“Wirragunyah” Ideal Weekend Retreat

Secure your own piece of paradise with this remarkable woodland retreat showcasing excellent coastal views. This picturesque & peaceful setting has excellent house sites & there are drawings available from a prominent architect for a light & eco-friendly, light filled home to take advantage of the long-distant views down to the coast as far as Cape Jervis & the tip of Kangaroo Island.

Once a scout camp this property has several outbuildings including the main building that was the original scout ‘meeting hall’ which is fully lined & insulated, contains a wood stove, rainwater supply, under ground mains power & telephone connection & is perfect for a studio/workshop. Nearby is the original scout ablutions block fully plumbed with shower (gas hot water) & original septic system, plus a large storage area. There is also the “Stringybark hut” which is a good size, fully-insulated, north-facing day haven.

This wonderful land holdings is approximately 13 acres & is a nature lovers paradise with a superb array of flora & fauna providing typical Hills-Fleurieu vegetation (grass trees, ghost gums in river valley, stringybarks on northern slopes & cup gums on ridges). Adding to the splendour of this property is the Hadrian Creek which passes through the bottom of the property (a winter creek), & a small spring fed dam with a jetty. Some of the wildlife include common sightings of kangaroos, cormorants, yellow-tailed black cockatoos with occasional sightings of echidnas, bandicoots & a frog-nosed owl.

A great escape from the hustle & bustle of every-day life with the best of worlds & a brilliant combination for a “town & country” lifestyle, the property is located only 8km out of Stirling & is an easy 30 minute drive to the CBD via the SE Freeway.