Price: $950,000 (ex gst)

“Breathtaking Views” 11.5 HA lifestyle property, conveniently close to the Bridgewater freeway exit. Spectacular home with breathtaking views.

Less than 20 minutes from the City, “Mount George” is a glorious country property that boasts unparalleled views over the entire Onkaparinga Valley.

Originally the main homestead for Jarrett Farm, the current owners have made extensive improvements to the property over the last 7 years to create a crisp modern home, where city meets country in a beautiful Hills setting.

The 1975 built house has 7 main rooms, comprising a living room with formal meals area, combustion heater and reverse cycle air-conditioner; a kitchen with casual meals area; three bedrooms (master with built-ins and en suite); a light-filled sunroom; and a sewing room or study (or possible fourth bedroom).

Over the last 18 months, the entire house has been thoroughly renovated. The extensive list of improvements includes two completely new bathrooms, freshly polished floors, and the entire house re-painted, inside and out, to create a modern home with clean lines for the discerning buyer.

This desirable house is situated on a large 1.2 hectare house block, which has established low-maintenance grounds featuring mature trees and plants around a circular driveway that provide a wonderful display of colour and texture throughout the changing seasons.

There is a paved entertaining area, taking advantage of the panoramic views from Mount Torrens to Rapid Bay – perfect for that relaxing lunch with close friends. A fantastic play area has swings, monkey bars, a slide and covered sandpit and two new linked cubby houses – linked by a bridge – that will keep younger children entertained for hours.

A large verandah overlooks the wonderful garden and allows outdoor entertaining all year round. It’s an ideal place to sit quietly, enjoy the fresh, clean air and contemplate the peaceful beauty of this idyllic setting.

For those who appreciate sheds, there is more than 200 sqm of modern shedding, including a garage with workshop, a second garage for your equipment and an impressive over-sized main shed, which is concreted, fully insulated and comes with its own combustion heater.

The house block has three rain water tanks providing over 28,000 litres of water, which can be supplemented from the bore should that ever become necessary.

Beyond the gardens, the property also has a well maintained farm block of roughly 10.25 hectares comprising a large open paddock and a private forest with approximately 18,000 gums planted for fire-wooding or other uses. The private forest is home to a variety of wildlife, including beautiful parrots, kookaburras and lots of other birds as well as the occasional kangaroo or koala.

The farm block features compacted tracks providing easy access to the property for vehicles in all conditions; a new bore with rig that can provide water to stock or to a 20,000 litre tank at the top of the hill; a large dam; a picnic area next to the dam (with mains power); and a natural spring which feeds the dam with crystal clear spring water during the winter. New fences and gates were installed less than three years ago.

Mount George is ideally located a few minutes from the freeway, 10 minutes from the toll gate, less than 5 minutes from Bridgewater and within 10 minutes from the villages of Hahndorf, Stirling, Aldgate and Piccadilly. It’s the perfect staging post for walks in the nearby Sir Kenneth Stirling Conservation Park; daytrips in the Adelaide Hills, dinner at one of the many local restaurants; or just a long lunch at the award-winning Bridgewater Mill.

Mount George is a versatile property that has only become available because of an interstate transfer.

The property will suit country people looking for something closer to the City or a City family looking for that idyllic country lifestyle. It would be ideal for a busy successful professional couple, like the current owners, who desire a peaceful weekend retreat where they can enjoy the serenity of this location and unwind away from the hustle and bustle of town.

Mount George has been run as a private forest plantation, with some grazing, and the owners would prefer a sale as a going concern. The buyer will have the opportunity to purchase some equipment.

Purchasers Please note, kindly avoid walking or driving onto the adjoining side road to this property as it is PRIVATE PROPERTY