Nutrien Harcourts Ararat is delighted to present for sale 'Westgate', a rare opportunity to purchase a significant homestead and country house whilst providing the opportunity to embark on quality agricultural endeavours.
AREA
40.75* hectares (100.65*acres)
LOCATION
Situated 13* km West of Ararat in an elevated private position and easily accessible from Stawell (24* km), Halls Gap (43* km), and Melbourne (218* km) via the Western Highway.
HISTORIC HOLDING
Originally founded circa 1860 by the Dalkin Family the land associated with the sale has predominantly been used for wool growing. In the early 1900's the farms focus diversified to growing crops cut for chaff. In the late 1950's and 1960's wool was the major income supported by beef cattle & fat lambs.
LAND
The majority of soil types found at Westgate are derived from ordovician shale with well structured red brown sandy clay loam of medium fertility and prized in the region for its versatility & is suitable for perennial pastures & grazing. The property is predominantly undulating to steep country.
CLIMATE
The climate of the Grampians Region is of Mediterranean type, with moderately dry warm summers and wet mild winters. The elevation of the region at 300 metres, provides a cooling affect and the proximity of the Southern Ocean, 150* kms to the South provide a cool evening breeze. The district rainfall is approx. 530mm.
HOMESTEAD
The main homestead on the property is very unique of both design & construction. Built in the 1860's & constructed with local sandstone, the site was selected purely for the aspect, with spectacular uninterrupted views to Mt Langi Ghiran & Pyrenees Ranges. The homestead consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study, updated kitchen with stone benchtops, living and formal dining area.
BED & BREAKFAST
The second house, built in 1957 has been operating as a successful Bed & Breakfast since 1998 operating as Westgate Vineyard & Country House. Splendid gardens with magnificent views in complement a cleverly designed residence providing unique guest accommodation. The guest house consists of 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with ensuite to the master and multiple living areas. In its current configuration it can sleep 12 comfortably.
IMPROVEMENTS
4.5 x 9m in ground swimming pool, tennis court, 2 water tanks 135,000 litre capacity, 3 stand shearing shed, 3 bay lockable shed, machinery shed, wool shed & workshop.
