KENTON VALLEY
Nether Hill Farm (2 Titles 14.67 Ha with residence & 32.06 Ha vacant land)
Nether Hill Homestead C1860 has grown from humble beginnings into a gracious ten roomed stone residence.
Once accommodating two families, the original section of Nether Hill now operates as self contained B&B accommodation.
Lofty ceilings and spacious rooms are fine examples of the architectural integrity of the era of construction.
Modern amenities have been subtly incorporated.
A 2010 addition is a quality new kitchen sure to please the most fastidious.
Nether Hill is one of the oldest farms in South Australia being part of a land grant of 400 acres of prime land from the South Australian Land Company to the original owner William Lillecrapp. It has had a very versatile agricultural history including orchard operation, dairying, strawberry growing and general horticulture.
Magnificent century old trees frame the homestead which is sited to overlook lawns , gardens and the distant rural vista.
From 1982 until 2006 Nether Hill was one of the major strawberry producers in South Australia.
A healthy business was created which included a shop plus shedding with packing facilities and cool rooms.
A large pergola with tables and chairs adjoining a unique
rain forest with walking tracks, proved very successful for functions and picnics.
The water supply to Nether Hill is exceptional and once was the major water supply to the local area. There is an l0.15 Ha (25 acre) water allocation allowing for extensive irrigation from the excellent bore and a 21.2 ML Dam.
The 32.06 Ha (80 acres approx) is exciting gum studded hills country offering superb home sites with far reaching views.
New shedding and ample water make this an ideal grazing block.
A wood lot is well established and should provide firewood for the foreseeable future.
Nether Hill offers great flexability for one or more families with a gold mine of opportunity just waiting to be tapped.