A soulful escape with 89 acres and a curious backstory.
Stilted above the 89 acres it calls its own, this truly unique home takes its cues from the land it surveys, stretching its elevated gaze past ancient gums and onto the rolling countryside beyond.
And it's a beautiful, soul-soothing thing.
Originally built in 2006 as a transportable for the Commonwealth Games, the home has since found purpose in between Strathalbyn and Macclesfield.
A steel and timber framework anchors it to the hillside, while corrugated iron and muted tones pay homage to the classic rural vernacular. The broad verandah opens to breathtaking views, the perfect spot to relax with your coffee and feel the world fade away, yet somehow stay within reach.
Earthy red-trimmed windows pull the landscape deep inside this light-filled home headlined by its rich Jarrah floors, periodic updates and gloriously simple layout.
The kitchen's stainless-steel joinery and timber benchtops lend a subtle industrial edge, balanced by the warmth of timber and wonderfully unobtrusive at the head of a living zone with a cosy combustion fireplace.
Those updates include a main bathroom with terrazzo-style flooring, rich timber cabinetry , oversized mirror and walk-in shower. A calm, tactile retreat that feels innately in tune with the rest of the home.
Beyond the walls, life unfurls across two lush acres. A fenced Mandala-style vegetable garden and orchard brim with figs, apples, pears, plums, peaches, cherries, carob and citrus.
A five-bay shed stands ready for projects, storage or tinkering, while the property's self-sustaining infrastructure - solar hot water, rainwater tanks totalling 160,000 litres, and an Envirocycle wastewater setup - ensures a life in rhythm with nature rather than reliant upon it.
And yet, this quiet corner of the world remains beautifully connected. The cafes of The Vault and The Pickle Pot are just minutes away, with Woolworths close by for the essentials. The Crafers Park 'n 'Ride offers a seamless link to the city, while Strathalbyn's friendly community, schools, and services make everyday living as practical as it is peaceful.
More to love:
• Originally constructed as a transportable for the Commonwealth Games - a one-of-a-kind origin story
• Entirely rainwater supplied via two 60,000-litre tanks and one 40,000-litre tank, supported by an Envirocycle wastewater system and solar hot water.
• Slow combustion heater keeping the main living zones cosy through the cooler months.
• Extensive renovations and upgrades completed over the years.
• Expansive five-bay shed including two lockable roller-door bays - ideal for storage, tools, or workshop space.
• Landscaped grounds include a fenced Mandala-style vegetable garden with companion fruit trees.
• More than two acres of fenced land, the hilltop orchard features heritage varieties - fig, apple, pear, plum, peach, cherry, and carob - plus citrus trees irrigated via the Biolytic reticulation system.
• Local lifestyle perks include The Vault and The Pickle Pot cafés, Woolworths for daily essentials, and nearby Crafers Park 'n 'Ride for an easy city connection.
• Close to Strathalbyn Family Medical Centre, Macclesfield Primary School, and Eastern Fleurieu Strathalbyn Primary and High Schools - a practical, well-connected location with country heart
CT / 5468/458
Council / Alexandrina Council
Zoning / Productive Rural Landscape (Z4802) - PRuL
Built / 2011
Land / 36.02 ha (approx)
Council Rates / $1,617.15p.a.
Emergency Services Levy / $85.30p.a.
Estimated rental assessment / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request upon request
Property ID: #L37452247
