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Picture the idyllic lifestyle that this totally integrated Eco friendly property has to offer you and your family.
This stunning offering boasts a beautiful energy efficient house with a garden that thrives on one of the most reliable independent spring water supply in the Adelaide Hills.
Located only 10 minutes from Stirling or Blackwood Village or 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD, it is set on an elevated north facing 2.5ha (6.5acre) site with links to a significant wildlife corridor in the upper reaches of the Sturt River.
The property has flourished over the past 28 years under the professional landscaping and horticultural skills of the current landholder. This has culminated in a magnificent fully irrigated, terraced garden setting with over 85 fruit trees, assorted vines, elegant deciduous trees plus an extensive vegetable garden providing fresh home produce all year round. The balance of the land is in native vegetation and grazing paddock managed by two sheep.
This contemporary open plan home maximises natural light and garden views throughout via large double glazed windows.
Indoor living areas flow onto a large concrete deck and a lush paved garden patio is shaded with custom designed sails.
Built to high standards, the rendered solid masonry structure is solar passive in design and achieves further efficiency with photovoltaic panels, solar hot water and a wet back on the slow combustion heater.Firewood abounds.
The warmth of Jarrah bench tops in the kitchen combine with gas cook top, new Bosch oven & dishwasher and quality appliances provide for easy entertaining.
"Double fired" clay tiles allow for relaxed living and solar energy storage during cooler months. Quality wool carpets on concrete offer quietness and comfort to the stairs and upper storey.
With up to five generous bedrooms, the two on the lower level are currently used as Office and Music Room.
The three upstairs bedrooms all open onto private balconies taking advantage of superb valley and garden views.
Step through the back door under the generous verandah and a cellar / fire safety room is built into the hillside with rendered tilt slab wall retaining a wonderful timber gated courtyard garden.
Stunning rock steps lead to the house from a huge guest car park reflect the input of awarded landscape designer.
There is massive Agricultural shedding - all with 3 phase power, including a fully insulated and lined room with glass sliding doors and hot water and phone, extensive rainwater storage in concrete tanks, quality irrigation, fire sprinklers... and more.