Horse acreage in the beautiful Adelaide Hills

Historically a market garden, and known as ‘Berry Hill’, the current owners have delighted in the property’s gift of natural resources for domestic food production and lovingly transformed it into an equine enthusiast’s paradise. Set in a breathtaking country setting, this 6.7 acres (2.73 hectares) of gently sloped land with a 4-bedroom home is located in THAT part of Kenton Valley with extensive water resources and deep, rich soils suited to food production. Comprising great shedding, an in-ground pool and a 5 Kw solar unit, this property is conveniently located 20 minutes (approx) from Tea Tree Gully, 25 minutes (approx) from the South-Eastern Freeway and about 6 minutes from Lobethal’s Polocrosse club.

The solid 4-bedroom-plus office home features stone frontage, polished floors, high ceilings, ornate cornices and a slow-combustion fireplace. Large, deciduous trees surround the home providing shade that helps maintain a pleasant, ambient indoor temperature during warmer months. The hypnotic fireplace guarantees plenty of warmth on chilly winter days and nights.

A pantry is nestled in the middle of the home and conveniently located by the large, blackwood country kitchen. There’s abundant bench space in the kitchen, and a wall of shelving in the pantry ideally suited for storing excess produce and homemade preserves. With a few additions, the pantry doubles as a butler’s pantry.

The main bedroom connects via the walk-in-robe to a lavish ensuite with a luxurious spa. Two generously sized bedrooms have built-in wardrobes with loads of hanging and storage space. The fourth bedroom doubles as a young adult/teenage retreat and connects to a gym/games area.

The wet areas (ie main bathroom, laundry and separate toilet) were intended to serve the working farm. The design continues to have functionality today. Wash in the main bathroom following a swim, after working with horses/stock or after working in the garden, and place those wet/dirty clothes in the laundry before making your way to the kitchen/dining area.

The home office with its attractive feature stone wall and decorative glass set inside the double doors that open into the lounge will be sure to impress.

A key attribute of this property is the inviting, crystal-clear, in-ground swimming pool with decking overlooking the glorious surroundings. The pool is concealed just enough to delight in your own very private dip if you choose. A sense of magical charm is stirred when the underwater pool lights twinkle softly as you swim.

About 5.5 acres have been divided into 7 paddocks for grazing and dedicated to stock/horse keeping; all with electric fencing. The ‘stables area’ has a 20 x 40 metre (approx.) sand arena, 3 generously sized stables each measuring 7.5 x 4 metres, as well as a lockable feed/tack room of the same size.

Paddocks have established oats, rye, coxfoot and clover grass varieties. A regular fertiliser and weed eradication history have been maintained to promote the best grasses. Around 20 large round-bales of quality meadow hay are harvested from approximately 3 acres. Trees around horse-keeping areas have been planted to provide shade, but also to supply wood for the fireplace.

A mature, productive domestic orchard area boasts a row of cherry varieties, a row of apple varieties, stone fruits (nectarines, apricots, peaches, plums), 2 rows of marionberries and raspberries, some blackcurrants, figs and grapes, and a veggie garden. Citrus varieties include mandarin, orange and lemon trees. There are also chestnut trees and a magnificent walnut tree. Something is ripe for gorging fresh almost every day, and when there isn’t you can raid your preserved, excess food supply! A tidy chook pen accommodates laying hens, adding to the foodie’s array of fresh, healthy culinary delights.

The water resources connected to this property are exceptional. Rainwater from 4 poly tanks with a combined capacity of at least 76,500 Litres and bore water service the home. The domestic bore (number 6628-22010 in the Groundwater database) manages 4 sprinklers with plenty of pressure at the same time, has a pumping capacity of 4 litres/s, and is of low salinity (520 mg/L). The owners refer to the bore as ‘liquid gold’!

There’s undercover parking for the float/trailer in the lean-to next to the shed/workshop. The lean-to is also great for hay storage. The workshop/shed has 3 phase power, solid work benches and a concrete floor.

Feature Summary:
* 5 kWh solar system with inverter replaced in March
* Council permission for 4 horses
* 3-phase power in 11.5 x 7.5 metre workshop/shed
* 16 x 7.5 metre stable complex, comprising 3 stables and lockable feed/tack area
* 20 x 40 metre sand arena
* 9120 Litre poly firefighting tank & 2 firefighting hoses
* 4 water tanks with a combined 76,500 litre capacity supply to the house.
* Bore water
* 23,650-litre water tank attached to the stables.
* Drip irrigation and/or sprinklers connected to gardens, domestic orchard and trees in the horse-keeping area.
* electric fencing.

Legal & services information:
* Adelaide Hills council development zoning “Watershed (primary production)” with land use “House and Market Garden (Non-Viable)”
* CT Volume 5714 Folio 646. Lot 62, FP 155477.
* Septic tank & soakage trench.
* No mains water.
* Council rates $2,220.25 per annum.

The site plan included in this property advertisement is for illustration purposes. All measurements are approximate and intended for artistic impression only. Any fixtures shown may not necessarily be included in the sale contract. All interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify the information provided. Any information that is intended to be relied upon should be verified independently.