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55 Wirra Wirra Road, Pewsey Vale

  • Bedrooms: 5 bed
  • Bathrooms: 4 bath
  • Car spaces: 3 car
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55 Wirra Wirra Road, Pewsey Vale.

Martinsell Estate, glorious grounds over 2 sections on approx. 77 acres with vineyard and pool

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A magnificent piece of South Australian history is on offer with this spectacular estate in the picturesque Barossa Valley region. Owned by Sir Alick and Lady Mary Downer since 1974, the Georgian style main home has an in-ground pool surrounded by sweeping lawns and can be best viewed from the first storey terrace.

Stunning views over the vineyards and rolling hills make this absolutely magical.

Grand rooms and opulent architecture inside this home give glimpses of a bygone era. A warm and inviting family home, this masterpiece and its surrounding grounds are ready for the next generation to bring their personal touches and make Martinsell estate their own.

The magnificent 77 acres have the potential to be divided into two separate titles.

Section 324 of title
- 38 acres approximately (15.38 hectares) with approx 12 acres of Sav Blanc vineyard - contracted to Grant Burge wines
- Water supplied by bore from the bottom Section allotment 325, with excellent quality drinking water
- 3 bedroom cottage with bathroom, lounge and eat-in kitchen plus air conditioning and wood heater. Other half is the old apple packing shed with red gum timber beams, underneath is a shearing shed with 3 shearing points
- Stone coach house with decommissioned stables, storage barn plus office and storage rooms
- Fully fenced paddocks and boundary
- Currently there is a full-time, on-site grounds keeper. Refer to Oren Klemich regarding this arrangement
- Patio terrace to the front and side of the home interact perfectly for entertaining
- 3 car carport and workshop area

Main house
- 5 bedrooms in total, 3 with ensuite bathrooms
- Main bedroom including a dressing room/nursery/study adjacent plus built in robes and magnificent views
- There are 4 bathrooms in total, 2 downstairs and 2 upstairs
- Upstairs is a kitchen with adjacent informal meals area, large larder and access to the large terrace, perfect for entertaining
- The main sitting room has French doors leading to the balcony over looking the pool below and magnificent views
- Formal dining with fireplace and classic features
- Beautiful library
- Downstairs is a large entry hall, could be used as a family room
- 2 huge bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
- Powder room, extensive wine cellars and storage rooms

Section 324 of title (across Wirra Wirra Road)
- 39.24 approximately ( 15.88 hectares) fully fenced acres of green pastures with a bore and creek

Property features

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Parking: 3