Waverley Estate, an exquisite "French Provincial" estate nestled on 3 acres of serene countryside in the coastal hamlet of Port Elliot, is offered For Sale for the first time in 20 years.
Located just a stone's throw from the coastal township of Port Elliot and its famed Horseshoe Bay, Waverley is one of the Fluerieu Peninsula’s most iconic and impressive properties.
Dating back to 1856, Waverley Estate boasts historical significance and offers premium luxury accommodation for up to 22 guests and features a traditional lawn tennis court, a central courtyard with fire pit, and a generously sized solar-heated swimming pool. Surrounded by lush country coastal gardens adorned with century-old Moreton Bay Fig Trees, Waverley Estate stands as a testament to timeless elegance and natural beauty.
Waverley welcomes guests year-round for a wide range of luxury accommodation experiences, including Weddings, romantic getaways, birthdays, family reunions, business retreats, cooking and health retreats, team-building events, and conferences.
The luxury rooms within Waverley Estate have been meticulously styled with French provincial inspiration and coupled with rolling hills and vineyard backdrop resemble the Tuscan countryside.
The accommodation options comprise:
- 1856 Bluestone House with two queen-sized bedrooms and one single bedroom, along with two bathrooms
- The Stable, offering one queen-sized bedroom with an en-suite
- The Loft, featuring one queen-sized bed and two single beds
- Isabella Room, a queen-sized bedroom with an en-suite
- School House, providing one queen-sized bed and four single beds with an en-suite
- The Villa Suite, offering one queen-sized bed and one single bed with an en-suite
Waverley Estate also boasts additional amenities, such as a leased cellar door café (no. 58 Cellar Door and Gallery), a solar-heated swimming pool, a lawn tennis court, a fire pit, BBQ and picnic areas, a petanque lawn, and a vineyard spanning 1 acre. The property is for sale through Sam Alexander and Jed Harley of Cushman & Wakefield, and Russell Iles of Woodbridge Iles.
Sam Alexander, Senior Executive, Investment Sales – SA at Cushman & Wakefield, commented, "Waverley Estate is undoubtedly one of the most unique and impressive properties in all of the Fleurieu Peninsula. This is such an exciting opportunity that awaits a new owner to take advantage of this spectacular property and all that is to offer."
The history of Waverley Estate is a captivating journey through time. Built in 1856 as a simple three-roomed cottage and separate barn constructed of local bluestone, it was transformed in 1863 by schoolteacher George Anstey into the 'George Anstey Academy for Young Gentlemen.' Over the years, it became home to various families, including the Brackenridge and Inglis families, before undergoing a renovation in the early 1990s to restore its former glory.
Port Elliot, an idyllic historic coastal village, is situated on the southern coastline of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Just over an hour's drive from Adelaide, it is a favored holiday destination known for its magnificent beaches, perfect for surfing, bodyboarding, and swimming. The township offers an array of culinary delights, boutique shopping, antique stores, and booksellers.
Waverley Estate is available for sale by expression of interest, closing on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 4pm ACST. For inquiries and further information, please contact Sam Alexander and Jed Harley of Cushman & Wakefield, or Russell Iles of Woodbridge Iles.
