For sale
13/3 Railway Place,
Mount Barker 5251, South Australia
$515,000 to $565,000
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Prime Rear North Facing Land, Walking distance to Cafes, Shops, Schools.
Generously proportioned and enjoying the gold standard of orientations a sun-soaked north-facing rear yard, this substantial parcel allows you to design a home bathed in year-round natural light. Bask in bright open-plan living areas, create sun-drenched outdoor entertaining spaces, and enjoy the rare peace and seclusion of this boutique location, all while having the town centre within arm's reach.
Highlights You'll Love
Desirable North-Facing Rear: Maximise passive solar design, natural winter warmth, and light-filled back gardens, pool zones, or alfresco spaces.
• Titled & Construction-Ready: No waiting on developer approvals or long registration delays, secure the land and start designing immediately.
• Large Footprint & Complete Seclusion: A rare, oversized allotment providing generous room for a sprawling single or double-storey design, shed, or expansive lawn.
• Choose Your Own Builder: Complete architectural freedom-bring your preferred custom builder and design team to realise your exact vision.
• Private Railway Place Setting: Positioned quietly behind the character railway station, combining low-traffic privacy with walkable convenience.
• Walk-Everywhere Lifestyle & Proximity
• Leave the car at home and enjoy seamless access to local essentials:
• Morning Coffee & Dining: Walk just ~350 to 400 metres (approx. 4-5 minutes) to grab your flat white and breakfast at Rival Brothers Coffee Roasters at the Homemaker Centre.
• Everyday Shopping: The Mount Barker Homemaker Centre precinct is practically next door (~400m) for homewares, retail, and dining options.
• Parks & Green Reserves: The premier Keith Stephenson Park (complete with lake, linear walking trails, playgrounds, and skate park) is only ~1.1 km away.
• Dog Parks: Mount Barker's popular, fully fenced Barka Park Dog Park (Zanker Drive) is a quick ~2.8 km drive (approx. 4 minutes), offering dedicated zones for big and small dogs.
• Services are connected to the allotment such as; power, water and NBN connection.
Families will appreciate being surrounded by some of the Adelaide Hills' premier education options within effortless walking distance or a short couple of minutes' drive. The address is ideally positioned just 1.1 km from Mount Barker Primary School and 1.4 km from Mount Barker High School, making daily school drop-offs completely stress-free. In addition, private schooling options are right in the neighbourhood, with St Francis de Sales College (R-12) practically across the corridor (~200 m) and Cornerstone College located just 1.2 km away.
Stamp Duty Relief Opportunity for Downsizers
This titled allotment also represents a lucrative window of opportunity for downsizers looking to transition to an easy-care, lock-and-leave Hills lifestyle. Under South Australia's Seniors Downsizing Stamp Duty Relief scheme, eligible buyers aged 60 and over downsizing from an existing home may qualify for full or substantial stamp duty exemptions when purchasing vacant land to build their next principal place of residence. It is an ideal scenario to build a brand-new, energy-efficient home tailored specifically to your needs while retaining significant capital savings.
A north-to-rear orientation on a titled, private block of this size is a rare find so close to town. Don't miss the opportunity to build your forever home here.
Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to property land size, floor plans, building age and condition). Interested parties should make their own enquiries and seek independent legal and financial advice. RLA 278947
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School catchments
- St Francis de Sales College Combined R-12 Catholic 0.19km
- St Mark's Lutheran School Primary R-6 Independent 0.97km
- Cornerstone College Secondary 7-12 Independent 1.2km
- Mount Barker Primary School Primary R-6 Government 1.2km
- Mount Barker High School Secondary 7-12 Government 1.4km
- Littlehampton Primary School Primary R-6 Government 1.7km
- Mount Barker South Primary School Primary R-6 Government 1.8km
- King's Baptist Grammar School - Mount Barker Campus Combined Independent 2.1km
- Mount Barker Waldorf School Combined R-12 Independent 2.2km
- Nairne School - Preschool and Primary Primary R-6 Government 4.5km
- St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc Primary R-6 Independent 6.4km
- Hahndorf Primary School Primary R-6 Government 6.6km
- Echunga Primary and Preschool Primary R-6 Government 7.7km
- Oakbank School Combined R-12 Government 8.9km
- The Hills Christian Community School Combined R-12 Independent 9.4km
- Mylor Primary School Primary R-6 Government 10.0km
- Bridgewater Primary School Primary R-6 Government 11.6km
- The Hills Montessori School - Wairoa Campus Combined R-9 Independent 12.2km
- The Hills Montessori School - Yultiwirra Campus Combined Independent 14.0km
- Heathfield High School Secondary 7-12 Government 14.9km
- Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn Combined R-12 Independent 21.4km
- Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School - Strathalbyn R-6 Campus Combined Government 21.5km
- Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School - Strathalbyn 7-12 Campus Combined Government 21.7km
- Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School Combined R-12 Government 21.7km
- St John's Grammar School - Junior Campus Combined R-12 Independent 22.6km
Nearest schools, measured in a straight line from the property. Provided as a guide only; check catchment and enrolment eligibility with the school. School data © ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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