Last Listing description (November 2021)
OLIVES YOU VERY MUCH!
A unique must see guaranteed income producing rural property known as 'Arthurs Grove' located approximately 30 kilometres from the Boyup Brook Township with all its services. The current owners are semi retired (transitioning to full retirement), but a healthy income awaits for those who wish to return to full production. This well equipped property can be totally run by 2 people i.e family, F.I.F.O or semi-retired farmer retaining income and lifestyle.
The advertised price is for the fixed plant, house, sheds and Olive Grove. Available separately is a thriving retail olive enterprise, including training of the operation. Plus farm machinery as currently utilised for day to day operation is also available for sale.
Olives: Approx 2750 trees all being under automatic sprinkler irrigation, ages between 16 & 24 years they are planted in 3 separate groves covering approximately 25 acres, the main varities include Corrigieola, Manzanillo, Kalamata, Leccino and Hardys Mammoth.
Water Supply: Irrigation supply is from a sgl phase 3 hp bore (new motor & pump fitted Feb 2013) with a secondary supply from a sgl phase 1.5 hp bore. There are 3 dam/soaks of which one we believe to be spring fed, this soak is connected to a Davey constant pressure pump & can be used as backup irrigation supply & provides constant pressure to the main sheds, cattle trough & the dwellings wc's. There are 3 rain water storage tanks 2 being steel & 1 concrete these harvest rain water from the extensive roof area provided by 3 of the sheds & the dwelling, the total storage being 82,000 Gals or 372,000 Litres and provide constant pressure to the dwelling and process shed via either a Grundfos or Davey pump.
Sheds:
Hay type shed, being timber framed with iron roof open on 3 sides, approximately 40 sqm.
Machinery Shed: New 2009, steel framed and clad on 3 sides approximate area 435 sqm with a concrete floor area
Process Shed: Steel framed and clad of approximately 120 sqm with full concrete floor, this shed is divided into 5 separate areas - cool room 12 sqm, kitchen 12 sqm, olive process area, Manufacturing area, and general storage/workshop. This houses the 3ph polyphase converter for 3ph power, 2 electric hws and wood heater.
House consists of 5 bedrooms, 2 of which are air conditioned & 2 with ceiling fans, all with either fitted or WIR'S, 2 bathrooms one being an newly renovated ensuite and 2 of the 3 toilets are in separate rooms. The total internal floor area being approximately 235sqm not including deck and veranda areas. All bedrooms are fitted with satellite TV connections. The kitchen, dining and main living areas are semi open plan with ducted air conditioning and a covered deck area overlooking the olive grove being accessed off the main lounge. Heating in these areas is provided via a large slow combustion wood fire. The kitchen has quality European Gas/ elect appliances, dishwasher, extensive fitted cupboards and large walk in pantry. The house has been fully renovated over the past 4 years with over 70% being new extensions. Newly installed Enphase monitored solar system.
Fixed Plant & Equipment: 2x bore pumps, 4 x pressure pumps, automatic irrigation system of 2900 sprinklers and associated pipe work, 3x irrigation filters, fertigation unit, 2x cattle troughs, polyphase 3 ph convertor, ultra violet water sanitiser and filters, 2x electric storage hot water systems, cool room and refrigeration plant, stainless work benches in commercial kitchen, fixed timber benches in process shed. All window treatments and light fittings, Jarrahdale slow combustion heater, 2x satellite de-coders, 3x R/C air con units, Bonair evap cooler, 2x flat screen televisions & wall mount brackets (bed 3 & office), satellite dish & modem for internet connection.