Situated within a quiet mixed farming area north west of Boyup Brook and south east of Collie , in the locality of McAlinden, this beautifully presented property is predominantly natural bush on gently undulating topography and with a winter gully passing through.
The excellent improvements include a very comfortable and well appointed 2 storey home comprising 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study/office, open plan kitchen, dining and lounge, laundry and 2 toilets, timber deck balcony off the upstairs bedroom, with and paved patio off the dining area at ground level. Set in a delightful setting of native fauna and established reticulated gardens overlooking the larger of the 2 dams on the property, the steel framed home and clad home enjoys benefits such as ducted air conditioning, slow combustion tile fire heating and insulated
roof voids and external wall cavities. The large upstairs master bedroom as well as having it own private balcony
also features carpet floor coverings, wood grain ceilings, ensuite, walkin robe, shelving and a retreat sitting area. Down stairs the 2 double size bedrooms have carpet floor coverings, robes and close proximity to the main bathroom, while the large office/study
has wood laminate floor coverings, storage cupboard, desk and shelving. The well appointed kitchen, with views over the dam, has double sink, dishwasher, walkin pantry, rangehood, gas hot plates, elctric oven, microwave and vinyl floor covering, as does the adjoining dining room.
The carpeted lounge room also features wood grain ceiling panels, ceiling fan and beautiful outlooks from plentiful windows.
Nearby to the home is a steel framed and colorbond clad shed, with a floor area of 174m2 and which is split into a workshop area with concrete floor and power, a machinery/vehicle storage area and storeroom/laundry section which caters for the needs of three 4.5 star rated chalets which have now been successfully operating on the property for approximately 4 years.
These beautifully appointed 2 level chalets, one of 2 bedrooms and two of one bedroom, are positioned at strategic points within areas of native forest on the property so as to provide guests with private and quiet settings. The outstanding chalets each feature benefits such hot tube spas set in decked verandahs, kitchen, bathroom and toilet facilities, slow combustion wood fire heaters and other benefits which paying guests obviously thoroughly enjoy as many have become repeat visitors over the time that the chalet operation has been available. The charm of the natural bush setting is available for guests to enjoy via several established walking trails, while other facilities have also been established on the property for the benefit of guests.
A further source of future income is the boutique olive products business also more recently established, with the fruit from the 400 mixed variety grove being crushed at an off property facility within close proximity and returned as oil to be processed
and turned into a range of products for resale on the property. Obviously this business, as is the chalet business, is in the establishment phase and the combination of both operations is proving to be successful with gross income in excess of $100,000 achieved last financial year, having steadily increase in each of the 4 years of operation. By doing the majority of work and management involved with the overall operation themselves, and also due to the fact that the improvements are all near new, the owners have been able to keep costs down and hence receive a sound nett income for themselves.
The sellers have also made initial inquiries with the local authority about future chalet and function centre development, particularly aimed more at family groups rather than adult couples, with idea of establishing chalet accommodation that could be offered as a cheaper alternative to the current 4.5 star facilities available.
The opportunity to purchase delightful lifestyle properties with excellent improvements located within a quiet rural setting less than half an hour reasonably big towns offering employment opportunities and approximately an hour by road from the coast and a major regional centre such as Bunbury are quiet rare, particularly when the property also involves the possibility to have a not insignificant income for moderate effort.
Further advantages for this property include its close proximity to tourist attractions, the fact that it adjoins state forest and also that the asking price also includes requisits assocciated with the operation of the chalets and a range of plant and equipment that has been successfully utilised to maintain the majority of needs arising on the property.
This plant and equipements includes more major items such as a 75 horsepower front wheel assist tractor equipped
with cabin, front end loader and three point linkage, an ATV vehicle, machinery attachments for the tractors and numerous other items.
Due to customer privacy factors viewing of this unique property is strictly by appointment only, and Bevin Lubcke of Donnybrook First National Real Estate can be contacted on either 0428 957127 or the email address shown for further details or to arrange an appointment to view the property.
As a buyer incentive for a short period of time the sellers are prepared to offer a fully prequalified potential buyer and their partner or friend a nights free accommodation in one of the one bedroom chalets so that they can get a better idea of the opportunity to purchase being offered. For more in depth and up to date information on this outstanding property a visit to the sellers website at www.hiddengroveretreat.com.au is well worth a visit, as is the video on http://www.youtube.com/watch!!v=1htdrOXT3wK .