Prestigious And Historically Significant Rural Property For Sale South West WA

Once-In-A-Generation Opportunity To Secure South West WA 'Show Place'

This unique rural property for sale South West WA presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure a prestigious and historically significant rural holding in one of the most tightly-held locations in the state.

Set in a scenic and breathtaking landscape of rolling hills, valleys and water features in the Ferguson Valley, 20 minutes to Bunbury and under two hours to Perth, ‘Highland Valley’ was established in the 1920s by William Noah Hedges, who was responsible for opening up the eastern wheatbelt and introducing Red Poll cattle into WA. He was also the first federal politician to hold the seat of Fremantle, initially as an independent before joining the newly formed Liberal Party. 

Above: ‘Highland Valley’ is an historically significant rural holding established in the 1920s by William Noah Hedges

A forceful and colourful character with great drive, he hosted numerous social gatherings, tennis matches, garden parties and community dances at the property, establishing its reputation as one of the ‘show places’ of the South West. At the heart of the 61.8-hectare (152-acre) rural estate is a unique grand Australian homestead – along with three additional beautifully restored character residences.

Above: At the heart of the 61.8-hectare rural estate is a meticulously restored grand Australian homestead

Set amongst established trees and abundant gardens, the classic 1920s homestead has been meticulously restored, retaining its high pressed metal ceilings, jarrah floors and wide verandas overlooking scenic rolling hills, but with the addition of modern features including split-system air-conditioning and 6kw of solar panels.

Above: The classic 1920s homestead has retained its high pressed metal ceilings, jarrah floors and wide verandas

Truly one of a kind, the magnificent homestead boasts five bedrooms and five bathrooms, including a dedicated powder room and dressing room, as well as a home office.

Above: The homestead boasts five bedrooms and five bathrooms, including dedicated powder and dressing rooms

In keeping with its history as a regional entertainment hub, it also features a large chef’s kitchen and dining and living area with fireplace, a formal lounge with fireplace and an expansive cellar.

Above: ‘Highland Valley’ features a large chef’s kitchen, dining/living area with fireplace and formal lounge with fireplace

Surrounded by established fruit trees, the homestead also incorporates an infinity edge pool capturing views of the nearby rolling hills as well as an outdoor undercover spa/house.

Above: The homestead also incorporates an infinity edge pool capturing views of the rolling hills and undercover spa

Complementing the main residence are two air-conditioned cottages: the ‘North Cottage’ comprising two bedrooms with built-ins, two bathrooms as well as a north-facing deck; and the ‘South Cottage,’ a classic timber home with two bedrooms and one bathroom plus a north-facing veranda. A manager’s residence offers another three bedrooms with built-ins and a bathroom, living area with wood combustion fireplace, split-system air-conditioning, and north-facing windows and patio.

Above: ‘Highland Valley’ also features two air-conditioned cottages, both with two bedrooms and decks/verandas

Featuring rich loamy soils and high-quality river flats, the property itself boasts extensive farm infrastructure. The land holding is divided into 14 paddocks with troughs used to graze Murray Grey cattle; and includes its very own olive grove.

Above: The rural property boasts extensive farm infrastructure and is divided into 14 paddocks with troughs used to graze cattle

‘Highland Valley’ benefits from abundant water supply and extensive water infrastructure, with Collie River frontage and the lower Collie catchment tributary #5 cascading through the property. In addition to an irrigation entitlement, the property also features freshwater springs, a large dam with capacity of approximately eight megalitres, and some 450,000 litres of rainwater storage.

Above: ‘Highland Valley’ benefits from abundant water supply and extensive water infrastructure

Extensive shedding includes a 12m x 8m powered workshop with concrete floor, a 10m x 8m powered machinery shed, a 4m x 8m caravan/boat/horse float shed, a 5m x 8m lean-to, and five other general-purpose sheds.

With its rich history, sought-after location, and extensive residential, water and farm infrastructure, nothing compares to the beauty of ‘Highland Valley’. Click on the highlighted link to find out more about this unique rural property for sale South West WA.