Standing high up at the end of a stunning driveway and with panoramic views over gardens, paddocks and surrounding hills. “Villarica” is a private ‘jewel’ in the best part of the verdant Adelaide Hills. This superbly designed, constructed and appointed home on 12 acres (approx.) offers the ultimate in luxurious country living.

Perfectly oriented to achieve maximum north facing aspect, this light filled David Cheney Built home boasts soaring high ceilings, travertine and oak flooring, bespoke wrought iron features and hand selected European light fittings throughout.

The main home offers wide hallways leading to informal and formal dining spaces as well as a large comfortable living area. A magnificent open plan gourmet kitchen is equipped with an Ilve majestic stove, pantry and 2″ thick granite stone benches. There are 2 luxurious bedrooms. The 2nd level master bedroom, enjoying outstanding views from the balcony, also has gas fire and grand ensuite. The other superbly appointed bedroom leads out into a beautiful courtyard with lighting and water features. A truly stunning main bathroom, yoga or 3rd bedroom and large laundry / mud room complete the facilities.

Incorporated into the stable complex is a spacious self-contained living area including kitchen and separate bathroom.

French doors with European fittings, Perrin & Rowe tapware, underfloor heating and r/c air conditioning are evident throughout.

Outside, a beautifully landscaped, entertaining terrace wraps around the north, west and south sides of the main house which overlooks a manicured, terraced, Mediterranean garden with a mix of deciduous and evergreen plants. The garden could grace the shores of Lake Como! The outdoor kitchen contains a wood-fired pizza oven, built-in BBQ, cabinets and French sink. Impressive stone walls and established hedging complement the driveway and areas around all buildings. There is an integrated watering system which is fed from bore and dam. Underground water tanks hold in excess of 100,000 litres.

This property has been carefully planned to provide excellent horse facilities. Cobbled tack room with undercover tie up areas, laundry, integrated wash bay with hot & cold. There are 2 x 5x5m stables each with its own 7x7m yard. 7 irrigated paddocks, 60 x 30 m sand and rubber irrigated arena, 5 dressage mirrors, lighting and sound system. Additional garage spaces for storage of cars, float and machinery.