Sold on 4th of December 2013

314 Rifle Range Road MCLAREN VALE SA 5171

3 Bed
2 Bath
1 Car
178062m2 Land

Sold by Mike Stillwell. First National Real Estate

Literally handcrafted by the current owners just over 30 years ago, this extraordinarily unique home sits deep within 44 magnificent acres of land and holds within its walls the genuine essence of history from which it was created.

Every nook and cranny of this home has a story to tell. The rendered walls are forged from mud bricks, hand-made from the site excavation and every piece of solid timber, from which the house has predominantly been constructed, has been locally sourced and recycled. A journey around the home announces more and more delightful revelations. As you climb the incredible spiral staircase you tread upon 130 year old dairy barn steps, the central pole is a whole pine tree trunk from Kuitpo Forest, two adorable tiny windows embedded within the master bedroom wall were once ticket windows in Willunga Hall.

If the home itself is exceptional the 44 acres upon which it sits is equally as spectacular. A long driveway winds past an immaculate dressage arena and expansive paddocks to one side, to the other a wide meandering creek brimming over with native bush and trees. The expanse of land enveloping the home is studded with enormous, majestic old gum trees; your very own supply of firewood. Across the creek lies 10 acres of manicured Shiraz vineyard which leads to rolling tree lined countryside beyond.

Features of the home include:

* Ground floor master bedroom suite has French doors to outside, a walk through wardrobe/dressing room with vanity and large window overlooking the gardens and a spacious newly installed up to the minute bathroom
* 2 large upstairs bedrooms both feature a loft and funky full width built in wardrobes, one has split system air conditioning unit
* Open plan living space with wrap around windows, French doors to outside, ceiling fan, split system air conditioning unit and cosy slow combustion wood heater
* Recently updated contemporary kitchen with induction hob & stainless steel splashback, Miele dishwasher and immensely practical stunning Corian bench tops
* Spacious meals area with wall of windows overlooking the garden and French doors to outside
* Large mezzanine currently used as a home office
* Large laundry with Corian bench tops and useful toilet
* Newly renovated, contemporary family bathroom with floor to ceiling tiling
* Fabulous timber front door to spacious entrance hall
* Stylish polished concrete floors to ground floor
* Modern window treatments
* Immaculate carpets to bedrooms and mezzanine
* Full insulation
* Mains water
* Return paved verandah
* Pretty, shady front and rear gardens

18.04 hectares (44.57 acres) of land feature:

* 5 fenced paddocks all with water
* Immaculate 60 x 20 metre dressage arena
* 8 exceptional stables
* Large tack room with rear roller door
* Hay shed
* Huge 13 x 15 metre machinery shed with power, water and majority concrete floor
* Lean to workshed
* 10 acres of Shiraz vineyard planted in 1998 & 1999 with 6 MGS recycled water irrigation system
* 60 productive olive trees
* 3 way road frontage and access
* Water tanks for mains water
* Winter creek
* Native scrub land
* Separate studio with mezzanine, slate floor, power and water provision

In the heart of McLaren Vales world renowned premium wine region, the vineyard consistently produces high quality fruit, which is currently contracted to a local winemaker.

This unique property and its stunning surrounding environment must be seen to be appreciated. You are urged to call Mike Stillwell for more information and to discover the wonders of this spectacular home for yourself.

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