"Mount Wilson"
Significant and picturesque 306.8 ha premium grazing property with a 122,400 kL underground water licence and high rainfall. This magnificent farm features a spacious open plan home with sensational views over hills to the coast, and a second residence. Close to wineries and restaurants in McLaren Vale; a short drive to stunning beaches and only 45 minutes from Adelaide.
Property Details
The property comprises of 306.8ha approximately with small areas of native vegetation.
The property is divided into 19 paddocks with 14 dams, two of which are spring fed.
Recent improvements include internal fencing to divide larger paddocks, extra water storage tanks and improved water system, pipelines and troughs to service the property.
An area adjacent to Range Road is used as an airstrip, complete with a hangar.
The property holds a valuable underground water licence with an allocation of 122,400 kL.
The Homestead
The main house has been beautifully renovated to create a light and spacious open plan home with large north facing, double glazed windows which frame the magnificent views.
A wide granite island bench is at the centre of the kitchen, which features a 900ml Euro gas oven and cooktop, a Westwood oven and a butler's pantry. This living area is warmed by a Nectre combustion heater and the winter sun, through the north facing, floor to ceiling windows. Glass sliding doors open to the covered and paved outdoor entertaining area.
Features:
- Large master suite has a walk-in robe and ensuite with spa bath
- The second bedroom has a built-in cupboard and is adjacent to the combined bathroom and laundry
- Large office or third bedroom is filled with natural light
- Attached to the home, a large versatile room with northern windows is currently used as a workshop and could also be used as studio or rumpus room or converted into another bedroom if needed. It has a garage roller door and room for two cars plus area for the workshop and storage
- Double carport
- Hot water: 400 litre Solar hot water system. A Westwood oven in the kitchen also heats the hot water, as does the Nectre combustion heater
- Ducted reverse cycle air conditioner
- 2 solar systems total 6.5kW with a 13.5kW Tesla Battery
- Two concrete tanks have been converted for wine storage
- 90,000 litre concrete rainwater tank
Artist's Studio
A second, charming five room residence has polished pink box timber flooring and views over tree tops and down to the dam in the valley below. It comprises of a living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, storerooms and covered verandah.
Property Features
- Farm Garage and Workshop: Steel framed, galvanised iron, concrete floor with sliding doors
- Machinery Shed and Hay Storage: Steel framed, open fronted, galvanised iron clad
- Steel cattle yards and sundry sheds
- 3 x 27,000 litre water storage tanks
- Aircraft hangar 15m x 14m
- Heritage agreement on 19ha of native vegetation
- 8 ha of native tree plantation, including blue gums and blackwood available for future harvesting.
