36 Debneys Road, Norton Summit SA 5136, Australia
The property is located approximately 12 km east of the city of Adelaide, placing it within a short drive of the metropolitan centre.
Nearby historic sites include the Scenic Hotel, founded in the 1870s and celebrated as one of Adelaide’s best pubs, and St John’s Church, established around the same era with assistance from the Baker family. A statue of former Premier Thomas Playford IV also stands in the centre of the township.
Yes, the area is one of Australia’s most popular cycling climbs, attracting cyclists who enjoy the challenging ascent through the Adelaide Hills.
Giles Conservation Park lies just about 1.4 km away, offering protected bushland for walking and wildlife spotting. Nearby elevations such as Oval Hill (≈2 km) and Marble Hill (≈2.2 km) provide additional scenic outdoor opportunities.
Several historic weather stations are within a few kilometres, including ASHTON 1 (1.1 km) and NORTON SUMMIT (1.1 km) from the mid‑20th century, as well as more recent stations at ASHTON (1.5 km) and ASHTON CO‑OP (1.9 km).
The town is named after Robert Norton, who arrived in South Australia shortly after its proclamation and made the first recorded climb in the area in 1836.
The Playford family have long been residents; Thomas Playford II and his son Thomas Playford IV both served as Premier of South Australia, with Playford IV holding the record as the longest‑serving Premier from 1938 to 1965.
