Perfectly positioned for both relaxed lifestyle & quality viticulture, this solid double brick homestead delivers the idyllic combination of resort style rural living and income.
The picturesque location, on the Western fringes of historic Willunga, is in the heart of some of the best viticultural terrain the renowned McLaren Vale wine region has to offer. Of a total of 6.35ha (15.7 acres) approximately 5ha (just over 12 acres) is comprised of well maintained and productive Shiraz and Chardonnay vineyards which were planted in 1995. Rich, well drained soil, high quality water and established vigorous vines combined with the perfect wine growing climate, consistently results in substantial yields and the fruit is currently purchased by selected local wineries.
The colonial style homestead is positioned well back on the acreage in a 360 degree vineyard setting and fronted by a beautiful expanse of lawned gardens. To the rear, and for the ultimate in resort style living, sits a magnificent in ground pool and lawned tennis court, overlooked by a huge undercover entertainment area. Inside, elegant formal and casual areas create a homely country style ambience with stacks of traditional features. The tremendous floor plan allows for relaxed and practical living.
Internal features include:
Master bedroom with bay window and generous dressing room complete with a wall of built in robes, leading to ensuite with huge shower
2 further good sized bedrooms, one with mirrored built in robe
Large central family room with ceiling fan, slow combustion wood heater, beautiful slate floors and a dual aspect with bay window to front and sliding doors to rear verandah
Casual meals area and solid oak country style kitchen with puratap, built in oven, dishwasher, breakfast bar and bay window overlooking rear verandah and vineyard
Spacious formal lounge and dining room with lovely brick open fireplace, beautiful ceiling roses and lots of large floor to ceiling windows
Large entrance hallway with slate flooring
Family bathroom with corner spa bath and separate toilet
Large laundry with door to outside
Reverse cycle air conditioning
9 ft ceilings with decorative architraves
Outside:
Beautiful in ground fenced and gated solar heated pool with paved terrace and palm tree fringed surroundings
Large lawned tennis court
Front and rear verandahs
Huge rear undercover entertaining area
Pergola with fernery
Long gravel driveway
Double car port
Workshop/shed
Huge 12 x 12 m high clearance implement shed
3 x 5000gallon rainwater tanks
3 phase licenced bore with pump
Winter creek
2ha (4.94 acres) Chardonnay vines
3ha (7.41 acres) Shiraz vines
The perfect combination of small acreage boutique vineyards blended with relaxed resort style living in a picturesque, rural setting.
For more information including crop history, soil reports and technical information please call Mike Stillwell on 0413 742 344.
