Wellington House is in Nornalup, 10km east of Walpole and a 10-minute drive from the major South Coast tourist drawcard, the Treetop Walk in the Valley of the Giants.
The property, on 15 hectares (35 acres) of gently undulating bush and which adjoins the Walpole-Nornalup National Park, has been run as a bed and breakfast by previous owners, but the current owners have been happy to enjoy the peaceful life.
The beach is just a few minutes’ drive away on a 4WD track, and the spectacular Frankland River, flowing into the Nornalup Inlet, is nearby.
The property is a garden-lovers paradise, and has been opened to the public under Australia’s Open Garden Scheme. About 2 hectares (five acres) are reticulated from a bore, so the grounds look lush and green all year.
There are several walking trails through the bushland on the property, where the dominant trees are karri, bullich, Warren River cedar and peppermint. There is an all-season marron-stocked lake, besides which is a gazebo.
An established orchard produces oranges, lemons, apples, mandarins, avocados, apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, pomegranates, cherries, macadamias and mulberries.
Bird life abounds, with blue wrens, New Holland honey-eaters and crimson rosellas among the permanent species, and kangaroos graze on the extensive lawns most nights.
The north-facing house has a solar panel array, three water tanks, NBN satellite internet and satellite TV.
There are five bedrooms, four with en suites. If run as a B&B, four of the bedrooms would be available for guests, three with en suites and one with access to a private bathroom.
The owners bedroom and private lounge is separate from the guests area. However, if you are planning to keep the house private, the lounge could become a study or home office.
The reception, dining and kitchen area are in one huge open area with a high clerestory roof, which floods the area with northern light.
The kitchen bay window overlooks the rose garden, and the huge benchtop is perfect for preparing breakfasts or catering for friends.
The home has reverse-cycle air-conditioning and there are fans in all bedrooms. The lounge has a slow-combustion, fan-boosted wood heater with a long flue, making it very efficient at heating the open-plan area. You will never have to buy firewood, as the property has ample timber.
Outbuildings include a carport, garage, railway carriage-cum-store, wood shed, big shed containing workbench, open shed for boat/trailer etc and a smaller shed containing a generator set and workbench.
The price includes all furniture, bedding, linen and crockery needed for running a B&B. Extras include a ride-on mower and fire trailer.

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