5384 Balaklava Road

Auburn SA 5451

The Main Home:
Built in the mid 1880's with further additions in 1937 and now giving the appearance of an Art Deco home, this lovely house awaits its new custodians.
Options to use as up to 3 or 4 bedrooms, a lovely, spacious North facing lounge room and separate Breakfast Room with an abundance of natural light. An updated bathroom and good sized kitchen with an abundance of storage and bench space complete.
A private verandah looks out toward the Tennis Court, once the social Hub of Auburn!!!

Hillsview Cottage:
This quaint Circa 1848, one bedroom cottage is the perfect getaway for a Romantic weekend or short to mid-term base for your Clare Valley Stay.

Pinegrove Cottage:
Built in approximately 1860 as a residence for the 'hired help' this is now a two bedroom cottage with an interesting history.
Converted to a Blacksmith's Workshop when hired labour was made redundant and then being transformed back into its current form, a 2 bedroom cottage, used for accommodation/retreat, Wedding stays etc ..
Currently requiring some maintenance, this character cottage features all of the original charm one would expect for the period.

The Barn:
A magnificent 19th Century Barn, has been transformed into one of the mid north's 'go to' Wedding venue destinations.
Formerly used as stables for the Draft horses, a chaff mill, with the original chaff cutter still in place as well as the corn grinder and chaff separator.
The current owners have re-roofed and created a unique space for 200+ guests for Weddings and private functions. Booking out well in advance, this space and the surrounding lawns, gardens and rural outlook have to be seen to be appreciated.
A variety of options for all size weddings/functions are available, both inside and out. Your perfect one stop shop, garden wedding, inside seating for 200, smaller in the outside, undercover, paved stables or add a marquee!!!

Outbuildings:
A large open fronted implement shed doubles as a space for the caterers to prepare and serve with adjoining space on the upper level for parking.
The original smoke house is now used as a storage shed.
A collection of original outbuildings have various uses for Chickens, Ducks, feed and the oldest building on the property being the stone Cellar, with a single room above, is prime for renovation.

Gardens:
Meander your way through the fully established gardens, designed to complement the quality of the property and unique setting.
A Mulberry, Peppercorn and Fig Tree are the oldest in the district, having been issued by the colonial government to the early settlers.
Fruit Trees, vegie patches and an ongoing planting of a variety of trees create a setting that enhances the home and adds to the ambience of Hillsview.
Properties and opportunities such as this, are a rare find.

Extras:
3 Phase power to Barn
Mains Water, Rain-Water & Well
Re-wired throughout.

Contact us now to arrange your inspection !!!