by a mantelpiece. Double sliding doors open to a tiled alfresco area overlooking established gardens and rolling paddocks.
To the east, the open-plan family zone flows into an impressive country kitchen featuring Tasmanian Oak cabinetry, granite benchtops and premium European appliances, with direct access to the paved pergola-perfect for entertaining year-round.
Ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning complements the combustion heating for all-season comfort. Energy savings are achieved through a 6.4kw solar system and solar HWS.
The house paddock is fully fenced and accessed via automatic gates, leading along a tree-lined, bitumen driveway to beautifully established gardens.
Lifestyle
Multiple walking trails meander across the property, inviting you to experience the landscape, abundant native wildlife and tranquil Hills environment firsthand. This is a property that offers both scale and intimacy, where luxury living meets authentic rural life.
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An exceptional Adelaide Hills estate for buyers who value land, water, privacy and architectural quality-without compromising proximity to the city.
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