"Dwalganup Homestead" comprises of 62.39 acres on 2 lots. A historic homestead farming lot in the Boyup Brook region with impressive improvements and water. Situated 20 minutes from Boyup Brook and 35 minutes from Bridgetown in the prime farming known as Dwalganup.
A truly majestic setting on a notable historic property with abundant character and beauty, with a grand 5 bedroom 2 bathroom homestead on beautiful surrounds plus historic surrounding buildings and plentiful water. If you are seeking solace and investment in a manageable rural property this small lifestyle farm would make a perfect weekender home, a fabulous "artist or writer retreat or permanent getaway lifestyle property.
Currently grazing sheep on quality pasture, with 2 dams, pumps for irrigation & stock water, sheds, rainwater tanks, Fruit orchard, maintained lawns & gardens. A second 4 bed 2 bath home on the property has previously been rented at $250 per week. Demand for lease on this land will be available as surrounding farmers would seek to utilise the sheds and pasture.
PROPERTY FEATURES
- 62.39 acres on 2 lots zoned rural.
- Power connection across lot 61 to the 2nd lot with 2 homes dams and sheds all on Lot 62.
- Main Homestead: Historic 1935 Forrest Homestead with 5 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, and a sleepout, plus office with the following features:
- Sunroom and separate dining.
- Leadlight glass, high ceilings, 5 fireplaces and Jarrah floor boards throughout.
- Gas stove, and electric oven.
- Homestead is insured for $600,000.
- Reticulated lawns, 2 dams with pumps providing irrigation for garden and stock.
- Main dam holds 30,000 cu m (30 million litres), and a 2nd soak.
- Currently grazing sheep.
- 6 stand shearing shed, still in use for lease and hire. Insured for $350,000.
- 2 x cement Rainwater Tanks
- Fruit Orchard, maintained lawns & gardens, on a picturesque setting
- The second home on the property is a Fibro homestead with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and has been rented at $250 per week. The house is in good condition with Jarrah Flooring.
- The old Forrest homestead is in poor condition (Built 1860) - no real value.
- Weatherboard cottage in average condition, with potential for a renovator's delight.
- Timber shed.
- General Purpose shed.
- Quality pasture, well fenced, grazing sheep.
This farm would suit many types of agriculture including agri tourism, AirBnB, or purely a lifestyle farm enterprise. The Homestead, second home and excellent 6 stand shearing shed would make a perfect retreat for the rural-minded, a wedding and function venue or training facility. Horses or equine pursuits would be suitable with the Mayanup Pony Club not far away.
True country value in this quality farm area.
Inspections by appointment only to exclusive agents Acton South West.
