87 Murphy Road, Houghton, SA 5131

House
Type
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
6
Parkings
1.95 ha
Area

Published on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 ( See property details for 87 Murphy Road, Houghton, SA 5131)

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A unique country lifestyle property on nearly 5 acres with stunning dam views, a spacious home, and excellent development potential.

🏡 Property Highlights

  • Rare 4.83-acre lifestyle property with unlimited building potential (STPC).
  • Located opposite the 2nd fairway of Highercombe Golf & Country Club.
  • Beautiful natural setting with multiple dams, waterfalls, and native wildlife.
  • Spacious original home with warm country feel, ready for updates.
  • Extensive shedding, garaging, and water tanks for versatile use.
  • Close to amenities including schools, golf clubs, parks, and shopping centres.

✨ Key Features

  • Outdoor Area
  • Built-in Robes
  • Open-Plan Living
  • Waterfront / Views
  • Shed
  • Garage / Secure Parking
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Rainwater Tank
  • Workshop
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Houghton offers a peaceful rural lifestyle just minutes from Adelaide’s amenities. Surrounded by natural beauty, it features excellent access to schools, parks, and recreational facilities. The area is renowned for its scenic landscapes, golf courses, and community atmosphere. Perfect for those seeking tranquility with convenience. The proximity to major transport links ensures easy commuting to the CBD and beyond.

What updates or renovations could enhance the property's value?
The home responds well to updates and improvements, such as modernising the kitchen, bathrooms, or adding contemporary finishes to increase comfort and value.
Is the property suitable for building a new home or additional structures?
Yes, the land offers potential to build your dream home or other structures, subject to council approval (S.T.P.C.).
What are the water supply arrangements for the property?
The property features multiple rainwater tanks, including a concrete rainwater tank, providing ample water storage for household and irrigation needs.
Are there any restrictions or covenants on the land?
Potential buyers should verify with local council regarding any zoning, easements, or covenants that may affect development or land use.
What is the condition of the existing home and structures?
The home is mostly original and in good condition but may benefit from updates; the shedding and workshops are well-maintained and versatile.
Are there any hidden costs associated with building or renovating on the land? Have all necessary approvals and permits been obtained for existing structures and water tanks? Are there any known issues with flooding, bushfire risk, or land stability? Is there any nearby construction or development planned that could impact privacy or views? Are there any restrictions or easements that could limit future use or development of the land?

87 Murphy Road, Houghton, SA 5131 - More Details

Best Offers By Mon 31st Aug @ 12pm

**Please contact Scott Thomson on 0414 427 427 or [email protected] for a price guide, to register your details for pre-set viewing times or to book your own private viewing. No public open inspections will be available**

This landmark property has been held by one owner for over 20 years. Providing an extremely unique, rare and exciting opportunity for the next buyers to acquire and thoroughly enjoy approx. 4.83 Acres / 1.956 Ha / 19,560 sqm of tightly held and gently undulating land in Houghton with unlimited options for the new owners with multiple dams, level land and the potential to build your dream home (S.T.P.C.) and further improve the land.

Located directly opposite the 2nd fairway of the Highercombe Golf & Country Club, this stunning property incorporates a lifestyle and a location that few will ever have the pleasure of experiencing on a daily basis. Very rarely offered, yet highly sought amongst buyers wanting the country lifestyle with the convenience of being only a few minutes away from everything that Tea Tree Gully and the North East of Adelaide has to offer.

As you make your way down the main driveway from Murphy Road towards the Hobby Farm Hub and the home, you're surrounded by the relaxing sounds of multiple waterfalls, frogs and birdlife. Shedding, garaging and rainwater tanks has been strategically spread throughout the Western side of the property, providing ample opportunity for workshops, storage and machinery shedding.

The home would respond very well to some updates and improvements, but is comfortable and has a lovely, warm country feel to it. Mostly original, it features separate living areas inc. a spacious family room with wood combustion fire place leading through to the dining and kitchen area. The main bedroom is also off the main living area with access to the main bathroom and doorway through to the sunroom/rumpus room overlooking the pool and outdoor decking area.

Special features of this home;
- 3 spacious bedrooms with direct access to bathrooms from 2 bedrooms.
- Outdoor entertaining decked area overlooking the pool and dams.
- Functional timber kitchen with breakfast bar, electric cooktop and oven.
- Good storage throughout the home.
- Split system air-conditioner to the dining room into the living area.
- Wood combustion fireplace in main living area.
- In-ground swimming pool with waterfall.

Special features of the land;
- 5 x Dams with with an abundance of native Australian wild & water-life.
- Concrete rainwater tank with other rainwater tanks throughout the property.
- Driveway access from both Murphy Road and Head Rd South.
- Approx. 14+ concrete fish/water-life storage tanks.
- Multiple separate shedding, garaging and workshops.
- Much, much more.

Located only a few minutes to multiple amenities, incl. Paracombe Primary School, Houghton Districts Football Club, Banksia Park Primary School, Banksia Park High School, St David's Parish School, Anstey Hill Recreation Park, public transport, Tea Tree Gully Football & Golf Clubs and many other sporting clubs, Inglewood Inn, Glen Ewin Estate, Tea Tree Gully Public House & Garden, The Fox & Firkin English Pub, The Topiary, Tea Tree Gully Primary, St Agnes Primary School and St Agnes Shopping Centre, Tea Tree Plaza, Fairview Green Shopping Centre and the O'Bahn Interchange and approx. 30-35 minute commute to the Adelaide CBD.

This property highly deserves your personal viewing, so for further information on this extremely rare opportunity, please contact Scott Thomson anytime on 0414 427 427.
Type
House
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Parkings
6
Area
1.95 ha
House Size
170 m²

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