The equestrian tradition lives on in this classic, long-established & majestic estate. Nanto was formerly the Mylor Riding School, originated in the 1960s, & was the only riding school in the area which became the foundation for many well-known equestrians today. The aircraft hanger provided an extraordinary luxury to ride indoors & it is still a local landmark today.
Over the past 25 years extensive maintenance has been carried out at the property generating good pastures, excellent fencing & outstanding facilities to preserve this unique country holding.
Entry to the property along an agapanthus lined bitumen driveway to the turn of the century stone residence is picture perfect. With charm, warmth and traditional grace the home has been renovated & extended with numerous features to remind you of this bygone era including high decorative ceilings, polished timber flooring, ornate fireplaces & mantles, along with traditional architraves & skirting boards.
The excellent accommodation, suitable for the largest family, comprises formal & informal living areas. The richness of wood & mellow colours create a warm & relaxed ambiance in the main open plan living area with its rustic charm of exposed timber beams, recycled jarrah kitchen together with high quality stainless steel appliances & windows that captivate views over the property.
The floor plan could be utilised as four good sized bedrooms, the master suite having ensuite bathroom & walk-in dressing room, an attractive main bathroom plus a practical laundry with an abundance of cupboards & huge bench space. Additional accommodation is provided by a separate self contained studio offering flexibility for the extended family.
Located in an idyllic setting the property boasts extensive additional improvements including a bore that services the whole property. Excellent provisions designed to cater for the horse enthusiast include good stabling & tack area, a cleared, level area that could easily be converted to an arena plus the Heysen Trail running along the Eastern boundary of the property.
There are superb outbuildings which could be utilised in numerous way such as a gym room or workshops & the aircraft hangar supplements further options for this unique outbuilding.
A residence of enormous character & land holding with superior improvements this is your opportunity to acquire one of the Adelaide Hills most well known horse properties, rich in history, in an outstanding location only a few minutes to Stirling.