The Auburn property at 5397 Balaklava Road offers a country cottage and Shiraz vineyard. Pic: realestate.com.au
A ‘grape’ opportunity has cropped up for those in search of either a country escape where they can ‘wine’ down or a chance to pursue a career as a vintner.
The ‘sip-erb’ Auburn property at 5397 Balaklava Road that is home to a quaint stone cottage and vineyard has hit the market for the first time in 24 years.
The 16.34ha estate, which includes 2.02ha of established shiraz vineyard and another 1.42ha ready to be planted, is listed with a call for best offers, starting at the high $700,000 mark.
Selling agent Julie Gabe, of Elders Real Estate Clare Valley-Burra, said the owner bought the property in 1996 as a place to retire, then poured his heart and soul into building the three-bedroom Cape Cod-style home.
The owner hand picked stones from the local quarry to build the home. Pic: realestate.com.au
It has a warm character inside. Pic: realestate.com.au
It has an open kitchen, living and dining area. Pic: realestate.com.au
“He went out and hand picked the stone for the property to be built from the local quarry,” she said.
“The home has got a real country feel – it has got a real warmth and character to it.”
Cathedral ceilings, exposed wooden beams and lattice windows characterise the two-storey home.
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Half of the ground floor is dedicated to an open kitchen, living and dining area, while two bedrooms, a shared bathroom and laundry occupy the other half.
The main bedroom, a family room and small bathroom are on the top floor.
There are three bedrooms, two of which are downstairs and the other upstairs. Pic: realestate.com.au
The house is on a sprawling 16.34ha block. Pic: realestate.com.au
Ms Gabe said sprawling views of the Clare Valley on offer upstairs were a highlight of the property.
“The views are to die for,” she said.
The property also has two sheds, one of which was designed to be used for winemaking and the other a workshop.
The cropped land is currently tended to by a Balaklava farmer and the vineyard is looked after by Kilikanoon Wines.
Ms Gabe said the property’s new owner could continue with the existing arrangement to make a little bit of money or pursue their own venture if they wanted.
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