Lowden WA
90 Old Meadow Road Lowden WA 6240
Forest Hideaway for Sale - Conservation and Heritage values in this eco property in WA
Located in the picturesque Ferguson Valley, South West Western Australia, adjacent to Wellington National Park, this forest (Jarrah/Marri) hideaway for its conservation and heritage values is unique.
Awarded a Conservation Covenant with National Trust (WA) in 2002 for its outstanding conservation, biodiversity and heritage values, it has now come up for sale.
The owners – after living an ecological sustainable lifestyle for nearly 40 years – are keen to hand custodianship over to folks interested in carrying on their conservation work including caring for its organic garden, vineyard, orchards, and pet kangaroos.
Known as Kiah (welcome in Nyoongar), the property is 50 acres with a 4×4 (legal carriageway).
Ascetic values include granite outcrops, ancient jarrah/marri trees, steep valleys, diverse understory, two winter creeks (one fed from nearby national park), with stunning views over Ferguson Valley.
Biodiversity values include Red/White-tail Cockatoo, brushtail possum, brushtail phascogale, bandicoot, mardoo, quokka, chuditch, echidna, bats, owls, and over 80 species of native birds and flora.
A timber/stone, two bedroom home built in 1990 with spacious kitchen/dining area, TV room (with cathedral ceilings), office, carport (1 vehicle), and outside recreation/entertainment/BBQ area.
Water supply is from a gully dam (pump) and four rainwater tanks.
Power supply is grid-connected with 3KW solar backup.
Outbuildings include a fire-shelter/studio, 12volt/own water/ablution/bathroom.
Sustainable organic gardens include two orchards and a small vineyard of cabernet/merlot.
Internet/phone/Wi-Fi/TV/radio all available.
Nearest town and school is Donnybrook (16kms), Bunbury (40kms) and a local store at Preston Valley (3kms).
Major tourism attractions are at Gnomesville, Wellington National Park, Bibbulmun Track.
Nearest neighbours approx. 1km so enjoy your own forest hideaway.
For all further inquiry please submit the property inquiry form to have all your questions answered and to visit the property.
Property Features
- Acreage Semi-rural
- 2 bed
- 1 bath
- 1 Parking Spaces
- Total Land Area: 50 acres
- Carport
Location
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