Birdwood is must-see destination for local & international tourists driving from Adelaide to Barossa Valley. As well as being one of the most historic & charming towns in the Adelaide Hills, it is also the home of the National Motor Museum & its many vibrant car events. Unbelievably, however, the tens of thousand of tourists who pass through each year have had little or no choice for quality group accommodation. All of that is about to change.
Six years ago, tourism accommodation specialists commenced the process of working closely with Adelaide Hills Council to create a private & secure accommodation complex in the heart of Birdwood. Located on a large parcel of land opposite the motor museum – behind the popular Pomegranate Caf & also within walking distance of town conveniences – the business development is now signed-off, plumbed-in & ready to be realised.
The package includes approved plans for 4 freestanding accommodation cottages with two bedrooms, upmarket living space & individual parking bays plus completed civil engineering work, utility connections & a sealed common driveway with secure double entrance gates. As well as the nearby caf for dining there is a 7-day supermarket, chemist, several specialty shops, a dentist & general practitioner, with 2 hospitals also within 10kms. There is also a primary school, high school & childcare centre. Overall, Birdwood is a superbly serviced town & a natural fit for tourists exploring the Adelaide Hills & Barossa regions.

The adjoining permanent residence/manager’s house is a superior 4-bedroom + study family home at the rear of the property set on an acre of tranquil bushland. Built in 2006 to top specifications, every inch of the high-pitched brick house reflects the attention-to-detail & hospitality experience of the vendors. Beginning with a gum-tree shaded return driveway, the beauty & practicality of this home includes double fronted entrance doors that open to a wide hallway with a flow-through layout highlighted by a six-panel glass dividing wall. Interior space includes 2 large living areas, 2 dining areas & a luxurious light-filled master bedroom with huge ensuite & walk-in robe. The flooring throughout is high quality & neutral, with large tiles in the walk-through & wet areas & carpets in the bedroom & formal living rooms. Finer details include a high ceiling, solid wood doors, architraves & skirting boards, custom made blockout window dressings & widened doorways with stained glass folding doors. There are also interior/exterior downlights throughout & almost a dozen television points for flexibility of furniture layout. Bedrooms 2, 3 & 4 are located in a separate wing of the house & serviced by a bathroom with feature spa-bath & separate w.c. & hand-washing area.
At the centre of the house is a stunning light-filled chef’s kitchen in the open-plan casual dining/family room that includes moulded door cupboards, stainless steel kitchen appliances & a dedicated island bench with built-in gas cooktop, grill & deep fryer. A top model fridge/freezer is built-in to the kitchen & comes complete with a door-mounted ice-maker. An adjoining outside entertaining area has also been plumbed to the gas system, ensuring hassle-free & enjoyable barbecues.
As you would expect in a property this well appointed, a reverse-cycle ducted heating/cooling system operates in every room of the house with a central fan-forced combustion heater offering additional warmth in winter. Ceilings & walls have also been well insulated & the property uses a solar power hot water system, with 3-phase power connected. A large garage under the main roof has an electronic roller door, plenty of storage shelving & direct access to the house through a side door.

At the rear of the property is a beautifully paved area with established garden beds & a large garden shed. The land is cleared & currently divided into yards for sheep, with endless potential for creating a remarkable produce garden or orchard. Farmland on all sides means not a neighbour in sight, with only the atmospheric sounds of birds & nature despite being in the centre of town.

This unique business/residence package is a remarkable opportunity to take ownership of a much-needed boutique accommodation complex in Birdwood. The numbers have been crunched & they more than stack up, while the hard work to date & due diligence from the current vendors will ensure a smooth project handover. We invite you to take a closer look at this exciting accommodation development & see for yourself what the future holds.