291 Calgardup Road

Forest Grove WA 6286

Prior Subdivision approval
Cottage, ~300sqm shed with workshop and further accommodation
2 large dams fed by Calgardup Brook

Location
The site is located in the municipality of the Shire of Augusta Margaret River, approximately 9km south west of the Margaret River Township in Forest Grove.

Area and Current Land Use
The site is approximately 101.78 hectares in area. Current land use is viticulture, stock grazing and a private residence. An additional dwelling with associated outbuildings is located on site offering further accommodation, kitchen living and verandah.
There are two gully wall dams and a small soak dam purpose built to provide quality water which easily accommodates all the current property requirements.

The Vineyard
The Vineyard covers an area of approximately 30 hectares with initial plantings undertaken in 1995. The property supplies grapes to the highly regarded McHenry Hohnen label with ongoing fruit contracts available. The Vineyard has had outstanding recent success with its fruit through the world wide acclaim of the McHenry Hohnen Calgardup Brook Chardonnay.
Current planted varieties are Chardonnay, Semillon, Shiraz, Marsanne, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Regional Context
The Margaret River appellation is recognized as a world class wine growing region. It is also a growing tourist destination, with attractions including spectacular coastal scenery, safe swimming beaches, world renowned surfing destinations, native forests and a cool martime climate.

Physical Characteristics
The property comprises mostly good quality gravelly loam soil, with some lighter sands in sections of the property, common to this locality. The property also contains undulating landforms with the Calgardup Brook running through it from East to West.

Subdivision
The property has previous approval to be subdivided into three lots which may be reinstated subject to approval. This property gives a buyer various land options and potential real estate growth through development.

Improvements
The vineyard property incorporates significant structural and viticultural improvements including a single residence, large shed/workshop and a number of ancillary structures. The vines are in excellent condition and have been developed in a suitable format for the Margaret River appellation. There is a vertical trellising system of pine and steel posts with full vineyard irrigation throughout. The property also offers an irrigated olive grove with some 250 olive trees planted in 1999.

Summary
- Large rural property that is well situated within the Margaret River appellation
- Plentiful native vegetation
- Adequate quality water supply
- Calgardup Brook running through
- Large well-presented and maintained vineyard
- Good quality residential accommodation
- Large workshop and shed
- Adequate fencing
- Potential to expand the vineyard
- Prior subdivision approval
- Situated in a prime viticultural region, within a global tourist destination

The property offers not only a lifestyle opportunity, but a fantastic location in a prominent tourist area with an established vineyard. The two owners have enjoyed this property together for almost 30 years and are looking forward to retirement.