Bewilderness – A Glorious Orchard Estate In The Beautiful Adelaide Hills.

Uniquely private and commanding panoramic ridge and valley views, yet only twenty minutes from the Adelaide CBD; relax into the gentle rhythm of Hills life on this idyllic 13.78 Acre property complete with an award-winning, four-bedroom homestead, detached studio and abundant orchards.
Attractive prospects for an income stream abound. The productive orchards of over 400 mixed fruit trees are ripe for leasing or self-management think PYO or local farmers markets while the old cherry pickers quarters (studio) offer romantic B & B potential, subject to a bit of fine tuning and council consent.
Protea, agapanthas and holly may be harvested for the cut-flower market and there is further scope to run a home-based business from the sizeable 10.3m x 4.2m rumpus at the back of the main house. Here, a kitchenette, adjacent bathroom and handy access to rear parking also make this self-contained space suitable as a granny flat.
Awarded HIA Home of the Year in 1992 for the seamless two-storey additions to the original 1915 stone home, this imposing country residence boasts in total 486 sqm of flexible living and entertaining options with breathtaking south-easterly views of Basket and Forest ranges.
A choice of downstairs living areas will take you effortlessly from elegant formality to relaxed family living while; upstairs, a super-generous sitting room with French door access to a long wrap-around balcony is favoured by children as a retreat and study area.
Here too are three king-sized bedrooms. Two have fantastic floor-to-ceiling, built-in storage while the master bedroom suite is luxuriously appointed with a walk-in robe and huge modern ensuite with a corner spa bath. A fourth double bedroom is downstairs with the option for a fifth in lieu of formal dining, which could be moved to a characterful sitting room adjoining the supremely light and airy, open-plan family room.
Here, beautiful ceramic floor tiles are practical and cool in summer, while the slow combustion stove is a welcome winter warmer. Enjoy convenient direct access from the drive and get creative with metres of high quality bench space, including a granite-topped island unit, in the huge, timber country kitchen.
Outside, stone steps and colourful herbaceous plantings spill down from the south westerly veranda onto lush lawns that, together with the orchards, are maintained with bore water of exceptionally high quality in an area prized for its springs.
Beneath the house, a cluster of sheds provides ample storage for machinery and up to five vehicles. Among these is the renovated studio, a beautiful romantic space with a character fireplace, timber flooring and two sets of French doors to capture the rolling countryside views.
Just scenic minutes from picturesque townships and vibrant Stirling with its excellent schools, boutique shopping and trendy cafes; this very special Hills property will nurture your dream lifestyle and is a must-see to appreciate all of its wonderful attributes.

For further information Contact Kirsten Paech 0408 089 068