28.7ha (71 acres approx).
Just over an hour from Perth, less than 5 minutes drive to Dwellingup town, an opportunity
exists nestled in the valley of the Murray River and its tributary Farley's Stream. The stream flows southwards and the property consists of the east facing slopes of its valley, with a sound bush road and the stream wandering on and off the 1km long eastern boundary of the property. Lockable gates are installed on the track at the north and south boundaries of the property. The track winds through cool, tall jarrah, marri and blackbutt forest. The southern gate provides private vehicle access to Lane Poole Reserve and the Murray River for bush-walking, swimming, fishing, canoeing and mountain biking.
At the front of the rammed earth building a small garden area with a trickle-fed bird bath attracts more than 20 species of birds and motorbike frogs inhabit the moist areas. Other wildlife includes kangaroos, southern brown bandicoots, brush tail possums, mardos and chuditch, a haven for wildlife, your very own Australian bush zoo, intertwined amongst this fabulous display of Flora and Fauna are attractive spring flowering understory plants numbering more than 30 species.
While you can enjoy this hidden gem and peaceful hideaway, there are small areas of partially cleared land along the western boundary where some grazing is available. The buildings area is ring fenced and includes also some 300 square meters of loam soils suitable for fruit and vegetable production. The present roof runoff water storage capacity (250,000 litres) is sufficient some spring and early summer vegetable production. One each of lemon, lime and avocado trees have been established, but there is scope to add more
-- Rammed earth main living structure 200sqm including verandas on three sides
-- Large living room with freestanding NECTRE Model MK2LE firewood combustion heater
-- Main bedroom
-- Attic area for the kids.
-- Galley kitchen with LPG gas cooking stove.
-- Large three level colorbond shed 200sqm area with concrete floor
-- Indoor and outdoor bathtubs (plus indoor shower) with hot and cold running water.
-- Two rain-water storage tanks with 250,000 litre capacity and 20 metre pressure head.
-- Grey water system.
-- Two satellite dishes for TV and internet reception.
