The Story

Have you ever driven along and spotted an old ruin in the distance and romanticised about restoring the cottage to its former glory. The owners of Ellendale did just that. The property was originally part
of Highland Valley Homestead, a 10,000 acre grazing property, and the “hut was more than likely occupied by a shepherd and his family. Today, the totally renovated and extended home sits in its original location, surrounded by 31.90 HA (Approx 80 acres) of gently undulating grazing land. The stone has all been sourced from the property – keeping it exceedingly original.

Meander along the driveway to the house with its neat fenced gardens and feature stone walls. As you enter into the living room, the original old flag stones on the floor enhance the rustic appeal. Imagine the conversations over the years around the old fireplace in the sitting room. The stone floor flows through to the large main bedroom
with a walk in robe. Leaving the original section, head through into the open plan living, dining and kitchen.
A second fireplace houses a Nectre wood heater, with oven and hot water jacket. The timber kitchen provides ample storage opportunities with overhead cupboards and a gas oven. 2 double bedrooms, bathroom and separate toilet are also located in this rear extension. The study is privately positioned at the rear of the double garage. This room has a multitude of uses, a home office, studio or kids retreat perhaps. It’s the perfect spot to lay out a swag or two for those friends who just won’t want to leave. Verandahs have been built to the front and 2 sides, providing plenty of choices for comfortable outdoor living.

Self sufficiency rules here. For years the owners used a generator for electricity. Not always satisfactory and with solar systems having improved immensely they decided to install a state of the art system. This system is fully automatic, computer controlled with a back up generator just in case (rarely kicks in).
Very impressive. The panels have a 25 year warranty period and the battery and inverter have a 15 year guarantee.

A spring fed dam provides stock water as does the bore water, recently tested at 2000ppm. 120,000 litres of rainwater storage is plumbed to the house. A winter creek also flows through the rear of the block.

The paddocks are predominantly well fenced with post and wire and some original stone fencing. Stately old gums are dotted around the paddocks creating shade and shelter for the cattle. There are numerous farm sheds for equipment storage plus purpose built dog kennels.
As you near the access road to Ellendale, you catch captivating glimpses of it in the distance. The views to the lakes and the sand hills of the Coorong beyond are simply mesmerising. This unique property will appeal to the person who appreciates the heritage and desires a sense of solitude with the knowledge that facilities are only a short distance away in either
Mount Barker or Strathalbyn with the CBD an easy 50 minute drive.
I can’t wait to organise a time to show you around.

The Detail

- The house – 234m2 UMR including verandahs
- The land – 31.9 ha (Approx 80 acres)
- 3 bedrooms plus 1 bathroom with sep toilet
- Separate study or 4th bedroom
- Double garage, verandahs and outdoor entertaining.
- Timber Kitchen with gas oven, good storage and overhead cupboards
- Open fireplace plus slow combustion fire/oven
- Solar system installed in 2012
- Wireless internet plus land line
- Spring fed dam
- Bore – 2000ppm (recently tested)
- 120000 L rainwater storage
- Various farm sheds plus dog kennels
- 50 minutes to CBD, 15 mins to Strathalbyn and Mt Barker, 30 Minutes to Murray Bridge

Kerry Macaulay
0427898141

Adcock Real Estate
RLA66526

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