217 Skillogalee Creek Road, Watervale SA 5452

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

Property Features

• Built In Wardrobes
• Dishwasher
• Floorboards
• Heating
• Hydronic Heating
• Outdoor Entertaining Area
• Remote Controlled Garage Door
• Shed
• Solar Hot Water
• Solar Panels
• Water Tank