Lot 61/65 Balingup-Nannup Road, Balingup WA 6253

The Frog & Easel SOLD BY KEATON STANDLEY!

SOLD BY KEATON STANDLEY!
- 1.5 kms from beautiful Balingup town-site, where you will find incredible breathtaking and possibly the finest views from one of the highest locations in WA.
- The home of WAs first privately owned scenic lookout.
- Its here where you will discover an amazing home “The Frog and Easel” that sits towering above the mists and overlooking the rolling hills and orchards in the valley below. ….It is indeed a rare find.!
- This imposing uniquely designed dwelling has the appeal and appearance of European Architecture. With its 3 storey tower, and many features such as a large stone open fire place in the sitting room, the perfect place for a good glass of red in front of a warm fire on a cold evening. Throughout the building the owners have embraced the warmth and charm of local timber and stone.
- Full length verandas offer perfect spaces to take in the ever changing scenery, and to experience the prolific bird life.
- The home is private and secluded and surrounded by established gardens, with deciduous and native trees. Productive fruit trees and raised vegetable beds, all backing onto its own area of small private woodland.
- With an abundance of rain water storage, and a fabulous 10x8m workshops, fully insulated and clad with jarrah, it compliments the appeal and quality of the property.
- Zoned ‘special use tourism’, the property is 26.4 acres and has development approvals in place for tourism based activities and a further dwelling ( if desired)
- Possibly highest accommodation and best views in SW
- Includes own private persimmon orchard
- 200mtr boundary on the famous Balingup-Nannup Road acknowledged by the RAC as one of the most picturesque roads in WA
- Located on the top of the Darling Scarp with carefully located wind breaks creating a wonderful sheltered location with outstanding and expansive 270º panoramic views
- Magnificent views that alter throughout the day, the month, the seasons
- A unique design and construction creating an undeniable… ‘wow factor’
- Exposed beams and extensive use of timber throughout
- Consisting of a 3 story jarrah & stone-mason designed craft-built homestead providing
- 3 – 4 Beds, 2 with a/c
- 2 x Bath
- 4 x Toilets (including external ‘dunny’)
- Farmhouse Kitchen adjoining…
- Lounge / Family Room
- Sitting / Theatre Room with huge open fire-place + a/c
- Study / Office / Bedroom with kitchenette & toilet + a/c
- Fabulous large 3rd floor wood lined attic room
- Laundry
- Entrance / Coat / Boot Hall
- Large covered recycled brick patios
- Much of the property built from recycled 100+ year old jarrah providing a sophisticated, rich and relaxing ambience
- 310,000 litre rain water storage in 3 x food quality lined tanks
- All tanks interconnected for ease of water transfer
- 5 x raised & reticulated vegetable beds + selection of fruit trees
- Full insulated workshop / garage for 3 – 4 vehicles + carport skillion for 4 – 5 vehicles
- Large equipment shed
- Large wood shed
- Trailer / Camper / Vehicle shed
- Racking for all garden and consumable items
- Chook pen, fully enclosed
- Independent back-up power facilities