Unique Equestrian/Cattle Property on 57.6Ha (144 acres) - $2000000

Description

This outstanding property is located just 50 minutes drive from the Adelaide CBD in between the picturesque Adelaide Hills townships of Macclesfield and Strathalbyn. The long driveway creates total privacy from the road and leads to either the homestead via a rose bush lined entrance or further down to the livestock area and sheds. The architecturally designed homestead has been carefully positioned to take in the magnificent near 360 degree ever changing views of the Hills and the Fleurieu Peninsula. The homestead offers 406m2 living area within the walls with a total area of 634m2 under the main roof including the wide paved verandahs. Features include stylish neutral decor, ceramic sandstone look floor tiles throughout the living areas, with carpeting to the lounge, family zones and bedrooms. The American oak kitchen offers granite bench tops, glass splash backs and quality stainless steel appliances with gas cook top and wall oven with separate grill. The lofty ceilings throughout add to the spacious feel with the main living area featuring 3.7 metre vaulted ceilings to define the living zones together with feature Velux windows in the skylight to allow for extra light in the winter months and constant airflow in the warmer summer periods. The windows throughout are treated with custom block out blinds and Slim Line Venetians - simple yet so contemporary. The utility room/laundry is well equipped and ideal to set up as an ironing room with extensive storage cupboards and verandah access. A coat room/boot room is well located adjacent to the hallway entrance. In total, the home offers 5 spacious bedrooms, 3 with ensuite bathrooms (1 with wheelchair access to the bathroom) a separate family bathroom with a double vanity and spa bath and 5 toilets. The main bedroom will rival many 5 star hotel suites with its sparkling ensuite with porcelain tiles, shower for two and corner spa with unbelievable views. French doors lead directly to the return verandah giving you private access to the house garden and surrounding lawns. The property is totally self sufficient as the owners have chosen to install a Remote power system. A diesel generator can be operated remotely from the house if back up is required. The home is heated by a custom engineered slow combustion heater which, apart from being a feature of the main living zone, also heats the hot water in addition to the 2 solar hot water services with gas back up. In summary - an exceptional property offering an enviable lifestyle, within easy reach of facilities and Adelaide CBD. WATER Average Rainfall - 530mm 1x 140,000 L, 1 X 18,000 L rain water tank plus 1x 27 000 L bore water tank 6 Dams Bore - 45 metres deep with solar submersible pump pumping 68,000 litres/hour when tested in 1993 and 1390ppm Gardens irrigated via dam water. Bore/dam water to troughs in all paddocks SHEDDING Implement Shed - 22m x12m with 4 dog kennels and cattery Workshop - 18m x 12 m with 3.8m height clearance, drive through for semi trailer/horse truck and gantry. Hot water, shower and wash basin. Tack Room - 10m X 6m with Pot belly stove, sink and draining board Shoe Shed - 6m X 4m Loading ramp suitable for loading tractors. EQUINE FACILITIES Round Yard - 14.5m diameter solid timber with a sand base Cold water wash bay adjoining 5 steel 3m X 3m yards 4 timber holding yards 3 large timber holding yards Horse crush and Steel Cattle Crush Dressage and jumping arena (Fenced) FENCING Property fully fenced with post and wire in very good condition. Electric fencing powered by independent solar system. RLA66526