Rare Large Acreage For Sale Perth And Surrounds

Gidgegannup Acreage Boasts 173ha Of Hay, Vines And Olive Plantations

To find large acreage this close to Perth is one thing; to find a property boasting cascading waterfalls, grape vines, olives trees and rolling hills, cradling rich river flat loam soils, is another.

Above: This large 173ha acreage for sale near Perth boasts cascading waterfalls, grape vines, olives trees and rolling hills

Located in the highly sought-after township of Gidgegannup, just 45 minutes’ drive north-east of the capital, this rural estate for sale represents country living at its best. Spread over four titles, the property occupies 173 hectares (428 acres) of rolling hills and fertile valleys in a rural/semi-rural area known for its diverse farming activities, including emus, alpacas, aquaculture, pecans, olives and goat cheese.

Above: This large acreage for sale near Perth includes approximately 150ha dedicated to the cropping of hay

Featuring rich river flat loam soils, approximately 150 hectares of this highly productive property is dedicated to the cropping of hay, with exceptionally high yields due to the soil type and the area’s high rainfall. The current oaten crop is included in the sale.

Above: This large acreage for sale near Perth features a vineyard with 20-year-old trellised vines, mainly Shiraz and some Sav Blanc 

A further five hectares are home to a vineyard featuring 20-year-old trellised vines, mainly Shiraz with some Sauvignon Blanc varieties. The high-quality fruit is supplied to the well-known Alkoomi Wines in Mount Barker. A unique spring devotes its supply to the irrigation of the vineyard, enhancing the resultant vintage. 

A potential home site overlooks the vineyard.

Above: This large acreage for sale near Perth supplies high-quality fruit to the well-known Alkoomi Wines in Mount Barker

The property also features three separate olive plantations with a combined 600 trees producing 1,200 litres of first-grade olive oil at a very high yield of 20 per cent. While not large enough in area to realise an economic benefit, the bi-annual bearing fruit add great visual appeal to the property.

Above: This large acreage for sale near Perth inlcudes three separate olive plantations with a combined 600 trees

In a region renowned for horse breeding, the property boasts 11 stables, a large arena, an enclosed round yard, an all-steel training race for jump training, plus the provision for a mating area and foundations for a viewing pagoda to enhance the site.

Above: This large acreage for sale near Perth boasts 11 stables, large arena, enclosed round yard, and all-steel race for jump training

For the equine enthusiasts, the local horse and pony club is just five minutes away, while livestock lovers are serviced with established cattle yards and an open-front shed for machinery storage plus separate workshop.

Above: This large acreage for sale near Perth features established cattle yards and an open-front shed for machinery storage

Plentiful water is available for both livestock and crops via two spring-fed dams and two additional catchment dams dotted across the site, as well as Wooroloo Brook and its cascading waterfalls which flow through the property and exit into the adjacent A Class Reserve. Numerous storage concrete tanks are strategically placed throughout the property to ensure year-round supply for vineyard and livestock requirements.

Above: Wooroloo Brook and its cascading waterfalls flow through this large acreage for sale near Perth

Occupying most of the northern and eastern areas of the City of Swan, Gidgegannup offers the ultimate country lifestyle, with access to a nearby school, convenience and stockfeed store, cafes, tavern, and medical centre/pharmacy, and just 25 minutes from the regional centre of Midland and 34 minutes from Perth Airport.

Above: This large acreage for sale near Perth offers the ultimate country lifestyle just 34 minutes from Perth Airport

It’s also just three minutes away from Noble Falls, offering a serene waterfall setting amongst dense jarrah, marri and blackbutt bushland; and close to Avon Valley National Park, which in springtime is visited by wildflower enthusiasts to view its diverse range of wildflowers, including dryandras, donkey orchids, leschenaultias and the rare fringed lily.

Click on the following link for more information on this large acreage for sale Perth and surrounds at Gidgegannup, WA.