The most magnificent rural property to enter the Lobethal market in recent memory, ‘Mahlburg Farm’ has been in the same family for over three quarters ofa century.
Only one minute’s drive from the main street of Lobethal or a five minute stroll to get the morning paper, the block has an approved building envelope that encapsulates four truly amazing views:several local vineyards, thevalley along Western Branch Road, thetownship of Lobethal, and an amazing natural amphitheatre overlooking three horse polo fieldscatering for those who appreciate the uniqueness ofentertaining while watching the sport of kings from their very own back yard. Early in the morning delicious smells from the local bakery can be savoured on the hilltop.
Set on 12.9 hectares (approximately 30 acres),Mahlburg Farm has a strong primary productionhistory built uponfertilemarket garden soil andestablished grazing pastures, thus catering fora wide variety of farmingventures for those who like adabble.
With aprivate winter creek upon the boundary accessed through one of the many fenced paddocks that include electric fencing, you will be truly spoilt for choice if you are looking for a quiet place to read a book, entertain family and friends or just pop out to check on your livestock.
Mahlburg Farm’srusticshedsare set high upon the block. A 1950s brick dairy sits between two large sheds. A heavy timber hay barn with gable roof was used as alocation forthe film ‘Peaches’, and was also used for photos at a family wedding. Its skillion roof holds an animal manger. Another large shed with loft storage and a loading platform has a skillion section that was originally enclosed to house the family for a few years until their house was built. The 3-sided timber shed that originally housed draught horses, also has a storage
platform. Withtheirreclaimed timbers showcasing the pioneering ageof the original farm and
beingsurrounded by mature pines,the scene has beeninstantly set toaddmaturityto any house and garden developments.
Other structures are a corrugated iron hayshed on the western slopes; cattle yards, crush and loading ramps; and a squatters tank. A submersible bore pumps about 2000 gallons/hr, with water quality 850ppm. A water allocation has been approved.
With power and mains water already connected within close proximity to the council approved building envelope,service connection costs are all but taken care of withcheapercivil work activitiesbeing the only remaining requirements forwhen your building development commences.
Suchmagnificent views accompanied by the farm’s proximity to Lobethal requires tasteful selection in homestead design and landscaping. As such the owners would love to see this property sell toa family thatvaluescountry living whilst incorporatingrural tastes and style into the development of this very rare and magnificent rural lifestyle opportunity.
FEATURES
* Long driveway accessed from Lobethal-Adelaide Road.
* Central location to Adelaide: five main roads depending where you need to go. 30 mins to Tea Tree Plaza, 20 mins to Mt Barker.
* Trailer with approx 30 fluming pipes plus fittings.
* 500L diesel bowser on raised platform in shed.
* Bore: pump (47m below surface) on new 50mm poly pipes; electric motor replaced 3 years ago; equipped with meter for when licenses are introduced.
* Water allocation discussed as a separate entity.
* 4 magnificent views from the proposed building site.