Forest Range is known for its verdant, rolling countryside, its enchanting landscapes, its sometimes big views and - of course - its abundant orchards. Still to be discovered by the tide of tree-changers, it offers rare tranquility within easy reach of major Onkaparinga Valley towns and downtown Adelaide. And with this property, held in the same family for well over a century and now on the market for the first time, comes a perfect place to create your own idyllic Hills retreat while enjoying various incomes already being generated. It was on this property that one of the States' most successful apple-growing businesses had its beginnings. From here, the pioneering family enterprise grew to encompass many properties in the region, and - with the family name given to the road on which it sits - it is one firmly embedded in the history of Adelaide Hills fruit growing. The 11.76ha/29 acre property you will survey from its 450m altitude peak is currently planted to 20 acres of apples and cherries: 8000 red delicious, gala, granny smith and fuji trees; and 1100 cherries. These orchards have been managed by family members to date but could well be leased out to ensure an easy life. With an annual yield of 200-300 bins of apples and 3-5 tonnes of cherries (ideal for a help-yourself retail operation), income from produce is ripe for the picking. (Note that the 2021 harvest has been contracted by the vendor to be completed by July 2021.) Several cleared acres and ample water - and even the possibility of removing all or part of the orchards - offer much scope for grape-growing, animals or other horticultural development such as berries or stone-fruit. Without taking produce income into account, the property already earns good returns from $17,160pa ($330.00 per week expires 4/6/21) residential lease on the original cottage, which sits prominently on the Plummers Road boundary. This 2-3 bedroom home could be further redeveloped (subject to appropriate consents) as a produce sales outlet, cellar door or other application. The 70 megalitre water licence sees high flow (approx. 9000gph) high quality water (approx. 600ppm) drawn from a bore and pressure fed from a hilltop reservoir to permanent irrigation throughout the orchards. The crowning glory of this landmark property is the central hilltop eyrie, which would lend itself perfectly to a new and stylish residence enjoying panoramic views - as far as Mount Barker Summit - cooling breezes and a firm spirit of place. Water and power are already available on the site and a number of orchard access roads provide alternate driveways (as well as ready construction access). We'd love to show you around and discuss how returns from the property's produce, water and cottage could make this a dream to be realised. Heaven awaits, just 2 minutes from Lenswood and 10 minutes from Lobethal, Woodside and Balhannah and 45 minutes/32km from the CBD! KEY FEATURES: Historic 11.76ha/29ac property with established orchards, dwelling, water and more Access via Plummers Road and Marshall Road 70.04 meg water licence 6000gph bore @ 600ppm with permanent irrigation and pressure reticulation from reservoir storage Original cottage under lease ($330/wk) suitable for redevelopment as commercial building (STCC) lease expires 4/6/21 8000 productive apple trees of various varieties producing 300-400 bins/pa 1100 cherry trees (principally Stella) producing 3-5 tonnes pa Cottage: 2-3 bedroom, jarrah floors, lounge, split r/c a/c, carport, 22kl rainwater, new sewage treatment system, verandahs Double garage with concrete floor Chemical storage shed