An iconic hills estate defined by land, light and quiet luxury

Set across 18 acres of gently undulating Adelaide Hills landscape, this spectacular and award-winning homestead, designed by the renowned Girardi Design and built by Klemm Homes in 2017, sits alongside the charming original cottage with a quiet sense of permanence, overlooking the breathtaking 7.28ha estate and uninterrupted views across the Shaw and Smith vineyards and the Mount Lofty Ranges.

+ GROUND FLOOR LIVING & ENTERTAINING +

Inside the stately front doors of the home, European oak herringbone floors run with precision underfoot. Cabinetry by Walls Brothers is featured throughout, its quality evident in both form and finish.

The main living domain is generous without excess. A Chiminees Philippe fireplace anchors the room, offering both warmth and a natural place to gather as the seasons shift. Expansive and beautifully proportioned glass doors invite natural light deep into the home and open up to the enchanting sunsets, scents and bird sounds of the Adelaide hills.

At its heart, the kitchen has been designed to balance function with presentation. It supports the needs of everyday family living with ease, while remaining perfectly equipped to accommodate larger gatherings and celebrations. The adjoining butler’s pantry extends the working space, allowing the main kitchen to remain calm, organised and visually composed.
A private executive office provides a quiet and focused environment for work, positioned to feel connected, yet perfectly protected from the sights and sounds of the main living areas.

The formal sitting room is a picture-perfect space for calm relaxation. Bathed in natural light through elegant, symmetrical windows, it offers a more intimate retreat within the home. Bifold doors open through to the billiards room, allowing the spaces to work in tandem when entertaining, or remain separate for quieter moments.

Practicality has been thoughtfully considered and elegantly designed. A well-appointed mud room creates a natural transition from outdoors to in, connecting seamlessly to a laundry with extensive storage, which along with ducted vacuuming throughout the house, ensures the demands of Hills living are managed with ease.

Two generously proportioned guest bedrooms are positioned on the ground floor, each with built-in storage and easy access to a beautifully finished bathroom. Nearby, a dedicated wine room offers a place to store, display and enjoy a considered collection.

Completing the spectacular ground floor is a stunning glass observatory. An elevated and singular space that feels entirely at home within the broader design. By day, it captures light and landscape. By night, it offers a quiet place to pause beneath the stars and sky, adding a rare and considered lifestyle experience to the home.

+ FIRST FLOOR +

Upstairs, the home transitions into an exquisitely private and restful setting.
The master suite is a true parents retreat, befitting the exceptional scale and elegance of the home. An award-winning ensuite, complete with a walk-in double shower, a freestanding bath and sweeping views across the vineyards complements a generous walk-in robe with hidden custom ironing nook. It is a space designed for both function and retreat, where the quietly restorative outlook becomes part of the everyday experience.

A central living space offers a place for quiet connection, anchored by a large window nook that invites you to sit, read or simply take in the view of the nearby swimming pool and tennis court.

Two further comfortable family bedrooms are positioned on this level, each complete with walk-in robes, integrated study spaces and spectacular views. Serviced by a 3-way luxury bathroom, the separate vanity and WC allow privacy and practicality for family members.

+ OUTDOOR & SUSTAINABLE LIVING +

Outdoors, the options for tranquility, entertainment and opportunity truly come into focus.
An outdoor entertaining pavilion extends naturally from the home, creating a setting that accommodates everything from long, relaxed lunches to parties or gatherings of scale. It connects seamlessly to a heated swimming pool with an environmentally friendly (naked) copper filtration system, and adjoining pump room, complete with its own bathroom, ensuring ease of use without interrupting the flow of the main residence.

A full-size tennis court framed by Kanmantoo Bluestone walls and including lights and a basketball ring, adds another layer to the lifestyle offering, allowing for year-round outdoor entertainment and activities.

Beyond the immediate surrounds, six well-defined paddocks provide scope for a range of rural pursuits, supported by a dam, bore, spring-fed well, rainwater infrastructure including a total of 250kL of rainwater tank storage and an 11.5 meg water license. Whether utilised for equestrian interests, farming or simply to preserve the openness of the landscape, the groundwork has been thoughtfully established.

A substantial four-bay workshop and shed further enhances the property’s functionality, offering space for equipment, storage or projects on a scale that matches the home itself.

Supporting the sustainability and convenience of the home is a substantial 29kw solar system, 2 Tesla batteries plus a dedicated 3 phase heat pump for the pool, dual hot water tanks and an Orbit irrigation system.
The cost-of–living benefits of such a world-class and efficient infrastructure, as well as the invaluable bore access, undoubtedly providing peace-of-mind and protection for those looking to create a sustainable lifestyle for their family and future.

+ INDEPENDENT COTTAGE +

Complementing the main residence is the charming original cottage. Pretty as a picture and enjoying sweeping views across the hills, this warm and welcoming home is complete with its own bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and a cosy, light-filled living room.

It is a space that offers genuine flexibility. Complete with a separate driveway and parking space, it is ideal for extended family, guests or private accommodation, positioned to maintain both connection to and privacy from the main home.

+ AMENITIES, LIFESTYLE & A SETTING THAT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF +

The Adelaide Hills is renowned for its natural beauty, its sense of community and its connection to some of South Australia’s most respected wineries and producers, while remaining within an easily commutable distance to the buzz of the city.

The pristine Shaw and Smith vineyards sit within view of the property, while local conveniences including the Balhannah Junction Shopping Centre, the Balhannah Hotel and Oval and the nearby shops and services of Hahndorf provide everyday ease and entertainment.

A selection of well-regarded schools are all accessible within a comfortable drive, including the Hills Christian Community College, while buses servicing the main city schools service the Balhannah community, reinforcing the property’s suitability for families seeking both lifestyle and practicality.

To wake each day to the sun rising over vineyards and rolling hills is the pinnacle of the quintessential Adelaide Hills way of life. With a luxury homestead rivalling the most elegant of English manors, this is a rare and life-changing opportunity to secure one of the most desirable estates and lifestyles on offer.