217 Skillogalee Creek Road Watervale, SA, 5452

Architecturally Designed Eco Retreat on 26 Acres in the heart of the Skilly Hills

Tucked away in the breathtaking Skilly Hills and set on 10.82 Hectares (approximately 26.7 acres) of gently undulating land, this exceptional architect-designed residence is a true hidden gem. Designed with sustainability, comfort, and craftsmanship in mind, this one-of-a-kind home combines modern eco-conscious features with timeless natural beauty.

Follow the long, private driveway to discover a home that truly delivers the wow factor. Completely hidden from the road, this masterpiece offers a lifestyle of peace, privacy, and self-sufficiency in one of the Clare Valley's most picturesque locations.

Home Highlights:

Eco-Architectural Inspired Excellence

Built to the highest standards with a strong focus on energy efficiency:
• Thermally isolated aluminum framed and double gazed windows and doors
• External walls are 120mm wide timber framed (standard wall frames are 90mm) and fully insulated for superior thermal performance
• Central stone fireplace with premium Chazelles French slow combustion heater, stainless hot water heat exchanger and thermal heat bank for 24hr warmth
• Solar Hot water service

Bespoke Interior Design
• Light-filled open-plan living with exposed raked ceilings and feature "Big Ass" ceiling fan
• Bi-fold doors open to the front balcony with captivating panoramic views
• Polished concrete floors in the kitchen/dining, inlaid with glass and semi-precious stones, hand-designed by the owner
• Spotted gum timber flooring through living and bedrooms

Scandinavian-Inspired Kitchen
• Ply timber cabinetry, stainless steel benches, and Red Stringybark timber breakfast bar
• Smeg Induction cooktop, electric oven, quality rangehood, and dishwasher
• Innovative storage: swing-out shelving, in-built scrap bin, remote-operated lift corner cupboard
• Pullout pantry and draws
• Seamless indoor-outdoor flow to a vine-covered alfresco area with wood-fired pizza oven

3 Spacious Bedrooms
• Master with built-in robes and picture windows to sweeping views
• Two additional generously sized bedrooms, ideal for guests or home office
• Light, airy layout with clever positioning for privacy

Designer Bathroom & Unique Touches
• Wet-room style shower, freestanding bath, heated bathroom floor, and separate toilet
• Matisse-inspired artwork inlaid in tiling in the bathroom, toilet, and laundry
• Laundry includes additional storage and broom cupboard

Outdoor Lifestyle & Sustainability

A Garden Lover's Dream
• Native, drought-tolerant landscaping designed to impress – previous participant in "South Australian Open Gardens" Scheme
• Formal yet relaxed design with hedge plantings, plane tree-lined driveway, and flowering bush roses
• Reed bed septic system integrated into the front garden for beauty and function
• Established orchard with apples, cherries, citrus, walnuts, quandongs, berries & more
• Drip-irrigated veggie beds and herb gardens ready to harvest

Shedding & Infrastructure
• 6x9m shed with power and concrete floor at property entrance plus 9 x 3 lean-to
• 6x7m shed with full width panel lift door 2.4m high clearance at the homestead
• 85,000L rainwater storage + bore fitted with new submersible pump in January 2006
• 45,000L rainwater and 45,000L bore header tanks, gravity-fed to the home
• Mains power trenched underground
• 2.4kW solar system with high feed-in tariff (transferable until 2028)

Land Use & Lifestyle
• 22 acres divided into four paddocks: one gum-studded with Skilly Creek access
• The perfect balance of lifestyle, hobby farming, and eco-living
• Ideal for nature lovers, artists, gardeners, or those seeking true escape

A Rare, Architecturally Designed Eco Haven
This remarkable home is not just a property-it's a lifestyle statement. Perfectly blending sustainability, style, and seclusion, it offers a unique opportunity to live in harmony with nature while enjoying modern comforts in one of the Clare Valley's most prized pockets.

Price Guide: $1,200,000 - $1,275,000