On the edge of Crooked Brook Forest, known as a the "forest for all people" lies a hidden gem perched high on the hill with stunning views that extend to Bunbury, the Naturaliste Lighthouse, and Geographe Bay.
Positioned off the exclusive Marri Retreat, is this 5-hectare (12.355-acre) property offering a lifestyle like no other. An award winning two-storey statement home that has been crafted to deliver maximum effect of the surrounding landscape which borders Discovery Forest and conservation parks, offering a serene lifestyle for nature lovers.
Built between 2014-15, this architect-designed home features 4-bedrooms and 2.5-bathrooms, and boasts an impressive 8.8-star energy efficiency rating. It provides 370sqm of deluxe internal living space, with a discreet mud room that flows through to the scullery, open-plan kitchen, dining, and family room along with an additional 115sqms of external entertaining space around a seamless glass-fenced swimming pool.
Notable features include cathedral ceilings, pocket windows, louvers and stacker doors, rammed-earth walls that warm up with the wood fireplace.
Upstairs the principal bedroom is a stunning retreat. Private balcony, walkthrough wardrobe and large ensuite complimented by pocket windows allowing the natural sunlight to flow through.
The large inground pool is surrounded by stunning exposed aggerate that incorporates the alfresco area and fresh green lawn. Attention to detail and quality is a theme throughout the build of this stylish property.
A small dam provides water for the farm, complimented by a separate grazing paddock at the rear of the property.
Additionally, there is a comfortable, self-contained studio offering further accommodation options for the extended family, guests or possible tourism operations - subject to Shire approval. The studio consists of 1-bathroom, open-plan kitchen/dining/lounge, along with a separate storeroom and parking.
With a high Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) rating of 29, the home offers privacy and fireproofing in this beautiful bush setting, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in nature. Additional features include reverse cycle air-conditioning in the main bedroom, ceiling fans throughout, and log fire for the lounge and dining areas.
The property is equipped with a 5kw solar panel system and new 170,000-litre rainwater tank, along with a separate 9m x 7m Colorbond shed with concrete pad, and an additional 50,000-litre water tank fed from the 4-megalitre dam.
Peaceful and private, yet you won't be far from the vibrant Boyanup and Dardanup communities along with numerous reputable wineries, breweries and lifestyle activities right on your doorstep. Crooked Brook is a 20-minute drive from Dardanup, 30-minute drive south of Bunbury, 45-minutes to Busselton and just 2-hour's from Perth.
Key Features:
• Award winning 8.8-star energy efficiency rating
• 4 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms main home
• 1 bedroom 1 bathroom self-contained studio
• Activity/hobby room with a study nook
• Entertainment wing with dry bar and built-in music system
• Drive-through double carport
• Award winning 8.8-star energy efficiency rating
• Entertainers dream kitchen
• Wood fireplace
• Small dam
• 2x 2.5 inverters & 5kw of panels solar panels
• Meter-box has a with cross switch to genset plug
• 170,000-approx rainwater tank on main residence
• 50,000-approx water tank fed from dam
• 9m x 7m-approx colorbond shed
