111 Schmerl Road, Auburn SA 5451

Phone enquiry code for this property : 3120

LOCATION just 90 minutes from Adelaide with awesome rural views, Horrocks Highway frontage and approximately 2kms south of Auburn in the Clare Valley.

INCOME from grape sales and share farming.

OPPORTUNITY to enjoy the property as it is or, Expand vine plantings. Develop a wine label. Establish a high exposure cellar door. Establish bed and breakfast accommodation. Raise horses, sheep, goats, alpacas or cattle. (subject to necessary approvals)

Includes a comfortable roomy stylish 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home.

What a property!!
Certainly ticks all the boxes!!

PROPERTY DETAILS
13.69 Ha (approx 34 acres)
4 Ha (approx 10 acres) 2004 planting Shiraz vines.
Almost new Energy Efficient 4 bedroom home with 2 bathrooms.
Implement shed 9M x 5M high clearance.
Granny flat.
Wine storage.
Solar power system

The 34 acres is divided in to 3 parts, the vineyard, the house block and the fenced cropping area.

The 2004 planted shiraz vineyard is approximately 10 acres with drip irrigation pump fed (with time control) from the storage tanks. The fruit has been contracted to Kilikanoon receiving a quality bonus in 2021. Yield has been as high as 33 tonnes. Vintage 2022 is looking very good.

The house block is approximately 1 acre and includes the shed and 2 water tanks of 140,000 litres each.
The house itself is approximately 197 m2 with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan living area and formal dining plus an under roof deck with great views over the vineyard and surrounding farm area.
The view over the vineyard through the 2 picture windows in the living area is amazing.
The kitchen has LPG hotplates, dishwasher provision and walk in pantry.
Floors, internal walls, external walls and ceilings are insulated.
Double glazed argon filled windows and triple glazed argon filled entry door contribute to the 6+ star energy efficiency rating.
An energy efficient Midea heat pump hot water system is timed to run off the solar system.
The floors are natural Tasmanian Oak timber in the living area and carpet to the bedrooms. Kitchens, vanities and laundry also feature Tasmanian Oak tops.
The toilet suites and vanities are all porcelain.
Tap ware throughout is ceramic disc.
Lighting is LED throughout. There are remote control DC ceiling fans with incorporated LED lights in the bedrooms and living areas.
The living area has a Fujitsu split airconditioner.
There are 35 double power points throughout and 6 TV outlets.

The quality 9M x 15M high clearance shed has metal halide lighting and ample power points. Part of the shed has a granny flat with kitchenette, separate bedroom and shower room. Also within the shed is an insulated storage room currently used for wine storage. The irrigation pump is housed in an attached leanto. The 3kw solar system panels are mounted on the roof with the inverter inside the shed.

The remaining 20 plus acres are currently cropped by a share farmer. The new owner could continue with the sharecropping arrangement or look at many other possibilities such as planting more vines, running sheep, cattle or horses. Close to the Horrocks Highway would be ideal for a Cellar Door to be constructed. Bed and breakfast accommodation is also a possibility.

Inspection is by appointment only.

This property is for sale by Expressions of Interest by 28th February 2022 unless sold prior.

EOI form available by email.

Please contact the vendor for further information.

Phone enquiry code for this property : 3120