10 Duckworth Place

Naturaliste WA 6281

Situated high on the Naturaliste ridge in the exclusive Mt Duckworth precinct this property has panoramic views to the East and West giving stunning sunrises over Geographe Bay and sunsets over the Indian Ocean. A magnificent home, stunning views and beautiful grounds make this property something special only 7 minutes to Dunsborough town centre and Yallingup beach.The Home:This architect designed luxury retreat with expansive rooftop terrace offers panoramic views across its 6.7437ha (16.66ac) of land and beyond.The home offers many features including:- Entering via Duckworth Place, curved granite entry walls with substantial elegantly designed galvanised steel double gates leading you through the 1ac Shiraz vineyard,- Winding bitumen driveway leading up to 4 car secure garage,- A formal entry via one of three private walled courtyards providing tranquil lush green outdoor entertaining spaces protected from Summer & Winter winds,- 5 large bedrooms and 3 bathrooms including 2 luxury ensuites and one master WIR/dressing room,- Home is divided into family and guest wings with a large lounge room for each wing separated by luxurious dining room overlooking the northern courtyard and pool,- 6m x 12m resort style pool with surrounding timber decking and glass balustrading with fabulous views over Geographe Bay,- 1 large gas fire in guest lounge and wood fire in main lounge built into 3m high architectural granite fireplace surrounds,- Large gas BBQ built into granite outdoor kitchen with surrounding timber seating deck,- Formal lounge, kitchen & casual dining area opens via bi-fold doors to the grassed northern courtyard pool area, whilst affording expansive Indian ocean views to the west and Geographe Bay views to the East,- Library with built-in black lacquer bookcases and bi-fold doors opening out to lush green plantings throughout your 15m x 15m private southern courtyard with dining pergola,- Kitchen opens out to a large oval timber breakfast deck on the western side of the home, affording sweeping ocean views,- Large guest lounge and bedrooms overlook the grassed eastern courtyard with metal sculptures by Martin Jaine, mature trees and native plantings and views over Geographe Bay,- 6m x26m (156sqm) cool white travertine rooftop terrace with 6m x 8m dining pavilion. Glass balustrading and low level lighting allows for panoramic 360 degree views over the Indian Ocean, Dunsborough, Busselton, Bunbury and Geographe Bay,- Cloakroom, storeroom and small cellar under main roof,- White travertine stone and jarrah timber floors throughout,- Surrounded by native flora the property is frequent visited by Kangaroos and Native birdlife,- 3 x 135,000 litre water tanks and 2 x 90,000 litre tanks connected to local community bore water and rainwater collection from all rooftops,- Established gardens and grassed areas protected from fauna by courtyard walls and reticulated from generous tank water supply,- Approx 160 tree 14 year old established olive grove (non producing),- 1 acre shiraz vineyard with reticulation (non producing),- 3 x reverse cycle air-conditioning ducted units and 3 x reverse cycle split systems offering climate control throughout the home,- Tranquil mood lighting throughout the home & gardens including all courtyards with halogen and external floodlighting.The Property:The 6.7437 Ha (approx 16.75ac) property is located near to the top of Mt Duckworth (behind Yallingup) and has areas of well drained sandy soils with large stands of native trees planted on boundaries and native Peppermint trees and Grass Trees in groves throughout the Estate.The vines are also protected by vermin proof fencing and have been pruned for aesthetic reasons rather than production but could easily be bought back into production.The 3 x 135,000 litre steel and 2 x 90,000 litre concrete water tanks are connected to the local community bore water system and are further charged through winter via rainwater collection from all rooftops.The Mount Duckworth Community Association Inc supplies water to these tanks from a community bore near the bottom of Mt Duckworth hill. This system is maintained via modest community rates. The purchaser of the Estate will be required to join the Association and be responsible for its annual levy. Don't miss this very special and unique Opportunity