81 Dolan Road, Clare SA 5453

A rare retreat in the beautiful Clare Valley, "Highgate" is a rare offering that takes in sweeping Clare Valley views whilst maintaining privacy and easy access from the main highway through the stone "Highgate" entrance and also boasts a second access from the golf course side.

The property has been developed over the last 25 years with lawns, grapevines and native gardens overlooking mature bushland and vineyards.
If you are a golfer, you are adjacent to the Clare Golf Clubs 17th fairway (that comes with gated access).

This Contemporary, architect designed home sits beautifully on the ridgeline and was designed with quintessential "Australia" at the fore. Abundant light and natural air flow are features. Every room offers panoramic views to the North that provide stunning vistas no matter the season.
The home has been a focal point for family and international guests who love the closeness to nature that this entertainer offers.

The open plan living area is generous, the space has exposed rafters with a mini orb ceilings. The northern facing windows are also bifold doors that open and joins with the expansive deck. No matter the season you can get the gully breezes or be cooled with the air conditioning or be warm by the wood fire.
The kitchen with its long wooden benches and walk in pantry is the ideal gathering point for the busy chef There is plenty of room to entertain friends for a long lunch or sit and watch the footy on the tv. Entertaining on the deck is a natural flow through from the interior living room.

The main bedroom has access to the deck and is spacious and boasts a generous walk in robe and also a full bathroom enjoying the fabulous views.
The second and third bedrooms have built in robes as well as access on to the deck.

There is a vine covered rear deck is the home of the imported Italian wood fired pizza oven or go for wander down into the rustic vine covered arbor and enjoy a Clare Valley Riesling as you watch the stunning sunsets.

Adjoining the main house is a 2.5 car garage with plenty of working bench space plus wood shed and extra carport.
Irrigation from Bore and the home is connected to rainwater.
Together with solar and a planned river red gum wood lot for ample supply of firewood this is just the perfect home / getaway.

Private walks meander over fifteen acres the land, and you will be treated to the amazing birdlife, kangaroos, echidnas and even the odd deer or two. As you wander, you will come to that winter essential - The fire pit with a bush barbecue.

Services of the Clare township are only five minutes away with beautiful food and wine at your fingertips.

Come and join us in the Clare Valley in this unique opportunity.
Inspection is strictly by appointment.
Call Tim Edwards to view.