“Windarra Park - Quintessential Eco / Environment Living”
Closely aligned with nature and at the end of a no through road under Mount Pleasant summit rests a unique parcel of land.
Two substantial homes occupy the terrain, each closely aligned but barely visible to each other, such is the nature of the surrounding vegetation.
The property's natural elevation provides a perfect platform for over viewing adjacent Mt Crawford Forest and surrounding hills and swales. Rainfall is amply provided and surface run off is captured by 2 enclosed dams serviced by powered pumps piping water to elevated tanks and reticulating to stock troughs.
A mix of establishing native grasses and cleared pasture are interspersed with remnant native vegetation in the form of large established trees and understorey. Hay and stock paddocks are made more productive by a perimeter of mature trees and bushland. A 6 HA adjoining road reserve and protected vegetation area is available at a nominal rental and provides invaluable occasional grazing, being a habitat for indigenous flora and fauna.
Five fenced and watered paddocks provide for livestock (cattle and sheep ) and hay production.
A native grasses trial is being conducted and may in the future provide income from the sale of native providence seed. There is scope to increase the scale of this emerging enterprise.
Not one, but two family residences are located on the property. This much sought but rarely found option could cater for extended family living or provide extra income from rental accommodation.
Set amidst a backdrop of mature gum trees is a 240m2 double brick home with mature garden and large outdoor entertainment area. Offering 2 spacious bedrooms, formal lounge, family room and a well appointed kitchen with gas cooking option. Ducted r/c air conditioning is complimented by a large heat form open fire place, perfect for chilly winter evenings. A plentiful supply of timber from the property reduces heating costs to a minimum. Rainwater is managed by an auto float rainwater transfer system, taking water from the house to a 90,000 litre roofed cement storage tank situated on an elevated site above the house.
A second dwelling in the form of a split level three bedroom timber and iron home, was constructed in 1980. Featuring kitchen/dining, with large lounge incorporating picture windows taking full advantage of expansive views. Heating and cooling are amply provided for, combining an electric split system unit and cosy combustion stove with handy oven top for quick cooking options. There are ceiling fans in the master bedroom and living room. A full length rear verandah provides ample space for entertaining. A raised timber deck, accessed from the living room provides a wonderful sitting area to enjoy a drink within the lovely native garden.
This secluded position also offers expansive views over the forest and into the Barossa Ranges. A perfect backdrop within which to unwind and observe the sunset on a long summers day.
Power bills are at a minimum due to the efficiency of the 2.7KW solar power system, that returns unused power to the grid on a 52c/ KW payment plan.
Ample shedding is provided at both homes.
Vehicle, storage and machinery shedding is located at the brick residence. At the second dwelling a steel framed and clad open fronted shed is used as a multi vehicle garage.
A 60m2 home office and a loft provides useful extra space.
Livestock facilities in the form of wooden and steel cattle yards complete with truck ramp are sited adjacent to the property entrance.
A 1,000 small square bale capacity hay shed with three enclosed sides is located nearby with access to the recently upgraded all weather driveway.
Land area: Bush Area Hectare: 8, Bush Area Acres: 20, Hayable Hectares: 4, Hayable Acres: 10
Land area: Land Area Acres: 65, Land Area Ha: 26
Location & services: Km's to Nearest Town: 8, Nearest Town: Mt Pleasant, Schooling Primary: Mt Pleasant, Bus Primary (No), Schooling Secondary: Birdwood Highschool, Faith College, Bus Secondary (No)
Property Type: Mixed Farming, Lifestyle / Rural
House style: Enviro friendly home
House Details: Lounge Room, Family Room, Kitchen and Laundry
Property Features: Average rainfall (Average Rainfall/Climate: 700 - 725 mm)
Chattels remaining: Fixed floor coverings, TV aerial, Rangehood
Fencing: Fencing - Type & Condition: hills farm fencing, stock proof
Land contour: Rolling: yes
Airstrip: No
Production: DSEs (Sheep: 8)
Sheds: Haybarns: 1, Other Shedding: 3
Fencing: hills farm fencing, stock proof
Annual Rainfall: 700 - 725 mm
Soil Types: sandy loam over clay
Services: Primary Schooling: Mt Pleasant, Secondary Schooling: Birdwood Highschool, Faith College