101 Riches Road

Mount Barker WA 6324

This unique farming property is set in gently undulating countryside in the sought after farming region of Mount Barker in the Great Southern of Western Australia.The original farm was established in 1907 and has been farmed continuously by the same family for four generations. For the first time, it is now offered for sale.The farm comprises approximately 204 hectares, across four titles. The farm is well set up, with ten paddocks and numerous soaks and dams. A fenced winter creek with extensive natural bush runs through the property, providing shelter, extra pasture and unlimited fresh water through the winter months. It features strong Mount Barker soils, predominantly gravelly and sandy loams. In recent years, it has been limed at 2T/Ha (2017 and 2022) and fertilised annually with pasture fertiliser at 160 kg/Ha. It is currently running 1000 merino sheep and 1200 lambs for wool and prime lamb production. Oats, barley and canola have all been grown successfully.Working improvements include a large four stand shearing shed and workshop with single phase power, and attached yards. Separate sheep yards are connected by an efficient laneway system. The farm includes two large general purpose sheds and numerous older sheds, reflecting the history of the property. Three 100,000 litre water tanks provide abundant fresh water for the farm, gardens and house.The homestead features a beautiful farmhouse. Built in 1928, it has been well maintained and extensively renovated in recent years. It blends rural charm with modern facilities and comfort. The house includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two toilets. Four open fireplaces service the kitchen, lounge and two bedrooms. Fully ducted air conditioning has been added in recent years. Infrastructure around the homestead includes a double garage, large garden shed, potting shed and woodshed. A vegetable garden and a fowl yard are included. The house is surrounded by gardens and grounds set out in a beautiful park like setting. Local bird life thrives here and provides an enchanting show of colour and song each morning and evening.This stunning farm is set in its own picturesque valley, with a pretty, well treed creek running through, and rising views to the Stirling Ranges to the north. It is located only 5 kilometres from Mount Barker town site. A proposed school bus route passes by the farm, servicing the local K -12 Mount Barker Community College. The major regional and tourist centres of Albany and Denmark, on the rugged and beautiful south coast, are less than 60 kilometres away.This farm offers the buyer a range of options. It is ideally suited to livestock production and cropping. Its location close to Mount Barker and Albany offers opportunities for a variety of other business ventures. Its stunning location, house and grounds offer a wonderful lifestyle opportunity.The property is made up of four titles. Will consider selling separately or as a whole.For more information or to arrange an inspection, contact Simon Thomas on 0407 380 365.