69 Native Avenue, Mount Barker SA 5251

Every now and then a property comes to the market where you are quite simply in awe of the history and authenticity of the Adelaide Hills. This is one of those times.

Willow Springs settled in the 1860's resembles a bye-gone era when time went a little slower and things were built to last. This 20 acre property has stood the test of time, from the 7 stables through to the homestead, which in part features the original 1860's cottage.

The grounds are simple yet beautiful with a great expanse of lawn playing homage to a much loved and aptly named mud brick "folly".

The hens, sheltered by a small forest of native plums pay their way with bountiful eggs, whilst the neighbouring barn with open fire and an array of memorabilia of yesteryear provides a wonderful warmth for entertaining family and friends.

Standing proudly beside the homestead is "the old Oak tree" with sprawling branches providing cool dappled shade for those hot summer days. This property is something special. It's a place to unwind, relax and get back to enjoying the simple pleasures. A place where the sound of silence is only altered by the birdlife or the grazing sheep.

Features we love about this property;

-Stone and mud brick homestead - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, family living, country style kitchen, study or den and formal dining.
-Kitchen - renovated four years ago, large upright gas cooker, stunning views over the valley.
-Heating - slow combustion fire within a solid stone chimney, gas heating to the kitchen meals
-Cooling via ducted evaporative cooling
-Views - from every single window of the home are stunning in every direction
-Water to the home - supplied from two 45,000 litre rainwater tanks plus one 45,000 litre tank for gardens
-Water to the grounds - supplied from spring fed dam with pump plus a second smaller dam.
-Stables - beautifully maintained from the original construction. This area also provides a great workshop. 7 stables in total, 6 with concrete floor one dirt floor, 3 open for day yards.
-Five bay shedding providing undercover storage for cars, boats or caravan with concrete floor.
-Two shelter sheds in the paddocks plus numerous mature trees providing excellent shelter.
-Fenced in to 5 paddocks in to total with an area cut as an open grass arena
-Raceway from rear of property right to the front
-Stock yards and crush