Vale House
Located only 5km from the heart of Adelaide, Vale House is the
perfect base for exploring Adelaide and surrounding attractions,
and the perfect retreat after a hard day exploring.
Relax
and indulge yourself.
Brief History
Vale House is Adelaide's earliest surviving substantial residence,
and is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register and The
National Estate. Built in the first 5 years of white settlement
in South Australia, Vale House was occupied by several noted colonists
including Captain Edward Frome, and William Clark. In 1853 it
was purchased by Philip Levi,a well known and influential businessman
and pastoralist. During the following 96 years of ownership by
the Levi family Vale House became a popular centre of social activity
for the Adelaide gentry.
The spacious rooms
and elegant ballroom hosted celebrations of all descriptions,
and many a red jacketed rider enjoyed a stirrup cup under the
shade of the enormous Morten Bay Fig tree, before setting out
on the many fox hunts that began at Vale House. Vale House remained
in the Levi family until 1948 when Philip's sole surviving niece
left the property to the Walkerville Council. Since that time
Vale House has been used as boarding house, Council offices, a
kiosk and manager's residence for the surrounding caravan park,
its full heritage significance not fully appreciated until recently.
In 1999, after extensive
research Vale House was restored and adapted into four separate
self-contained luxury suites, featuring a gallery of early artworks
of colonial Adelaide, and a more detailed history of the house.
Guests can now soak up the ambience and charm of this unique historical
building and garden setting overlooking the River Torrens while
enjoying all the luxuries we expect today.
All Heritage Suites
are fully self-contained with choice of continental or full breakfast
if desired. Rated Four Star each suite offers queen sized bed,
private balcony, fully equipped kitchenette, modern bathroom,
airconditioning, video, hairdryer, set within this unique heritage
residence. Additional facilities and services include tennis courts,
laundry, BBQ, tourist information, tours of Adelaide and surrounds,
and of course direct access to Adelaide's wonderful Linear Park.
Relax and indulge yourself.
Email: contact@levipark.com.au
Telephone: +61 08 8344-2209
Facsimile: +61 08 8342 5733
Toll Free: 1800-442-209
