Commercial Property in Totness Hits the Market Amidst Retail Boom

With national retailers next door and zoning for diverse commercial uses, this Totness property is poised for strong buyer interest.

A rare opportunity has emerged in the heart of Adelaide Hills’ most dynamic commercial precinct, as a prime property at 25 Mount Barker Road, Totness comes to market for sale. This 1,530sqm* landholding, featuring a striking two-level character building, is set to attract strong interest from investors, owner-occupiers and developers alike.

Positioned just 1.7 kilometres from Mount Barker and four kilometres from Hahndorf, the property benefits from direct exposure to Mount Barker Road and sits adjacent to the new $20 million Totness Retail Depot, which will soon welcome major national tenants including Officeworks. The area is already home to a host of established brands such as Bunnings Warehouse, Total Tools, Petstock, Supercheap Auto and U-Store-It, reinforcing its status as the region’s premier bulky goods and service trade destination.

Rhys Newman, Colliers Associate Director, South Australia | Investment Services, said, “This is a truly unique asset, a beautiful character building with no heritage restrictions, ample onsite parking, and a zoning that supports a wide range of commercial, retail, light industrial and consulting uses.”

“It’s ideal for an owner-occupier looking to establish a presence in a high-growth corridor, or for astute developers looking to capitalise on the area’s strong tenant demand and development momentum,” Mr Newman added.

The 267sqm* building spans two levels and includes ten rooms, kitchen and toilet amenities, and is positioned toward the front of the block, allowing for generous parking at the rear. Zoned Employment, the site supports a variety of potential uses (STNC), including offices, medical consulting rooms, showrooms, light industry and more.

Jordan Schmidt, Colliers Head of Office Capital Markets & Investment Services | South Australia, highlighted, “South Australia continues to outperform other states in economic resilience and growth, recently topping CommSec’s ‘State of the States’ rankings for the first time.”

Mr Schmidt added, “With zero stamp duty on commercial transactions and a government focused on innovation and future industries, the state is attracting increasing interest from interstate investors. Totness, in particular, is a strategic location with excellent connectivity, a strong retail and industrial base, and a growing population.”

The property at 25 Mount Barker Road, Totness is being offered with vacant possession and is expected to draw significant attention from a broad spectrum of buyers. Expressions of Interest close at 3pm on Thursday, 3 July 2025.