40 Bridgid Road

Bootenal WA 6532

History of Bootenal ConventSt John's Convent, Bootenal was built as a home for two nuns of the Presentation Order.They taught Primary School to the students in the church next door. Piano lessons were given in the front room of the house.The senior of these nuns was Irish Sister Bridgid Kenny (later Mother Bridgid). The land was donated by Owen and Bridget McGuinness, owners of the 100 acre farm from which this land was excised. Owen and Bridget are buried in the cemetery west of the church and convent.The nuns moved out of the convent in 1964 when the "back flats" depopulated as farms amalgamated and became larger. The convent was abandoned from 1964 to 1984. In 1984 the property was purchased, the building restored, verandahs added and a residence was established. The property passed through various owners and the current owners purchased the property in 2003. They have added the current kitchen, dining room and studio.The original stone cottage retains its solid charm. Much evidence of its previous occupants can be read from its solid walls.Sitting proudly on 2.5 acres with lovely views as well as the tranquility this lifestyle property offers. The home offers two bedrooms, study area off the sitting room, bathroom, laundry, large open plan kitchen dining family area finished off with beautiful wrap around verandahs.You really need to see this for yourself to understand how unique this property is.If it looks like something you would be interested in then make the call to Michelle on 0438 680 668 to arrange your private viewing.