Rooted in Italian heritage
Bellosguardo Estate was born from the spirit of family and tradition.
Peter Bellosguardo grew up surrounded by the passion of his Italian parents, Pasquale and Paola, who carried with them the values of hard work, food, and garden-making.
Pasquale, a skilled stonemason, had an eye for symmetry and a love of roses, shaping both the land and the artistry that would inspire Peter’s path. Paola devoted herself to growing vegetables and creating meals that brought people together.
Their legacy — stone, soil, and love — still runs through every corner of Peter’s property, Bellosguardo Estate.
Beginnings at Birdwood
In time, Peter set out to create a sanctuary of his own. He purchased eight acres of land in Birdwood, in the Adelaide Hills, where a potato farm stood waiting to be revived.
Much like his parents had done, Peter rolled up his sleeves and began the work of transformation.
With vision, patience, and determination, the once-bare paddocks began to flourish. Where there had been emptiness, hedges, roses, and avenues grew.
Where there had been silence, laughter and family life returned.
Stone, soil and family
A stonemason by trade, Peter spent years learning from his father’s hands, and went on to craft iconic stone walls that stand proudly throughout the Adelaide Hills, as well as private commissions across South Australia.
But it was here – at his home – that he combined this craft with his own passion for gardening. Teaching himself the language of plants, Peter shaped formal gardens softened by roses, avenues of trees framing vineyard views, and tranquil water features alive with birdlife.
Every detail was designed not only to be beautiful, but to be shared.
The next generation
Bellosguardo Estate is more than a garden – it’s a place of family memory, where each of Peter’s children has left their mark.
Emma’s Landing
Growing up, Emma and her mother Kerry fed ducks at the dam, often joined by her brothers Steven and Michael. The sound of ducks and rippling water became a childhood rhythm.
Steven’s Spiral
An artwork crafted from salvaged Adelaide Oval bricks, reflects Steven’s journey as an artist and third-generation stonemason. His sculpture connects heritage with contemporary creativity.
Michael’s Mercato
The shed that hosted rollerblading and skateboard hang-outs with friends, has been renovated with the installation of windows that overlook the vineyard and grounds. It now hosts long lunches and markets.
Together, these places remind us that gardens grow not only plants, but stories.
Bellosguardo – A Beautiful View, A Living Legacy
The name Bellosguardo translates to “beautiful view”, and here, overlooking vineyards and valleys, that meaning comes to life.
What began as an old potato farm is now a living estate – a piece of Italy in the Adelaide Hills. With every rose, every stone, and every path, Peter has built not just a garden, but a legacy to share with friends, family, and the generations to come.