Taking country living to an awe-inspiring new level, “Mornington” is distinguished, elegant, stunning and extraordinarily well considered. For the first time in 15 years, one of the most magnificent properties in Blakiston has come onto the market. This magical estate, of 62 acres comprises some of the most pristine country in the Adelaide Hills. Consisting of big gums with gently undulating land, this completely private location is sure to impress.

Ideal for entertaining, the property has played host to high profile special events over the years, being originally built by the Ditter’s family, where they raised their children over a 10 year period. Constructed with only the finest of materials, including German engineered door furniture, marble bathrooms, huge window panes, and decorative Victorian cornices and architraves, the property will please the most discerning buyer. Shaded verandas and countryside vistas frame the entrance to the home. The huge hallway with 14′ lofty ceilings opens into the main living, dining and kitchen areas. Featuring grand proportions, the living room includes a beautiful open fire place, oversized picture-book windows with quality heavy drapes and pelmets and lush quality carpeted floors.

The kitchen dining and casual living area is also expansive with some updating required to the kitchen and includes a large butlers’ pantry to accommodate when hosting. The open design of the primary living quarters provides an open fire-place and expansive views over the property.
Leading off the main hallway is a delightful conservatory, framing the rear of the home with light and winter warmth. Offering polished black slate floors and divine views via a sheltered valley to the picturesque dam, this area utilised as a breakfast room and casual living room serves a beautiful light filled purpose.

The parents’ wing offers a grand living room, featuring a solid brick fireplace and huge windows. A dressing room is also provided, plus space for a study and a decadent marble bathroom with his and hers vanity. The master suite is both spacious and stunning with the most charming country views one could ever wish for. The children’s wing offers two exceptionally large bedrooms, both with walk in robes and oversized windows, again with superb views. A separate guest wing is also provided adjoining the three car garage. With a kitchenette and spacious bathroom plus a central lounge / bedroom, this area could also be utilised as a large home office if required or even a teenager’s retreat.

Outside the gardens and grounds offer a variety of plants and shrubs with the ever pleasant backdrop of the healthy gum country, fenced with post and rail fencing which includes cyclone and barb. Furthermore there are two spring fed dams, a registered bore with a suggested water quality of 500ppm, 20,000 gallon rainwater storage plus a further 40,000 gallon storage on the hill. The land is currently holding 20 head of cattle (breeders) plus the resident goose named Harvey and an array of native birdlife.

“Mornington” is a truly substantial and remarkable property that must be seen to be truly appreciated.