Tucked into a breathtaking valley rich in native flora and fauna, this remarkable 11.11 acre (approx) retreat offers more than just a home, it offers a way of life. Designed by award-winning architect John Maitland, the north-facing residence captures light, air and connection to nature at every turn. Crafted with rammed earth walls, passive energy principles and a strong focus on sustainability, this is a home for those who care deeply about their impact and the environment around them.
The residence itself is both beautiful and highly functional, with polished concrete and bamboo floors, comfort E-glazing, in-screed bathroom heating and slow combustion heating with a wet-back system supported by solar. Every window tells a story, framing panoramic bushland views - a reminder of the extraordinary ecosystem you're part of.
Beyond the main home, a charming mudbrick hut built in 1984 and a fully plumbed, double-glazed studio added in 2014 offer versatility and income potential (previously a successful B&B). The land has been the focus of 25+ years of regenerative work and is now a rare and protected remnant woodland home to endangered bandicoots, vulnerable antechinus, and over 70 species of birds.
Here, you can wake to birdsong, walk with wildlife, and steward a property with deep heritage and future-focused purpose. If you've been searching for something meaningful, beautiful, and wholly unique, this is it.
Features we love:
● 4.5ha with 2.9ha (approx.) under Heritage Conservation Agreement – grants and reduced council rates available
● Architect-designed home by John Maitland, master of light and passive energy
● Rammed earth construction with dense insulation and comfort E-windows
● North-facing with eaves for passive temperature control
● Slow combustion fireplace with wet-back system for winter hot water
● 1.5kW solar array with room to expand
● Polished concrete floors in main areas; bamboo floors in bedrooms
● Underfloor in-screed heating in bathrooms
● Views from every window across regenerating bushland
● Separate self-contained studio with polished concrete floors
● Separate mudbrick hut built in 1984
● Double carport and double garage with power
● Pizza oven
● Spring water in hillside and a confluence of two year-round creeks
● 66,000L of rainwater storage across three tanks (cleaned 2024) and mains water for garden use
● Chicken run and numerous veggie beds
● Historic dry-stone wall by Arthur Horner (builder of Horner's Bridge)
● Originally owned by James Chambers in 1837 - one year after SA's settlement
● Declared a "Valley of National Significance" by Dr Jasmin Packer (University of Adelaide)
● Known habitat for endangered southern brown bandicoots, vulnerable yellow-footed antechinus and rare brushtail possums.
● Over 70 identified bird species and 69 native plant species, including orchids
● 25+ years of careful land regeneration from degraded paddocks to thriving woodland
● Recent termite inspection and chimney clean
● Biolytix wastewater treatment system services both main home and studio
● Three times winner of the Best Rural Garden in City of Onkaparinga (now in Hall of Fame)
● Property not suitable for large livestock (e.g. horses or cattle)
Not just a property, but a piece of living heritage. With sustainable design, regenerative land, and a rare ecological legacy, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to live in harmony with nature. Call Valerie Timms or Ellie Purton and become the next steward of something truly special.
Property Access: Drive approximately 1km down the unsealed road.
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