Nestled among similar semi-rural holdings near the banks of the King River, this expansive estate promises a tranquil country lifestyle with enough land to keep a horse or a few livestock. The big brick home is surrounded by colourful gardens and lawns on 1.19ha, mostly in lush, well-drained grazing land with some native vegetation for shelter and an orchard of mixed fruit trees. This is an outstanding property for families, with a choice of living options and scope for healthy outdoor activities as well as keeping chooks for the fresh eggs and growing veggies. Reached via a long driveway from the road, the home takes in a lovely outlook towards the river from the front and features a fabulous north-facing sunroom for year-round relaxation. Other living spaces comprise a generous, comfortable lounge with an open fireplace and glass doors onto the sunroom, a bright family room with a wood fire, and a games room with glass doors onto the yard. The kitchen is complete with a dishwasher, gas cooking and an impressive walk-in pantry with ample shelving and benches for stowing appliances. Next to the kitchen is the dining area with a bay window onto the garden. All bedrooms are doubles and two have robes and en suite shower rooms with toilets. A third bathroom serves the other bedrooms and there’s a fourth toilet off the laundry. Some new flooring and an abundance of storage, including attic space, are other benefits, and a bank of 14 solar panels keeps power bills to a minimum. Adjoining the house is a spacious double garage with a workshop area at the far end and room for bikes, golf clubs, fishing gear and kayaks. The excellent Great Southern Grammar is a short drive away. Quiet fishing spots, scenic walk trails, beaches and the boat launch for Oyster Harbour are all within easy reach. Buyers aspiring to the country life in an idyllic setting with birds, bush and wildlife will delight in this manageable, established property less than 20 minutes from Albany’s CBD.
What you need to know: - Big brick home on 1.19ha - Beautiful gardens - Lush grazing land, some native trees, orchard - Near King River, lovely bush outlook - North-facing sunroom - Comfy lounge with open fireplace - Family room with wood fire - Games room - Kitchen with dishwasher, gas cooking, big walk-in pantry - Dining area - Double bedrooms, two with robes and en suite shower rooms - Main bathroom - Laundry and fourth toilet - Some new flooring - Abundant storage - 14 solar panels - Double garage with workshop area - Easy access to fishing, walks, beaches, boat launch - Council rates $2,328.86 - Water rates $268.97