Best Offers by Tue, 7th July at 11am (USP)Set in the tightly held Cherry Gardens community, 74 Mahar Road is a rare chance to secure just under 5 acres (approx. 4.69 acres) of usable land wrapped around a muchloved character homestead. Only the second owners since the original Jacob family, this is a property with a genuine story layers of history from the 1880s, 1920s, 1950s and 1970s, now ready for its next custodians. With a large dam, established trees and sweeping views from the elevated deck, it delivers the kind of lifestyle that's increasingly hard to find this close to town. The home itself blends rustic charm with modern comfort, offering three bedrooms plus a study, two bathrooms and two living areas, all kept comfortable yearround with ducted reversecycle air conditioning and evaporative cooling. An aboveground heated pool sits just off the expansive deck, creating an easy, everyday resort feel with the hills as your backdrop. A substantial shed opens up exciting options for surprise guest quarters, hobby space or teen retreat (subject to consents). Add in solar power, bore, and ample parking and infrastructure, and you have an acreage package that is as practical as it is picturesque. Open the Door To- A unique, layered homestead on approx. 4.69 acres in soughtafter Cherry Gardens - Only the second ownership since the original Jacob family rich in history and heart - Three bedrooms plus study, two bathrooms and two living areas for flexible family life - Expansive deck capturing sweeping rural views perfect for long lunches and sunsets - Aboveground heated swimming pool for yearround enjoyment - A paddock and a large dam ideal for hobby farming, ponies or stock - Substantial shed with toilet and bar/guest room, ideal as guest space or retreat (stcc) - Ducted reversecycle and evaporative cooling for comfort across the seasons - Solar power and bore, adding efficiency and selfsufficiency to your rural lifestyle - Around 28 fruit trees ranging from oranges, limes, cherries, apples, apricots and much more.Close the Door On- Cramped suburban blocks with no room for animals, toys or future ideas - Character "projects" that lack infrastructure, water or modern comforts - Searching endlessly for a true lifestyle acreage this close to Adelaide - Needing to compromise between history, heart and everyday practicality Cherry Gardens offers a peaceful, closeknit hills community with the convenience of key townships and the city still within comfortable reach. If you've been waiting for an acreage home with real soul, infrastructure in place and room for your next chapter to unfold, 74 Mahar Road is your opportunity let's make it happen.Valerie Timms | 0447 312 218CT Reference - 5881/934Council - OnkaparingaZoning - Productive Rural LandscapeYear Built - 1880Land Size - 1.8ha approx.Total Built Area - 353m approxCouncil Rates - $2,669.05 per yearEmergency Services Levy - $198.25 per yearAll information or material provided has been obtained from third party sources and, as such, we cannot guarantee that the information or material is accurate. Ouwens Casserly Real Estate Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any errors or omissions (including, but not limited to, a property's floor plans and land size, building condition or age). Interested potential purchasers should make their own enquiries and obtain their own professional advice. Ouwens Casserly Real Estate Pty Ltd partners with third party providers including Realestate.com.au (REA) and Before You Buy Australia Pty Ltd (BYB). If you elect to use the BYB website and service, you are dealing directly with BYB. Ouwens Casserly Real Estate Pty Ltd does not receive any financial benefit from BYB in respect of the service provided. Ouwens Casserly Real Estate Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any errors or omissions in respect of the service provided by BYB. Interested potential purchasers should make their own enquiries as they see fit.RLA 275403.
The size of Cherry Gardens is approximately 17.0 square kilometres. There are 4 parks, covering nearly 12.1% of the total area. The population of Cherry Gardens in 2016 was 610 people. By 2021 the population was 633 showing a population growth of 3.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Cherry Gardens is 10-19 years. Households in Cherry Gardens are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $2400 - $2999 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Cherry Gardens work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 94.90% of the homes in Cherry Gardens were owner-occupied compared with 91.80% in 2016.
Cherry Gardens has 231 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Cherry Gardens have seen a 85.00% increase in median value. As at 31 May 2026:
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