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40 glorious acres, a century of history, and the kind of freedom that rarely comes along - 56 Neale Road makes a compelling case for trading the everyday for something extraordinary, without leaving the best of Adelaide behind.
Privately tucked away from the world, tightly held by three generations of the same family, and offered to the market for the very first time, this former orchard is a rare slice of heritage with an exciting next chapter waiting to be written.
At its heart, a C1920 sandstone homestead brings timeless character with high moulded ceilings and generous picture windows, while a thoughtfully evolved footprint makes the most of its remarkable surrounds.
Living spaces have a natural rhythm. Connected formal lounge and dining zones gather around a mantled gas fire that makes winter something to look forward to, while an enclosed veranda wraps the home in another layer of living space and a front-row seat to the landscape beyond.
The kitchen delivers a beautiful balance of country soul and contemporary calibre. Bathed in light from a Velux skylight, granite benchtops, premium Smeg stainless-steel appliances, and a generous breakfast bar make everything from the morning coffee ritual to a full house on Sunday feel right at home.
Accommodation keeps things equally considered. The main suite claims its own private corner, complete with dressing room and ensuite, while a second bedroom, flexible study, and additional bathroom offer room to retreat, reset, host guests, or work from home.
And outside, the lifestyle really comes into its own.
An all-weather entertaining pavilion, wrapped in Ziptrak blinds, gives every occasion a reason to head outdoors. An enviable tapestry of roses, irises, proteas, and wisteria brings colour and character to the surrounds, with a plethora of leafy pockets and quiet spots primed for you to sit back with a good drop. A freestanding laundry doubles as a mudroom, and a separate studio gives work, hobbies, or creative pursuits a place to call their own.
Beyond, the land rolls out across fully fenced paddocks with a creek winding through, opening the door to just about every version of the dream. And for those with a taste for the homegrown, there's already plenty to work with. Established fruit trees, grapevines, raspberry patches, a chook run, and productive vegetable gardens bring the harvest home, while extensive shedding, substantial water licensing, rainwater storage, and solar panels deliver the practical backbone to match.
Establish a flower farm, run a few head of cattle, saddle up for an afternoon ride, get serious about self-sufficiency, or simply enjoy the rare privilege of looking out across your own patch of paradise - there's plenty of room for every idea.
Better still, escaping the everyday doesn't mean leaving convenience behind.
Just ten minutes from Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs, schools, shopping, and your morning coffee remain reassuringly close, while the cellar doors, country pubs, and winding roads of the Adelaide Hills make exploring your own backyard a weekend ritual. And with the CBD around 35 minutes away, you're close enough to stay connected, yet far enough to feel a world apart.
Three generations in the keeping, a century in the making - now it's your turn.
More to love:
167800m2 (41 acres) approx, formerly a fruit orchard
Creek providing water to paddock troughs
Fertile land, including terra rossa soil
65million litre water license
2 high quality bores and pump
Extensive rainwater, plumbed to house
Septic system
13.6m x 13.4m garage workshop with cold store, roller doors, and adjacent carport
7.6m x 26m carport/store
15kw, 56 solar panel system to shed roof
Plum, pear, peach, lemon, cumquat, and apple trees
Irrigation system to house gardens
Shade house with raspberry patch
Additional garden shade house
C1920 sandstone and red brick home, updated throughout
Character features throughout high moulded ceilings, fretwork, leadlight glass
Double garage
Daikin ducted zoned reverse cycle air conditioning
Gas heater to lounge
Ceiling fans
Kitchen updated 2006, with granite benchtops, generous storage, velux skylight, and stainless steel appliances, including Smeg gas cooktop and dual electric ovens and Bosch dishwasher
Security system and outdoor sensor lighting
Outdoor blinds
Gas instantaneous hot water service with internal temperate control panels
Freestanding studio
Freestanding laundry/mud room
Specifications:
CT / 5951/896
Council / Adelaide Hills
Zoning / PRuL
Built / 1920
Land / 167800m2 (approx)
Council Rates / $pa
Emergency Services Levy / $pa
Estimated rental assessment / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools / Fairview Park P.S, Birdwood H.S
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 | 343103
