‘Jumbuck’ – An Idyllic Private Retreat

Bed 4  Bath 2 Car  2         Price AU$1,750,000 – $1,900,000

 

‘Jumbuck’ is a truly magnificent, architecturally designed luxury
homestead situated on 426 acres of picturesque pastures and rolling hills, set
within the visually stunning Fleurieu Peninsula ranges in South Australia,
world renowned for its perfect climate and premium wine regions. Beautifully
landscaped gardens give way to extensive, superior farmland and versatile
grazing country. Native bush offers peaceful, private walking tracks which lead
to the world famous Heysen Trail located directly on the property’s border. The
commanding homestead is superbly positioned within the estate to fully
encompass and appreciate the outstanding surrounding views across the landscape
as far as the ocean. Perfect for entertaining your family and friends on one of
the many verandahs whilst overlooking and admiring your vast, impressive
estate.

 

This remarkable property unquestionably provides an idyllic
sanctuary amongst abundant flora and fauna, primely positioned within
significant acreage. Currently fenced into 14 main paddocks, with a further 5
smaller paddocks, all serviced by spring fed dams, the estate comprises a fully
functional and versatile farming enterprise. This unique lifestyle opportunity
offers the additional and unique benefit of being located in a temperate
climate with some of South Australia’s highest and most reliable rainfall.

 

The immaculately presented1988 built homestead features:

 

Lower
level:

  • Entrance from fully bituminised driveway
  • 3000 Bottle (approx) wine cellar and bar
  • Wine room with Blackwood timber top bar and exposed Jarrah
    beams
  • Double garage
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Middle
level:

  • Exceptional light and airy layout with feature windows
    providing breathtaking views from all aspects
  • 3 bedrooms, one with private verandah
  • Formal lounge room with North East aspect
  • Formal dining room with North East aspect
  • Solid Blackwood timber gourmet dining
    kitchen, with twin ovens and gas cook top set within a feature recess, central
    island bench, hardwood bench tops, large walk in pantry, dishwasher and
    beautiful bay window overlooking the picturesque surrounding landscape
  • Separate meals area
  • Sunken living room with two sets of French doors leading to
    a hardwood decked verandah
  • Family bathroom with bath, shower and separate toilet.
  • Laundry with abundant built in storage and separate drying
    room
  • French doors leading from room to room
  • Double entrance doors to verandah
  • Spacious hallway
  • Spotted gum parquet flooring
  • Lofty 3 metre ceilings
  • Slow combustion wood heater
  • Open fireplace
  • Reverse cycle air conditioning and heating

 

Top
level:

  • Luxurious master bedroom suite
  • Full sized ensuite bathroom with beautiful feature window
  • Huge walk in robe/dressing room
  • Separate library/living room
  • Private balcony

 

Gardens:

  • Landscaped and manicured low maintenance lawns and beds
    surrounding the homestead
  • Substantial and varied native trees and shrubs
  • Hardwood decked undercover entertaining area
  • Wood fired oven
  • 7m x 5m Glass House with separate water supply
  • Vegetable gardens
  • Varying and numerous fruit trees

 

Outbuildings:

  • Large external office/studio with internet connection
    conveniently located within the gardens
  • 20m x 11m Steel framed workshop and storage shed
  • Raised floor shearing shed with 2 stands
  • Tack room
  • Barns/Stables suitable for 2-3 horses
  • Hay barn
  • Bulk shed
  • Implement shed

 

Farmland
infrastructure:

  • 14 main fenced paddocks
  • 5 smaller fenced paddocks
  • Area for dressage arena
  • Extensive working cattle and sheep yards
  • Sections currently used for hay cutting
  • Rich and versatile terrain ranging from undulating to steep
  • Abundant native vegetation
  • Planted shelter belts
  • 100 km of
    established fencing

 

Water:

  • Over 300,000 litres of external water held in numerous
    storage facilities
  • 13 Spring fed dams

 

The location of this spectacular property could not be more
desirably placed. Set within the heart of the Fleurieu Peninsula, the world
renowned McLaren Vale wine region and some of the best, sandy white beaches
South Australia has to offer are immediately on the doorstep, yet Adelaide is just
a comfortable one hour’s drive away. Inman Valley is also a short distance from
the full and varied amenities of Victor Harbor and is surrounded by the
acclaimed restaurants, cafes, farmers markets and festivals for which the
Southern Vales is famously known. Slightly further afield you will find Lake
Alexandrina and the South Eastern wineries easily accessible for exploration.

 

Undoubtedly an idyllic rural retreat, ‘Jumbuck’ is truly
breathtaking and a once in a lifetime opportunity to finally realise your
lifestyle dream.

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