Optimum location fronting Harman’s Mill road in the most sought after Wilyabrup block of the Margaret River Wine region in Western Australia.
This was the first area to be planted to top quality wine grapes and
is
acknowledged
as
the star
in
the crown of the region’s vineyards.
Excellent slopes and soils, proximity to Indian Ocean, protection from the bushland, and ability of vineyard to produce without irrigation are all important factors in the unique fruit quality from Willespie.
Grapes and wines
from Willespie have always commanded respect in the market place with listings in Australia’s and Western Australia’s top wines.
The vineyard
produces superb quality grapes without the aid of irrigation.
Vineyard – Planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Verdelho, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Rhine Riesling.
Total 30 acres with a further 15 acres suitable for planting vines. Original vines 32 years old. 3 acres of Verdelho are currently being grafted over to Chardonnay.
Winery – Purpose built 1982 with underground cellar.
Including staff room, toilet for handicapped, & sales area.
Materials – stone & concrete base with bush poles.
Lower level – Underground cellar/barrel
room maturation area, maintaining
natural
temperature
of
15
degrees – perfect
cellaring. Verandah’s,
two
toilets, laundry
with sink and shower.
Main level
- Tasting room/cellar door, office, laboratory, bottling area, winery floor area with crushing, pressing facilities, second barrel storage area, staff room & toilet facilities for handicapped.
Storage Facility – Large insulated and fan cooled warehouse (436 sq metres approx 9 metres at highest point)
General purpose & machinery shed – 3 bays (13m x6.5m x4m).
House – A colonial style home.
Thick stone walls, built from stones off the property.
4 bedrooms plus sleeping loft,
A verandah surrounds the building on all sides.
Boundaries -
Willespie is bordered by Sandalford to the north, Ashbrook to the west
and Hay Shed Hill to the south.
Services – 3 phase power is supplied to the property by an underground cable.
3 lines into the property.
General – This unique property is undulating and has the most magnificent views across a Wilyabrup Valley.
The area is known for producing some of the finest Margaret
River
Wine
in
the region.
Nearby
wineries include
Fermoy
Estate,
Sandaford, Moss Wood and Hay Shed Hill. The potential of Willespie is enormous and with the exciting growth of this area, Willespie is certainly a property and business to consider.
$3,200,000 WIWO plus wine stock at valuation.
For further details contact Brian Moulton 0418 931 114