Escape to the ultimate lifestyle at Balhannah estate in the Adelaide Hills

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Escape the rat race in the finest of style in this stunningly updated Balhannah estate. Mark Ker and partner Harvey Stanton bought the property at 276 Junction Rd about three-and-a-half years ago and have since extensively renovated it, transforming it into a grand entertainer and the ultimate lifestyle property.

“It was an older Federation-style home that was very liveable but it needed really upgrading, and we wanted to bring it up to today’s living standards,” Mr Ker says.

“We just wanted to create a modern property we could share with our friends and family and have enough space to raise some cattle and horses and have a hobby farm.

“We really had to have that Balhannah address because Balhannah is fantastic. It’s close to the city, close to Stirling and close to Mount Barker, it’s a great position.

“Our view is incredible and it’s a fantastic place to watch the seasons change.”

Just as the seasons have changed, so too has the home and now offers a contemporary aesthetic, and a free-flowing floorplan more suited to family life and perfect for entertaining. The timber kitchen has been removed and opened up, there’s new timber flooring, fresh carpets and paint, and new windows.

“We’re very proud of what we’ve achieved here – it’s a lovely place to live,” Mr Ker says.

The home has up to five bedrooms, or four and a study, with the master suite complete with a luxe ensuite. A living room sits at one end of the floorplan, but undoubtedly the heart of the home is the central kitchen that flows to a family room at one side, a second living room at the other and a dining room that opens to an outdoor entertaining area at the rear.

“It’s great for entertaining,” Mr Ker says.

“We’ve hosted family Christmases and we had 100 people here for my daughter’s 21st and it worked really well for that – we had people inside, outside and spilling out onto the lawns. It was great.”

The home sits on a 14.18ha allotment and has a shed that could be used as a studio or home office; a tennis court, an arena, and numerous paddocks. There’s also a separate 3/4 bedroom 1800s-built cottage.

“The property is great – Harvey looks after cows and I look after some show horses here with my daughter,” Mr Ker says.

Now looking to embark on another project, Mr Ker says it is time for another family to fall in love with it as they did.

“It’s a great lifestyle here, and we’ll always live in the hills,” he says.

The property is for sale via Harcourts Adelaide Hills with offers over $3.1m invited.

In a world where the hustle and bustle of city life can be overwhelming, this Balhannah estate offers a serene escape with all the modern comforts one could desire. With its stunning views, spacious layout, and ample outdoor space, it truly is a dream property for those looking to embrace a more relaxed and luxurious lifestyle. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this exquisite estate your own and experience the beauty of country living at its finest.