55 Wirra Wirra Rd, Pewsey Vale is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1901. The property has a land size of 312600m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2016.
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
The size of Pewsey Vale is approximately 61.6 square kilometres. There are 2 parks, covering nearly 11.1% of the total area. The population of Pewsey Vale in 2016 was 79 people. By 2021 the population was 84 showing a population growth of 6.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Pewsey Vale is 50-59 years. Households in Pewsey Vale are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Pewsey Vale work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 100.00% of the homes in Pewsey Vale were owner-occupied compared with 100.00% in 2016.
Pewsey Vale has 84 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Pewsey Vale have seen a 110.79% increase in median value. As at 30 April 2026:
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