116 Charlton Road

Lowden WA 6240

A truly magnificent property offering significant income potential and picturesque living in an extraordinary location and hard pressed to find this type of property in the Margaret River region at a realistic value.The Netted Vineyard:The property is planted with over 8500 table grape vines, all netted and covering approx. 7.8 ha. The vineyard has undergone a significant renovation program. Approximately 50% of the vineyard has been replanted with new varieties and an open gable trellis system.Old Varieties include: Dawn Seedless 760 (480 to be grafted to Othello Seedless)New and Licensed Varieties: Othello Seedless 148 vines (not licensed and unique to this Property) Sweet Sapphire: 264 vines Sugar Crisp: 2110 vines Sweet Celebration: 1850 vinesThere is a large gully dam with an advanced automated Netafim irrigation and fertilisation system providing ample water to the vineyard. A second gully dam and permanent soak can provide a backup water supply and would be suitable for further plantings of vines or other horticultural crops.A 30m x 17m packing shed with internal 6m x 8m forced draft cool room along with a 17m x 4.5m enclosed lean-to are located alongside the vineyard. The shed also has a lunchroom / office and crib area with shower and toilet facilities and is fitted out with pallet racking.Water is supplied to the shed by a large rain water tank (approx. 110,000 Litre). Soils are good, strong granite loam over clay with sloping topography and fenced into 4 main paddocks for running livestock. The vineyard renovation has provided the property with a long term supply of fire wood.The HomesteadThe residence is very spacious with magnificent views enjoyed from the extensive verandahs and decking.There is a grand kitchen, dining and lounge area with panoramic windows with plantation shutters perfect for entertaining family and friends. Features of this area include the island bench with double sink, double electric oven, dishwasher, pantry and a huge Jarrahdale wood heater with Jarrah floors throughout.There are five carpeted bedrooms, of which three have built-in robes. The Master has a walk through dressing room leading to the ensuite. There is a separate TV and sitting room, huge laundry, large family bathroom with separate toilet, large store room / walk in pantry, an office and a large boot room.Household water is supplied from a 110,000 litre rain water tank.The garden includes approx. 1500 native trees / shrubs and some roses and fruit trees, all protected by stock fencing. The garden water supply comes from a 4000 litre tank which is supplied from the lake.There is a 12m x 4.5m below ground pool with lovely surrounds and paving.A 7m x 8m carport completes the outside area.The house is fitted with a fully ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning system and has NBN wireless broadband and phone connection. The property is equipped with a satellite dish for Foxtel and has good terrestrial reception for TV.