Last Listing description (November 2023)
Best Offer By Monday 25th September at 3pm
Nestled in the peaceful countryside of Mylor in the Adelaide Hills, this captivating property spans over an expansive 7 acres and offers a true sanctuary for those seeking a serene and sustainable lifestyle. Architecturally designed, the home showcases thoughtful planning and passive energy design, with each space taking full advantage of the picturesque surroundings.
The enchanting gardens are a testament to thoughtful planning and cultivation, featuring a diverse mix of exotic and native plants that thrive in the Australian landscape. The tough and resilient garden design allows for year-round beauty, with bursts of colour and fragrance that change with the seasons.. A paradise for birdwatchers, attracting an array of birdlife, including charming blue wrens, red-browed finches, mistletoe birds, parrots, and graceful water birds. The garden has featured in the Australian Open Garden Scheme on many occasions and appears in "Rural Australian Gardens" by Myles Baldwin and Simon Grifiths.
Showcasing three linked pavilions, the central pavilion offers a stunning kitchen, living and dining area with impressive 3m high ceilings, allowing natural light to flood the space through the large north-facing picture windows and doors. The interior design seamlessly blends with the outdoor beauty with captivating views of the gardens and the countryside. The spacious kitchen in the living area is complete with an oven, gas cooktop, dishwasher, integrated fridge and walk in pantry with a wine rack. Here, you'll find a slow combustion heater as well as ducted air-conditioning, making it an idyllic retreat for all seasons.
The southern pavilion houses two bedrooms, each with built-in cupboards and captivating garden views, as well as a family bathroom and the laundry. The northern pavilion is home to the incredible master suite, a private oasis even. Featuring an enormous bedroom with built-in cupboards, ensuite, and private sitting room/office space - this is an incredible space to relax and unwind.
The property embraces sustainability, with a 3kw solar system, gas boosted solar hot water, gas appliances, and ample rainwater storage to minimise its environmental impact. You can also make the most of 2 separate veggie patches- there is truly nothing better than those home-grown delights.
Explore the property's lovely dams and follow the meandering path leading to the top of the hill. Sit back, relax, and overlook the incredible surrounding landscape.
Further property additions include a double carport as well as a large shed equipped with power and concrete floor creating an ideal space for creative projects and storage.
This architecturally designed property is more than just a house; it is a place where tranquillity, sustainability, and natural beauty come together harmoniously. If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and embrace a peaceful rural lifestyle, this Mylor retreat is the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories amid the breathtaking Australian landscape.
More to love:
Built in 1993
Architecturally designed by Alistair Angus
Passive solar design, absolute North facing
Garden planted with hardy plants requiring only fortnightly watering in summer
Slow combustion heater and ducted reverse cycle air conditioning in the central pavilion
Electric heaters in the main bedroom
North & south pavilions are double concrete brick
Central pavilion is double brick below the windows & western red cedar above
Heavily insulated
20,000L catchment tank under the Eastern deck
125,000L rainwater tank and 20,000L garden water tank at the top of the hill; both gravity feed to house and garden: no loss of water during power outages
Gas boosted solar hot water
3kW solar PV system
Fire pump on top dam with fire hose on SW corner of the house
6 raised veggie beds + fenced off veggie patch
Variety of fruit trees
Woodshed
Compost bins
13m x 8m shed
Double carport
Deck
Verandah
Plus so much more..