Situated at beautiful Bowes in the Shire of Northampton, "Oakabella" (Circa 1850) is a rare opportunity to purchase a piece of WA's early agricultural history, while staking a claim in one of the most tightly held districts in the Mid-West.
"Oakabella" is ideally located between Geraldton (30 kilometers) and Northampton (17 kilometers), being just 9 kms north of the Oakajee Industrial Estate (and its proposed Deepwater Port).
The opportunity to purchase the entire holding exists, while there is also the option to exclude the historic precinct (7.36 hectares)
The total holding comprises 438.85ha (1084 acres).
The property comprises elevated sections of gently undulating land in the northern and southern sections of the property. A low- lying drainage course runs east-west through the center of the property. The elevated sections comprise medium to heavy red loams while the lower lying section comprise light to medium alluvial soils.
There are approx. 385 arable hectares (600 acres) of highly productive soils, which are well suited to cereal, legume and oilseed production.
The balance of the land is made up of rolling hills and creek lines, with extensive areas of remnant native vegetation. Rock formations and winter waterfalls are natural features. Looking back in time, the historic precinct has a homestead in a walled garden, separate kitchen and cooks quarters, shearing shed, stables, barn, blacksmith's shop and forge. The buildings are listed on the Heritage Council of WA's Register of Significant Buildings.
The historic buildings, modern tearooms and adjacent camping area can provide tourism income potential. Farming infrastructure includes a 3 bay machinery shed, large lockup shed (including a cool room and butchering facility), 4 stand shearing shed and yards. Water is sourced from the creek line (20 metre submersible) near the homestead and pumped by solar power.
Shire rates are $6,727.02
Whatever your inclination, be it investment in a location with this potential, agriculture, history or lifestyle, "Oakabella" has what you are looking for.
"Oakabella" is For Sale by Offer to Purchase.
To arrange an inspection of this iconic property, contact Courtney Keeffe on 0429 625 007.
