Withers Street

Northam WA 6401

The sky's the limit with this uniquely located rural property!
This river bank rural zoned property features a renovated Tile, Fibro, Concrete and Jarrah 3-4 Bedroom Farmhouse with evaporative air conditioning, gas fireplace, separate Toilet and Bathroom and 4 Car accommodation (2 car garage plus 2 carports).
This family home is nestled in the shade of York Gums on approximately 26 fertile river loam acres, running nearly a kilometre along the Mortlock North River, parallel to the Northam Airport, adjacent to the Nowra Racecourse.
The property is conveniently serviced by private road at the end of Withers St, 30 metres from the entrance to the Northam Airport with access across the river by a raised crossing, or alternatively, by Martin's Rd to the North.
Talk about a transport hub! Despite its tranquil location, not only is the property well serviced by road, on the doorstep of air transport (and ample hangarage), but it is less than 4 minutes drive to Northam, 3 minutes to the Great Eastern Highway, 3 minutes to the trucking interchange and bounded by a low usage rail spur (Northam to Goomalling) with easy access to the rail freight terminal.
This home has served several families well, since it was relocated to the block in 1973, and has been renovated extensively over the past 12 months with the grounds now being upgraded to enhance family usage.
Painstaking preparation with a craftsman's eye-to-detail during the restoration has delivered a beautifully painted, functional farmhouse styled residence. This home now features a refurbished kitchen, bathroom and laundry accompanied by new laminated and carpeted flooring with curtaining throughout.
The grounds comprise the homestead plot (approximately 2 acres), fenced broad acre paddocks (approximately 20 acres regularly cropped and stock rotated) and residual river margins (suitable for stock). There is separated gated access to the paddocks from surrounding roads, allowing access without coming into the homestead block.
On-going works continue to provide increased functionality including upgrades to the verandah and side patio, the provision of an enclosed child and dog proof yard, water distribution, paddock fencing and general landscaping (vendor open to negotiating variations to influence final pricing*).
Several sheds have served the property well over the years, having been used for various functions like shearing, wood storage, tool storage, dog enclosure, horse stables and a chicken coop (including roosting boxes).
Two roof fed 22,500 litre rainwater tanks provide capacity for small scale agriculture or stock. Scheme water is distributed to troughs across the property. There is potential for bore water access.
Connected to mains power, all electrical fittings and circuits have been tested for safety and upgraded to modern standards.
Connected to Scheme Water, all plumbing has been checked and upgraded. The grey water system (water for reticulation to the garden) and septic have been refurbished and the reticulation pump replaced. Guttering and drainage have been repaired throughout.
Existing gas connections (bottled LPG) for the gas-stove have been checked and renewed, the kitchen stove re-piped and a gas bayonet fitted to a separate gas bottle for the lounge fireplace.
Connected to an ADSL capable land line, the location also has a good mobile phone signal as well as being fitted with a new Digital TV Antenna, an internet satellite dish and a separate AUSTEL satellite dish. No question, this property is connected.

Potential Usage
The property is zoned 'Rural' and sits on the town side of the Town/Shire boundary. Previous discussions with 'Council' have indicated subdivision is not likely to be approved without new road access, albeit this would not in itself restrict an additional house being constructed.
However, discussion with the Town Planner has indicated that any rural pursuit (where 'Rural' has a wide scope of activities under the local development and zoning definitions) would be favourably considered. Indeed, whether it involves agriculture, aquaculture, hydroponics, horse or other stock breeding, training or agistment, or the provision of services to the rural sector, there is a huge scope for this unique property.
This potential includes the construction of processing, storage, distribution and servicing facilities, as evidenced by similar activities undertaken on the adjoining farmland with their integrated fodder production, packaging, storage and distribution facilities where large sheds, production machinery and trucking service their endeavours.
It's about location, functionality and potential
There is no question, with the property's location to all town services, connected to the world and with airport, rail and road distribution on the doorstep, a myriad of usages could be envisaged.
Alternatively, you could just sit back under the verandahs and enjoy your own rural outlook with your children or grandchildren soaking up a country lifestyle across the changing seasons.