981C Montacute Road, Montacute, SA 5134

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If the dream is to run some dorpers or alpacas and to live lavishly incognito, cradled in a spectacular 10-acre valley cul-de-sac, only a pin drop on Google Maps will find this breathtaking family oasis.  

Yet its tranquil solitude gives you Newton Village in around 15 minutes.  

Originally "Dalmellington" was built for Robert & Mabel Hunter, of Hunter Valley NSW fame. Nothing prepares you for the impeccably extended, c1905 freestone charm you'll admire from the farm gate, today doubled in size and cloaked in return verandahs, a paved entertainer's terrace, and lush green hillsides, including views across the neighbour's cherry farm.

Nor the days on end foraging its fruit bowl of citrus, apples, figs, walnuts, pears, and persimmons this abundantly productive garden produces; a property that's also become a sanctuary for friendly wildlife. 

And the magic outdoors is merely amplified and modernised to please the entire family, inside. 

From the immense open plan living zone, floored in polished Blackbutt timber, and the headlining custom kitchen swathed in warm Eucalypt feature benchtops, you'll admire the home's two parts contemporary, one part historic footprint: the original external stone wall a central reminder of its colonial roots.

To the flow of exceptional accommodation including three robed double bedrooms, a dedicated home office, generous 'snug' style TV lounge, under floor heating to the luxe family bathroom and ensuite, and custom-designed joinery continuity throughout, in clever contrast to the whitewashed pressed tin ceilings of the original home. 

With the comfort of a pot belly living room fire, a constant supply of winter rainwater plus quality, potable filtered spring water plumbed to the home, life in Adelaide's answer to the Mediterranean, truly is bliss. 

A safe, level grassed area lets the kids play while you lay out the table on the terrace for a limoncello – you've got over 60 lemon trees, why wouldn't you? – on a versatile and usable acreage for the hands-on hobby farmer. 

Sit outdoors, watching wedgetail eagles circle above, savour scenic hill climbs past century-old vegie gardens, enjoy an unmatched sense of community, even card nights at 'The Institute.'  

This could be Adelaide's best kept secret. 

Beauty, you wish you could bottle:
Phenomenal hillside & valley views from 10-acre seclusion
C1905 farmhouse extended with a contemporary lifestyle addition 
Polished Blackbutt timber floors
Whitewashed pressed tin ceilings to original footprint
Vogue country kitchen with warm Eucalypt feature timber benchtops, Smeg 5-burner gas cooktop
Custom joinery continuity throughout
2 chic Caesarstone-topped bathrooms, towel rails with heated floors
Combustion fireplace to open plan living zone
Ducted and zoned reverse cycle
Quiet TV lounge adjacent bedroom 3
Dedicated home office/study with inbuilt desk & tall storage
Dux hot water system
Potable spring water 
Expansive guest parking circle + large 3-car carport
Fully landscape-designed house gardens with large lawn area & orchard fruits
And much more… 

Specifications:
CT / 5974/692
Council / Adelaide Hills
Zoning / PRuL
Built / 1905
Land / 10.15A (approx)
Council Rates / $2,952pa
Emergency Services Levy / $198.40pa
SA Water / NA
Estimated rental assessment / $795 - $875 per week / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools / Thorndon Park P.S, Athelstone School, Paradise P.S, Norton Summit P.S, Morialta Secondary College, St Ignatius, Rostrevor College
 
Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition). Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal and financial advice. Should this property be scheduled for auction, the Vendor's Statement may be inspected at any Harris Real Estate office for 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts. RLA | 226409