48 Jenkins Street

Balingup WA 6253

This stunning 7.9 acre (3.2-hectare) property is a 3-minute drive from the vibrant, picturesque village of Balingup. Set on a north-facing slope, the wrap-around view of farmland and forest is simply breathtaking. The house, a half-hexagon, designed to complement the contours of the land, is a mixture of comfortable and quirky, beautiful and practical. The second dwelling a compact but comfortable two-bedroom house with equally beautiful views provides options for extra income, additional space for friends and family or a caretaker. We could go on....Main House- Large open-plan living space with direct access to veranda and spectacular views- 3 bedrooms, two with French doors to the veranda, all with quality NZ wool carpets- Modern kitchen with 900mm gas cooktop and electric oven, dishwasher, bamboo benchtops, soft close drawers.- Large bathroom with antique claw-foot bathtub, infra-red sauna- 2 toilets- Laundry and boot/cloakroom- Studio/workshop/home office- High ceilings- Double car port- Accessible ramp entry- Wrap around extra deep verandah- Greywater system- 6-star Energy Rating- R/C Air conditioning- Fans in all living areas and bedrooms- Wood stove with fan-forced hot-air ducting to bedrooms and bathroom- Reliable NBN and phone reception with line-of-sight to the mobile tower - Country Builders one-off build (2014)- Retractable fly-screens on all French doors- Jarrah bush poles - Cellar for wine and provisions- Steel stumps and underfloor, timber framed with Masterwall energy-efficient, insulated wall cladding system plus acrylic render (BAL 29, R2.5), superior roof, wall and underfloor insulationThe Cottage- 2-bedroom, one bathroom/laundry, kitchen (Hardiplank clad with steel frame; 2005-built T&R Homes)- 3m-deep verandah on three sides with outdoor sink and benchtop- Air conditioning and fans- North-facing with spectacular views- Carport- Additional space in charming converted sea-container- The cottage is secluded and has its own gardenThe grounds- More than 300,000 litres rainwater storage- Lock-up shed, garden shed, carport for machinery, firewood storage - Fully landscaped garden- Huge wisteria-covered pergola with 10 seater table and benches - Reticulation (manual) and greywater system (automatic)- Range of fruit trees- Raised vegetable beds- Chook house with enclosed pen- Fenced paddocks, water troughs, animal shelter shed, hay storage