White family list 1878 Adelaide mansion Weetunga

Weetunga, the 1878 Fulham, Adelaide mansion built by the iconic South Australian White family, has been listed for sale for May 21 tender.

The renowned ornithologists and conservationists have listed the historic estate for the first time.

Weetunga is an aboriginal word for 'Place of Water'.

Samuel Albert White has a dedicated section of the Adelaide Museum recognising his significant contributions in the field.

“The property has never sold in its 135 year history,” says Patrick O'Flaherty, the Ray White Henley Beach listing agent.

Murray Chesser, the son-in-law of Samuel Albert White, has listed the heritage listed home that sits on a 5,113 square metre holding.

The main four bedroom residence at 14 Weetunga Street (pictured above) boasts beautiful period features, with minor extensions made to the kitchen and bathroom in the 1990s. 

A second 1980s three bedroom residence at 12 Weetunga Street (pictured below) is being offered with the main house.

The historic house was built for Samuel White, the son of pioneer John White. After the death of Samuel, his son Captain Samuel Albert White, who served in the Boer War and later became a big-game hunter in Africa, lived there. He continue his interest in ornithology often accompanied by his wife Ethel. After her death Captain White re-married with his second wife Muriel living at Weetunga until her 1991 death.

“The main residence also features servants quarters with two bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom, storeroom and parking for a further three cars,” says Mr O’Flaherty.

A conservation report for Weetunga is available prior to the tender closing May 21.

“Properties such as Weetunga are rare. The combination of the history, land size and grand scale makes this estate unrivaled in the area,” Mr O'Flaherty concludes.