4038/4184 Chester Pass Road

Takalarup WA 6324

This property has one of the most stunning views of the Stirling Ranges to the North you could enjoy whilst sitting on your patio. Mind you, step off the patio and walk down the road and you quickly are reminded you also having a stunning view to the West of the Porongurup's as well!The property is ideally located on main road frontage approx. 40kms north east of Albany or 36kms east of Mount Barker. Close enough to either, that you have a great choice of different schools and essential services.The vibrant community of the Porongurup's is on your doorstep, as are some of the best known, award winning, wineries going around.The property consists of 3 titles totalling 420ha or 1038 acres and has predominantly been used as a mixed sheep and cattle operation in recent years. The property is currently running 2200 ewes and has been recently destocked of cattle.The property contains a central laneway system with 17 main paddocks and 4 holding paddocks. The fencing is in excellent condition with steel gates, 7 line ringlock, galvanised posts as well as a hotwire.Vegetation consists of marri, jarrah and yate. The property is flat to undulating with good pastures and kike/clover coverage over the entire property. Soil types vary from loams, gravel over sand, sand over clay and peat.Fertiliser application has been 120kgs/ha of Superphosphate, Copper and Zinc. Lime has been applied at a rate of 2t/ha over the property and the larger 229ha parcel has had dolomite applied at a rate of 1t/ha.Water resources are exceptional on the property and comprise 7 dams, 2 bores, 7 soaks and 6 tanks. The 5 year average annual rainfall for the area is 745mm.The property does have the ability to be split into 2 different parcels of 191ha and 229ha both with separate houses and sheds.The 191ha parcel contains:- A brick and tile 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with kitchen, dining, lounge, reverse cycle air conditioning and outdoor entertaining area- 9m x 9m garage- 16m x 32m machinery shed- 12m x 24m 4 stand shearing shed, with 1000 head steel sheepyards- Greenhouse structure- Steel cattle yards with 200 head capacity.The 229ha parcel contains:- A modern designed iron/hardiplank, 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with kitchen, dining, lounge, family room and reverse cycle air conditioning- 12m x 24m machinery/workshop- 6m x 9m machinery shed- 6m x 12m hay shedThe property is listed for sale at $8,300,000.For further information or to arrange an inspection of this property, please contact Joe Galantino on 0428 424 351.