160 Lake Plains Road Langhorne Creek, SA, 5255

"Montura" - A Historic 1850s Estate & Restoration Dream

Steeped in South Australian pioneer history, "Montura" (meaning 'on the mound') is a breathtaking 146-acre estate offering a once-in-a-lifetime heritage opportunity. Bounded by the Bremer River and marked by four sentinel pine trees, this iconic property balances deep agricultural roots with grand architectural bones.

A Legacy of Innovation & Winemaking
The history of Montura is closely intertwined with the earliest days of European settlement and viticulture in the Langhorne Creek district:
• The Pioneer (1840s): Early settler James Murdock Hector first planted vines here, appearing on one of the region's earliest vineyard registers.
• The Craft (1850s): Legendary Bleasdale Winery founder, Frank Potts, hand-crafted redgum wine vats for the Hector family right on the estate.
• The Resilience (1914): Following a devastating drought, Levi Hender of Montura constructed floodgates along the Bremer River to divert waters into fruit irrigation channels. After two washouts, his third structure held-a true testament to the pioneering spirit that shaped the local wine industry.

The Grand Residence
Built on a monumental scale, the 1850s homestead features soaring ceilings, long central hallways, and incredible bones awaiting a sympathetic restoration.
• Living & Entertaining: A grand lounge and massive formal dining room feature majestic open fireplaces, original timber floors under the carpet, and double French doors.
• Farmhouse Kitchen: Retains its old-world character, large walk-in pantry, and a prized vintage Metters wood stove.
• Flexible Footprint: Comprises 5 grand bedrooms, a study, and an additional attached bedroom-perfect for a premium country estate or a luxury bed-and-breakfast conversion.

Subterranean Marvels & Productive Land
• The Underground Cellar: Descend the side steps into a massive, multi-room stone wine cellar, still housing the remarkable remnants of original 19th-century wine tanks.
• Water Wonderland: Framed by magnificent old red gums, the fertile acreage transforms in the wet season, filling internal dams and low-lying areas into a stunning, natural billabong.
• Agricultural Layout: Features a 4-acre "Horse Paddock," a 4-acre "Orchard Paddock," and versatile cropping and grazing land that has successfully supported livestock, hay, and wheat.
• Infrastructure & Resources: Includes a self-made sand quarry, two character windmills/bores (currently out of action), and a lifetime supply of firewood.

"Walk-In, Walk-Out" (WIWO) Sale
This property comes complete with a treasure trove of antique farming history and working-life memorabilia. Along with extensive shedding and an external workshop (perfect for an artist studio), the sale includes ancient butter churns, seeders, three vintage tractors, and even an old railway carriage.
Montura is a living piece of South Australian heritage-an exceptional canvas ready for its next grand chapter.

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