If you’ve been waiting for a property outside of the box in a simply unbeatable location on the edge of the forest and the Margaret River, then this place is for you!
This sound 1980s three bedroom home is built of rendered brick, timber cladding, timber beams, Jarrah poles and door trims just ooze Margaret River charm. Located in a lovely cul-de-sac, this 1080m2 home is one street from the Margaret River, the forest and all town amenities are within an approximate 1.5km distance.
Main access to the house is from the single carport to either the rear or front door via a wooden gate.
High raked ceilings offer plenty of natural light into the open plan kitchen, living, dining and study area, all with timber flooring. The kitchen is equipped with all of the necessities, 5 burner gas stovetop with rangehood, plenty of bench space and two servery options.
Every window from this property has views of the established gardens, fruit trees and beyond to the forest. In winter an efficient slow combustion wood fire keeps the home comfortable and warm. Wooden blinds are located throughout the home if your inclined to shut out the view. Strategically located lead lighting in various locations offer up a special touch of Margaret River memorabilia and create a real sense of warmth.
The living areas flow seamlessly outside onto either the verandah or the outdoor patio. The patio area is well positioned, protected from the weather by café blinds, has a fully functional outdoor kitchen allowing for year round use.
From the two downstairs bedrooms, rumpus room, laundry, separate toilet and bathroom (shower and bath), a timber staircase takes you up to the master bedroom, large storage/walk in robe and ensuite bathroom. As an added bonus, plumbing for a kitchenette has been installed. If the forest view to the valley from the sloping ground floor wasn’t spectacular enough, then the elevated views balcony off the master certainly are and make you feel like you’re the king of the jungle.
The longest boundary to the east runs parallel with the Barret Weir Road and makes for easy exploration of the Margaret River. Take your pick of swimming or paddling the river or walking or riding amongst the magnificent forest trails.
Convenient access to the 8x4 unpowered shed is via Barrett Weir Road and has ample room for storage with shelving and loft compartment. This space could be used as a workshop or converted into a double garage or studio, there’s even a slow combustion fire for comfort while working away during the winter. Access to the house is via a glass sliding door and up stone steps.
Despite what this property already offers, there’s opportunity to add your own touches and modify to suit your wishes.
True authentic Margaret River properties like this don’t come to market often and in the current market will be highly sought after by a variety of buyer demographics.
This property at 1 McLeod Place, Margaret River is a three bedroom, two bathroom house sold by Nicole Fowler at Margaret River Real Estate First National on 09 Nov 2020.
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The townsite of Margaret River is located in the south west agricultural area, 277 kilometres south southwest of Perth and 48 kilometres south southwest of Busselton. It is located on the Margaret River from which it derives its name. The precise origin of the naming of the river is not known, but it was possibly named by John Bussell in honour of Margaret Wyche, a friend in England who was expected to follow the Bussell's to Australia. The name is first shown on a map of the region published in 1839.
In 1910 the Margaret River Progress Association wrote to the Minister for Lands requesting a townsite be declared at "the Upper Margaret Bridge". The reason given was that "the district is likely to be dotted with public buildings several miles apart in the near future if a townsite is not made available shortly". The District Surveyor who inspected the area preferred an area near the lower bridge on Caves Road, but this land was not available. Lots were surveyed in 1912, and the Townsite of Margaret River gazetted in 1913. In 1918 the name of the townsite was changed to "Margaret", but it was changed back to Margaret River in 1927, due to local usage of the name always being Margaret River.