A remarkable opportunity to own this contemporary, architect designed, property on the banks of the Finniss River.

You can have it all: a tranquil retreat with easy access to towns, beaches, and wineries; river frontage, environmental sensibility, an entertaining paradise and work from home.

Enjoy sweeping views of the Finniss River, stunning sunsets over the water and brilliant sunrises over the paddocks where sheep graze. Relax on the terrace overlooking the river; host a dinner in the enclosed courtyard with in-ground swimming pool; enjoy a moonlight swim; retreat with a book to any one of the many gardens; launch a tinny and go fishing; grab the binoculars and bird watch.

An innovative design for living in the environment. Nestled in mature native trees, shrubs and grasses, four pavilions linked by walkways, trace the contour of the elevated riverbank.

(1) Be social: open plan kitchen/dining room is the social core of the property. Built in 2005-6 of local stone with a wall of glass, this pavilion takes in the full beauty of the Finniss River with its ever-changing moods. Sliding doors open onto the paved terrace overlooking river. Modern kitchen, Italian tiled kitchen floor, polished wood in dining area. Double doors open onto the inside courtyard, paved with Maison sandstone. Traditional stone fence encloses bush garden, drought resistant plantings, 10 metre in-ground fibre glass swimming pool (can be heated) with elegant glass fencing.

(2) A place for visitors: self-contained log cabin (renovated 2004-5). This pavilion is a light, airy dwelling with custom-built kitchen, large bedroom with robe, bathroom with heat lamp/fan, dining/living area with river views, front and back verandahs, sheltered enclosed country garden with paved entertaining area, own driveway and parking space. This charming cottage is an ideal space for visitors to enjoy privacy but sited so the pool and social core of Belle Epoch are close by.

(3) A work space: studio, renovated 2004-5, is an ideal writer’s retreat, with floor to ceiling shelves on three walls, a large utility closet with a sink, filing cabinets, and fittings for a washing machine. The studio has its own gas hot water, a private shower and toilet, additional closet with hanging space, a reading nook and wall of windows overlook the river. This roomy pavilion provides additional sleeping space.

(4) Tranquility: two storey sleeping quarters, a quiet, private pavilion (built 2005-6) of local stone and mini-orb. Downstairs tiled, upstairs polished wood floors with deck that wraps around three sides of the pavilion. Spectacular views: watch the sunrise across the paddocks and sunset across the river, take in the expanse of the paved courtyard, pool, stone fence and plantings.

The upstairs bedroom: ensuite with spa bath, shower, toilet and a separate dressing room. Downstairs has been used as a bedroom and is currently a quiet sitting room. A large walk-in shelved storeroom opens into the laundry. Sliding doors off the downstairs open onto a bush garden with access to an external bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. This pavilion is serviced by gas hot water and two water tanks that collect water from the roof, walk ways, and carport. An enviro-cycle services the kitchen and bedroom pavilions. An additional storage shed under the stairs is accessible from outside.

Location, location, location. This 18 acre property boasts easy access to nearby Currency Creek and Langhorne Creek vineyards. Twenty minutes to the historic town of Strathalbyn or to Goolwa and the pristine beaches of the Fleurieu Peninsula. This is rural living at its best and still only an hour to Adelaide, the Festival City.

Features: river frontage, direct river access, mooring infrastructure: spectacular views, sunrise, sunset, rural and river: sustainable sensibilities: architect design of 4 linked pavilions each with own split heating a/c, and hot water service: four toilets/showers (spa bath in upstairs ensuite): two kitchens both with fridge, double sinks, cupboards above and below, microwave oven, (log cabin electric cooking; main pavilion double electric oven and gas cooktop): electric external blinds: 2-4 bedrooms: overhead fans throughout: self contained guest quarters: in-ground 10 metre fibre-glass swimming pool (can be heated): enviro-cycle to kitchen and bedrooms: septic system to studio and log cabin: stock and domestic water licence (600kL): electric water pump from river: eight water tanks, 26,110 gallon capacity: drought tolerant and secluded courtyard gardens: courtyards and walkways with Maison sandstone pavers: traditional stone fencing home paddock: rural fenced 10 acre paddock, sheep watered from river pump: small olive grove: covered orchard, stone fruit: two double, lined and insulated sheds with concrete floors, shelving: an hour from Adelaide, 20 minutes to Strathalbyn or Goolwa.