Charming Rural Property For Sale South Australia

Discover the Charm of ‘Tarraleah’: A Rural Gem At Waitpinga

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Waitpinga, South Australia, this rural property for sale offers a serene country lifestyle with the potential for agricultural or eco-tourism enterprises.

Situated on the Fleurieu Peninsula, 12km west of Victor Harbor and 90km south of Adelaide, the stunning property spans 237 hectares (585.6 acres) of aesthetically appealing countryside. ‘Tarraleah’ includes land, a water licence, and ancillary plant and equipment, making it a comprehensive package for prospective buyers.

This rural property for sale SA offers a serene country lifestyle with the potential for agricultural or eco-tourism enterprises

A Unique Offering
Boasting scenic beauty, this majestic rural property offers magnificent vistas right across the Waitpinga landscape to the Pages Islands.

Featuring rolling hills with gentle undulations and flatter areas, the property is adorned with substantial shelter belts of Pink Gum, South Australian Blue Gum and Stringybark.

This rural property for sale SA spans 237 hectares of countryside adorned with substantial timber shelter belts

Built in 2004, the modern, four-bedroom homestead is a contemporary gem. Constructed of sandstone and a galvanised iron roof, its open-plan design features a spacious kitchen area, perfect for family gatherings and entertaining guests, informal and formal living areas, and a games room offering endless recreational opportunities, making it perfect for families and guests alike.

The light and airy interiors create a welcoming and serene atmosphere, while the dedicated office space is ideal for remote work or study. Outside, the front veranda offers breathtaking southern vistas, perfect for morning coffee. At night, the Southern Cross illuminates the sky, free from light pollution.

This rural property for sale SA features a modern, four-bedroom homestead constructed of sandstone and a galvanised iron roof

Agricultural Potential
With its prime location, ‘Tarraleah’ has huge agricultural potential. The property – which features mostly sandy clay and sandy loam over brown clay soils – is divided into 10 paddocks with excellent fencing, steel cattle yards and a central laneway for easy cattle management. Recent pasture improvement has included ryegrass and Chicory.

The property’s infrastructure is designed to support a variety of agricultural activities. The 20m x 10m vehicle (four bays) and workshop shed, 3m x 3m garden shed, five-bay storage shed and 18m x 10m hay shed provide ample space for equipment and supplies.

This rural property for sale SA boasts extensive infrastructure designed to support a variety of agricultural activities

The portable steel cattle yards are robust and adaptable, ensuring efficient cattle management for approximately 200 head with substantial 15m x 10m undercover working area. The yards include a concrete drafting and handling area, 12 pens, loading ramp and water trough fed via pipeline from a dam.

Water supply is reliable, with multiple dams, a spring-fed creek and rainwater tanks ensuring a steady supply for both the homestead and agricultural needs. Waitpinga’s average annual rainfall is approximately 650mm-750mm.

This rural property for sale SA benefits from reliable water supply, with multiple dams, a spring-fed creek and rainwater tanks

A Legacy Of Excellence
‘Tarraleah’ was purchased by Bob and Marie McQueen in 2001 as an idyllic place to settle after a lifetime in agriculture.

Their passion for Droughtmaster cattle quickly became evident to the local Fleurieu Peninsula and wider Australian cattle industry, as they brought with them their beloved Marosa Droughtmaster Stud.

This rural property for sale SA was purchased by Bob and Marie McQueen in 2001 and has a strong history of cattle breeding

The property became home to approximately 130 Droughtmaster breeding cows, supporting both their commercial program of selling weaner cattle plus their stud breeding and bull enterprise.

The cattle yards at ‘Tarraleah’ were meticulously designed and constructed to ensure stress-free handling and treatment of the cattle. The property will be sold bare of livestock.

The homestead on this rural property for sale SA features a spacious kitchen area, informal and formal living areas, and a games room

Endless Possibilities
‘Tarraleah’ is more than just a farming property; it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re a full-time farmer, a professional seeking a weekend retreat, or looking to venture into agricultural or eco-tourism enterprises (subject to necessary consents) this property offers endless possibilities, including:

Cattle Enterprise: The property is perfectly set up and well suited to cattle breeding and beef production.

This rural property for sale SA includes a games room offering endless recreational opportunities, making it perfect for families and guests

Diverse Agricultural Ventures: Ideal for various agricultural activities regenerative farming enterprises, hay/silage production, cropping and livestock enterprises (sheep, goats, alpacas, poultry, equestrian etc).

Eco-Tourism: The picturesque setting provides an excellent opportunity for developing eco-tourism ventures such as farm stays, nature retreats, or wildlife tours (subject to necessary consents).

This rural property for sale SA boasts light and airy interiors that create a welcoming and serene atmosphere

Rural Living Escape: Escape to the country, an easy drive from Adelaide, and relax in the beautifully appointed home. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of South Australia’s rural paradise. ‘Tarraleah’ awaits your discovery!

The property is available for sale by Expression of Interest, closing on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11.00am ACDT, unless sold prior. Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale at 3432 Range Road, Waitpinga, SA.