257 ACRES - A "VERY SPECIAL" WATER PROPERTY ON THE MOORE RIVER!!
Orange Springs Homestead is a rare water property, combining more than 2.5 kilometres of Moore River frontage, beautiful river flats, billabongs, magnificent old river gums and approximately 257 acres of private rural country.
For more than 140 years, Orange Springs has formed part of the history of the Moore River district.
Established in 1882 by William and Sara Andrews, this remarkable rural holding is home to the original circa-1893 mud-brick cottage, built by Joseph Harris. Today, Orange Springs remains a genuine rural property, rich in water, history, fertile country, character and opportunity.
Set across approximately 103.85 hectares / 256.65 acres, the property offers a wonderful mixture of river country, open grazing, established trees and timbered areas.
The original two-bedroom mud-brick and timber cottage is a genuine piece of local history. You may desire to renovate and bring it back to life, but it retains much of its old-world character with traditional construction, thick walls, high ceilings, local timber features and beautiful veranda's.
The property is currently lightly grazing cattle and provides plenty of scope for buyers looking for horses, livestock, mixed farming, a rural lifestyle, family retreat, camping or simply a substantial Moore River holding to enjoy for generations with family and friends.
For the entrepreneurial buyer, the property's combination of water, history, location and scale also opens the door to investigating a variety of rural tourism, accommodation and commercial opportunities.
PROPERTY FEATURES:
- Approx. 103.85ha / 256.65ac
- More than 2.5km of Moore River frontage
- Beautiful fertile river flats, billabongs and natural waterways
- Magnificent old river gums and established trees
- Historic Orange Springs Homestead
- Farm Established in 1882
- Original circa-1893 mud-brick and timber cottage
- Two-bedroom cottage with renovation potential
- Fertile river flats grazing country
- Open paddocks and timbered areas
- Large machinery / farm shed
- Cattle yards and existing rural infrastructure
- Currently lightly grazing cattle
- Shire of Gingin WA 6503
- Zoned: General Rural- GR30 (30ha minimum lot size)
- Potential future subdivision into approximately three 30ha lots, subject to all relevant approvals
- Long river and road frontage
- Exceptional privacy and rural setting
SO MANY POSSIBILITIES!!
This is where Orange Springs gets really interesting.
For the buyer with vision and an entrepreneurial mindset, approximately 257 acres of Moore River country with extensive water frontage and a historic homestead provides an exciting platform from which to explore the possibilities.
Depending on your plans and subject to all relevant approvals, buyers may wish to investigate opportunities such as mixed farming, horses, livestock, farm stays, eco-chalets, glamping or accommodation pods, nature-based tourism, retreats, events and other complementary rural enterprises.
The property's combination of water, history, fertile country, privacy and accessibility to the coast and Perth provides the ingredients for something very special. Bring your ideas, do your homework and explore what Orange Springs could become. All proposed uses, development, accommodation and commercial activities are subject to Shire of Gingin and any other relevant statutory approvals. Buyers should make their own enquiries regarding the suitability and approval requirements for their intended use.
LOCATION:
One of the great advantages of Orange Springs is its location.
Enjoy the privacy and space of a substantial Moore River property while remaining within easy reach of Gingin, the coast and surrounding country towns.
Approx. 15 minutes to Regans Ford / Windmill Roadhouse
Approx. 30 minutes to Gingin
Approx. 30 minutes to Lancelin
Approx. 30-35 minutes to Ledge Point
Approx. 40 minutes to Dandaragan
Approx. 55-60 minutes to Yanchep
Approx. 1 hour 20 minutes to Perth Airport
A PROPERTY WITH A STORY:
Properties like Orange Springs are becoming increasingly difficult to find.
The old homestead, Moore River, water, ancient gums and productive country tell the story of more than a century of farming and settlement in this part of Western Australia.
The cottage offers someone the opportunity to take on a genuine piece of local history and bring it back to life - and that's part of what makes this property so special.
Whether you're looking for a working rural property, lifestyle holding, horses or livestock, a family retreat, renovation project, tourism venture or simply a significant piece of Moore River country to hold for the future, Orange Springs Homestead deserves a closer look.
This is a very special water property, if you love OSH as much as us, please book a tour with the Shields family, it needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO ARRANGE AN INSPECTION
Adam Shields
Nutrien Harcourts | Adam Shields Realty
M: 0429 104 760
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[email protected]Aimee Shields - Daughter
Executive Sales Representative
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Accounting/ Team Manager/ Sales Representative
M: 0427 966 557
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Disclaimer: Nutrien Harcourts / Adam Shields Realty do not guarantee, warrant or represent that the information contained in this advertisement is correct. All interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain independent advice before making any decisions regarding the property.
