Whites Valley ~ Willunga
This small to medium acreage property is set in a picturesque location on the western fringes of Historic Willunga, in the heart of some of the best viticulture land in this renowned subregion of the McLaren Vale Wine region.
The residence is an elegant, double brick, colonial homestead set in a beautiful lawned and semi formal garden, complete with a magnificent in-ground pool and lawn tennis court. Excellent shedding, bore and boutique vineyard a perfect ‘lifestyle’ property.
The land is generally flat with rich soils and well drained. (Soil reports available).
The (new) 3 phs bore currently produces water of good quality with approximately 940 p.ppm dissolved salts. The new bore is expected to provide around 18,000 lph, however it will be equipped to pump around 13-14,000 (lph). The water licence is No. 4350, with the total annual allocation currently holding 970kl and taking 6830kl
The vineyard is self managed and maintained to a very high standard. (The cropping history records are available).
Plantings comprise 2 ha (approx 4.94 acres) of Chardonnay planted in 1995, using cuttings sourced by Brian Cameron from a McLaren Flat vineyard. The Chardonnay produces on average around 5-6 T/acre.
3 ha (approx 7.41 acres)of Shiraz planted in 1995, using B.V. RC31 clones. The Shiraz is managed to produce approximately 4T/acre (actual production for 2009 was 3.5 T/acre, and in previous years has produced up to 8.25 T/acre) an indication of both the vigor of the vines, and the high soil and water quality of the vineyard.
The shiraz fruit is currently purchased by Winegrapes Australia (Boars Rock) and goes into a product for the American export market
The Residence is a double brick colonial homestead and is set in a beautiful lawned/semi formal garden.
Valuable features include:
9′ ceilings, elegant formal and spacious casual living areas.
Timber kitchen has double fridge space, pantry, Dishlex dishwasher, filtered water at the 1 and 1/2 bowl sink, garden window, wall oven and electric hotplates.
The kitchen is open plan to an adjoining meals area, and casual family room, where there is a slow combustion heater and a ceiling fan. Handsome slate tiles are a feature.
Formal dining area has decorative cornices, ceiling roses and chandeliers, along with beautiful top quality soft furnishings.
The ornamental, open fire place is a focal point in the lounge room. (the home also has two reverse cycle air conditioners, and a pot belly stove for Winter warmth).
Master bedroom suite with a bay window, ceiling rose, lovely large ensuite bathroom with a big shower. There are both built in robes and a walk-in dressing room.
Bedroom 2 is of double size with built in robes.Bedroom 3(no built in robes).
Master bathroom with a corner spa and a big shower recess with generous tiling and separate toilet.
4 doors of floor-to-ceiling linen storage.
Solar hot water service with electric boost.
Leafy fernery along the south side of the homeperfect for your shade loving plants.
Brick paved rear verandas overlooking the pool and tennis court area. Sit back and enjoy a wine, while watching the sun go down!
Solar heated, fibreglass, in-ground, chlorine swimming pool with sand filter, cover, sail shade cloth and safety fencing. The creepy crawly does a wonderful job keeping the pool so inviting!
The lawn tennis court has a (north/south) orientation, with lights, fencing and nets.
The out buildings include excellent shedding (40′ x 40′ x 12′ shed with concrete floor, light and power) plus open carport, workshop/storeroom, plus second garage.
Service yard, veggie patch, orchard area. Yes! There’s a lemon tree!
The gardens are superb, with magnificent lawns, sensational roses. Pop up irrigation is installed.
The property comprises approximately 70,000 litres of rain water storage which is used in the residence.
This top quality home is well appointed and very appealing, with its beautiful setting, indoor/outdoor family spaces, and glorious outlook. The privacy is exceptional!
Travelling time to Willunga is around 3 minutes!! Noarlunga Centre is around 1820 minutes drive away, and the CBD of Adelaide is around 55 minutes.
RLA156314