RURAL BLISS AMONG THE GUM TREES- with Cows, Kangaroos, Fairywrens and Cockatoos. It is the rarest of offerings as is the first time ever on the market since the 1890's. A true private family retreat. Get your kids away from the city's distractions. It's a place you can just chill. The property offers 55.39 hectares/136.8 acres of land. Currently neighbour runs cattle on the property at times. "The Dell" is a historic Australian colonial home with caretaker's cottage located 2hrs south of Perth, offering a AAA lifestyle. Just a hop, skip and jump from Dardanup (Dardanup's Bakery has some of the best pies in the Southwest), and fifteen minutes from Bunbury. The extremely unique property has an extensive frontage to the Preston River along the rear boundary with productive fertile river flats. The elegant five-bedroom, two-bathroom Australian Colonial residence with caretakers Cottage has enough room for the whole family and friends. It original 1921 home was renovated in the early 2000's when its French doors were flung open to family and friends. The owners wanted something calm and beautiful, without being tizzy. The French doors lead out onto the wide veranda's flanked by undulating grassland and bush. A renovated kitchen and bathroom keep things easy and comfortable for a couple of days, or a couple of weeks. Four open fireplaces feature in the main rooms, and who doesn't like an open fire to sit around on a cool day or night. At the rear is a pretty courtyard perfect for family lunches, entertaining or reading a good book. Adjacent to the courtyard is another small old Cottage that now houses the laundry and clawfoot bath. Just down from the house is the charming 1890's two-bedroom caretakers split log Cottage. The property can easily sleep up to ten people. 'The Dell' is private and tranquil in a world of its own. Kangaroos lounge in the paddocks. Superb blue fairywrens hunt about in the gardens and Cockatoos call to each other in the gum trees. Approximately 30% of the property is bushland so is a sanctuary for the local flora and fauna. In winter magical Crooked Brook winds through the property. Gnarled ancient fruit trees dot the property being the remnants of an old orchard. 'The Dell' is located at the foothills of the Ferguson Valley and at the gateway to the Southwest. The Ferguson Valley has lush rolling hills. With more than a dozen boutique wineries, two craft breweries and passionate chefs producing world class food. It's a foodie's dream. The owners go to the Bunbury Farmers Markets to do the weekly shopping which has a great selection of fresh fruit, veggies, meat, pastries, and cakes. Another standout attraction in the area is Wellington Dam with a giant mural painted across the dam surface- the biggest dam mural in the world. Dunsborough and Margaret River are just south. The owners over the last ten years have used the property as a family get-away but have also rented the property out on Airbnb when not required. The Airbnb rental pays all the yearly outgoings on the property. Features include: - A once in a lifetime opportunity to own this property. - 55.39 hectares/ 136.80 acres of land. - The charming main residence has 5 bedroom, 2 bathrooms. - A tranquil private hideaway. - Approximately 1.23km of Preston River frontage with productive fertile river flats. - Reliable rainfall. - A mix of exquisite bush and low-laying paddocks. - Wrap around verandas. - Includes a charming caretakers 2x1 1890's split log Cottage. - As lovely a property as you can get in the Southwest. - Owners use as family retreat. A single owner since 1890's. - Rented as Airbnb when not required by the family. - Potential as great horse property for the children/family. - There may be potential sub-division in the future. - Also future potential additional tourism options - ie chalets. Viewing by private inspection. For more details or to book an inspection call Jonathan Keys on 0401 603 838 Disclaimer: This information is provided for general information purposes only and is based on information provided by the Seller and may be subject to change. No warranty or representation is made as to its accuracy and interested parties should place no reliance on it and should make their own independent enquiries.