Last Listing description (December 2011)
Plane Tree Park, The Ultimate Country Estate
This stunning rural property, situated in the heart of the world renowned Margaret River wine region, with its luxury residence and beautiful lakeside setting, makes for a fabulous lifestyle property.
The property is 30.08 ha (74.33 acres) with 366.72 metres frontage to Harmans Mill Road to the south, which is a major tourist road to attractions that include the Margaret River Chocolate Factory, Providore, Gaby's Muesli, Super Golf and many of Margaret River's top wineries.
The residence has a touch of the Mediterranean and is accessed along a 1km tree lined drive crossing a pretty granite bridge. With approx 536sqm under roof (including triple garage and Loggia), this north facing, 1 year old craftsman built, rendered double brick and French tiled roof residence offers deluxe accommodation overlooking a stunning man-made freshwater lake.
Accommodation and features include:
• Impressive granite pillar portico entry
• Magnificent Spanish limestone tiled floors, open living area overlooking an 18m x 4m solar heated swimming pool and freshwater lake
• Huge dining area which opens via timber French doors onto a terrazzo paved floor, granite stone pillar loggia overlooking the pool and lake
• State-of-the-art country kitchen with Aga wood stove and gas/electric stove, baked enamel kitchen cupboards with Caesarstone bench tops, built in Lieber fridge/freezer, wine fridge, Miele dishwasher and microwave
• Library/study with 2 walls of bookshelves
• Theatre room
• Master bedroom suite with superb oval, free standing bath, ensuite bathroom and walk in robe. This opens to the alfresco area and has a great outlook over the pool and lake
• 3 guest bedrooms, one of which has an ensuite bathroom, the other two share a bathroom. All the bedrooms have Sisal floor coverings, timber blinds and built in robes.
Other features include:
• Underfloor heating in master ensuite bathroom
• Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning
• Ducted vacuum system
• Alarm system
• 3m high ceilings with overhead fans in all rooms
• Magnificent two sided feature granite stone open fireplace in living and dining area
• 310L Rheem heat pump hot water system
• Domestic water supply is from a 265,000L rainwater tank
• Beautifully landscaped reticulated lawns and gardens around the residence and lake. This includes hundreds of deciduous trees and flowering plants.
• The property has excellent vehicle parking with a large hot mix sealed parking area
• All granite stone used on the house is from the property
The property has an abundant water supply that includes an approx 2.8 ha (7 acre) freshwater lake fed by a tributary of the Wilyabrup Creek. The lake has gravel rock lined banks with a granite stone spillway, a small island with footbridge and 2 jetties. The Seller holds a license to take water up to 50,000kL pa with an annual water entitlement of 88,000kL.
The property is divided into 7 paddocks all with automatic stock watering troughs and with two areas of reticulated pasture. Fencing is in first class condition and is kangaroo proof on 2 boundaries.
There are near new steel sheep yards.
A 22m x 10m steel shed includes a lock up workshop, storage area and woodshed.
Other improvements include a fox and crow proof chook pen, a pump shed, large zincalume raised vegetable garden beds and a small orchard of mixed fruits.
The property is a going concern and has an inventory of excellent plant and equipment which can be included in the sale at a price to be negotiated. An inventory of the plant and equipment is available on request.
The property is in immaculate condition and is currently carrying 200 breeding ewes.
Situated on a major tourist route in the heart of the world famous Margaret River Wine Region, this fabulous property is situated just a few minutes drive from pristine beaches, majestic forests, National Parks, restaurants, wineries and much more.
With idyllic climate, abundant water and good soils, this is an outstanding lifestyle/farming property which has terrific horticulture potential and is a wonderful place to bring up a family or as a dream, Down South luxury country getaway!
Additional feature/s - Built-In Wardrobes.