1913 Collie-Preston Road

Mumballup WA 6225

The Tree Change Lifestyle

Where the hell is Mumballup? Half way between Yabberup and Noggerup! It's nestled in the Preston Valley between two National Parks and astride the famous Bibbulmun Track, in the South West jarrah forest of Western Australia. It's in the Goldilocks tourism zone, two hours drive from suburban Perth, 65 minutes from Busselton Margaret River Airport, and handy to Bunbury, Donnybrook and Collie. "Mumbles" consists of 55.6 cleared undulating acres (22.5 Ha) with creek access and two dams, divided into house block and six paddocks ranging from 1 acre to about 22 acres, each with independent access. It has a bitumen road frontage with regular mail, rubbish collection, and school bus services at the gate, and reliable Telstra mobile and NBN Fixed Wireless reception. There is a good sized family home, a separate building with two accommodation units, a 16x9m lock-up shed with a concrete floor, a 10x6m shed for all the toys, and a good bore. The kids aren't forgotten; they have their own elevated cubby with slide and swing set.

The Home

A lovely family home has been occupied by the owners since its completion in 1996. The year round comfort of a passive solar design and R/C air conditioning is complemented by the natural beauty of pine ceilings, jarrah trims and slate floors. A leafy central atrium with trickling water feature provides natural light into the heart of the home. There are two living areas (one of which could easily serve as a guest room or theatre) and two dining areas. The bright kitchen is as new; it has extensive bench space, lots of cupboards, a huge walk-in pantry, and space for a separate fridge and freezer. The master bedroom has a spa ensuite with separate toilet. Did we mention storage? The three main bedrooms all have generous walk-in robes, there is a walk-in linen press off the large laundry, and a walk-in cupboard for general storage items. Two smaller rooms have been used as a study and sewing room but could be used as bedrooms. The house faces northwards with a view (through double-glazed windows) to the garden with its lawn, gazebo and pool. There are 5kW of solar panels on the roof to help with the bills.

The Income

A separate two storied building has a versatile setup which has been used for a variety of business pursuits and offers a number of alternative or additional possibilities. In the current configuration it provides two short term holiday units successfully trading as Mumbles Boutique Stays since 2013 (formerly Mumbles Cafe). Each is air conditioned and fully self contained with its own fully equipped kitchen and bathroom, furniture, linen, and a private hot tub spa with a view of the stars. This building also has a reception area, guest lounge, business laundry, craft workshop, and plenty of office or storage space. Mumbles has a top-performing website (look us up) with direct commission-free booking, and over 170 independent 5 star reviews.

Walk straight in with forward bookings, or use the existing facilities for longer term rental, extended family or granny flat. With minor changes you could operate a cafe, gallery, shop, or day spa. Additional income could be derived from the surrounding acreage, which has had sheep on it but could be suitable for haymaking, cattle, horses, alpacas, and various forms of horticulture or organic farming.

The Opportunity

Land is zoned Special Purpose - Tourism, with planning approval for up to 8 chalets (including the two existing units), licensed cafe/restaurant, shop, art gallery and caravan area. The water and power supplies are already in place and connected to the first chalet site. Glamping sites could be provided at minimal cost. You could create a small resort here, which would rival anything in the South West (approval carries no obligation to do so, or ongoing cost).

Donnybrook-Balingup Shire rates 2020-21: $2117

To enquire, please email or call 1300 815 051 and enter code 1401