694 Eden Valley Road

Mount Mckenzie SA 5353

Bachlein homestead is hidden from the road and presents as a private country retreat in one of the most beautiful Barossa Valley settings imaginable. Architecturally designed to exist in harmony with the environment, flowing with the contour of the hills and lying east to west, the main homestead offers a view from every window from its elevated hill top position.
A grand entry foyer welcomes guests with the warmth of wood and luxury of Italian marble. Solid double timber doors invite you through to a formal wing suited to elegant gatherings. The drawing room is dominated by a stately fireplace and features superbly handcrafted solid timber bookshelves. Beyond, another set of double doors leads to an elegant dining room. Light streams in through French doors that open to the lovely lawn area where views extend to the river. Known as the 'ha-ha', the lawn is banked to keep grazing animals from wandering up to the house without the need for fencing, allowing unimpeded distant views into the garden. The name comes from the exclamation of surprise when guests encounter this feature!
Arched picture windows in the sun room face true north where the glorious wisteria covered pergola provides shade in summer & sunshine through winter. Large windows throughout bring in abundant natural light & solid timber shutters protect from summer heat.
The Baltic pine kitchen has been a hub for family and shearers, who can gather to reflect on the day and enjoy a drink from the built-in bar adjacent the kitchen area. Catering is easy with a huge walk-in larder and amenities including an island bench, 'AEG' smooth surfaced cook top, deep drawers, retractable bench, electric wall oven and grill. The wood stove looks wonderful but is deceptively practical, also providing heating for warmth and water.
There are four bedrooms in total, with the luxuriously sized master suite enjoying a separate dressing room and ensuite. There is a family bathroom to service the remaining three bedrooms and a guest bathroom on the other side of the home adjacent the entertaining areas.
Of solid construction and covering an area of some 460sqm, this home was ahead of its time in making provision for environmentally efficient features. There is provision for 43,000 gallons of rainwater storage, solar panels for hot water, and plenty of wood on the property for both the wood furnace powering the home s central heating and the wood stove in the kitchen. A mud room off the double garage houses the furnace where work boots and wet weather gear can dry adjacent to the immense laundry. A cellar provides extensive wine storage.
A vista of rolling hills and ancient red gums will soothe the soul at this location. As grazing land, the North Para River and Stone Chimney Creek, both running through the property, provide permanent water for stock.
One owner has held this property for many years and it represents the end of a very happy era; what an opportunity for a new generation to lay claim to this estate.