792 Takenup Road

Napier WA 6330

This is a magical property that embraces its rich past just as convincingly as it embraces a bright and prosperous future. You will be immediately struck with awe at your first glimpse of the undulating acres of lush green paddocks and your simply stunning surroundings. A meandering drive leads you over the Takenup Creek, a zigzag of gentle flowing water that lends itself to being a tranquil mood setter as well as one of the boundaries of the property. A portion of the Kalgan River runs along another boundary giving the property a fantastic feel.
The property was first settled in 1907 with the first owner being Harold Warthwyke. It is said Harold whom was widowed sadly before he took ownership of the property reared his young three surviving children on the property. Grief stricken at the loss of his wife he aptly named the property Lonely-Dale. The name was changed decades later by a new occupier of the property to Windermere and later still to Tara. Harold built a slab hut by the river and then a lager slab shed that remains at the property today where apples and wool were stored and community dances held during the 1930 s. The name Lonely-Dale although poetic, doesn t seem to sum up the history of community and good times that the property has been witness to. It is believed that the main homestead was built in the late 1920 s. An iron roof and cement brick construction has resulted in a home that has truly stood the test of time. This may be a testament to documentation that the sand for the bricks was carted from Takenup Road rather than the river as this resulted in harder bricks than using river sand. The home maintains the oldie world features such as polished timber floors, jarrah window and door frames and decorative fire place surrounds. A modern kitchen and bathroom have provided a modern convenience while not detracting from the essence of the home. There are three great sized bedrooms plus sleep out and a cosy separate lounge. A wide veranda encompasses two sides of the house allowing a shaded place to kick back and gloatingly gaze over your land through to the creek and river. Other improvements include a newly constructed high span shed, bore, fruit trees, good fences and an older carport. Rain water supply is secure with a 125,000 litre tank. The property in the past has maintained orchards, sheep and is presently running cattle. What you wish to do with it is up to you as the land lends itself to a multitude of uses. Whether looking to run stock or simply wish to get away from it all, you will not find any better or prettier place to do it.
This is one of the most engaging and beautiful properties that I have ever had the delight to visit and truly must be on any inspection list. Fertile and in an early settled part of Albany, you would be hard pressed to find another property as rich with history and spoilt with beauty anywhere.