1140 Ranford Road, Katanning WA 6317

Fronting onto Ranford Road and approx. 13kms east of Katanning, this property has excellent mixed farming and conservation sites. The farm is comprised of 3 titles of adjoining blocks that include infrastructure, freshwater soaks, billabongs and creek, with a total area of 386 hectares.

Over the past ten years in conjunction with and as a LAND FOR WILDLIFE project, the present owners have vastly improved the land, soil and waterways found within these blocks - approx. 100,000 native species of trees & under-storey plants have been strategically planted throughout the farm (an impressive & comprehensive LAND FOR WILDLIFE assessment and report is available upon request).

The annual native species plantings have transformed the farm, providing biodiverse ecosystem services, including salinity management, wildlife corridors, increased insect-eating birds, lower wind speeds and presenting opportunities for alternative commercial activity such as selective timber harvesting and sheep agistment. Host acacia species are ready for Sandalwood and Quandong plantings, long-term brushwood and timber harvesting and payments for carbon credits are other possible income streams.

Approximately half the area of the farm has been leased to a local farmer on an annual basis for rotational cropping since 2008 and has been maintained in exceptional condition with minimal tillage and stubble cover during summer - there have been no sheep on the property since 2008, reducing impacts on the soil and vegetation.

The three sheds near the front gate entrance, including an historic shearing shed, are in good condition considering their age. Power is at the front gate, and scheme water is available from the Nyabing Road to the shearing shed block on Ranford Road.

The leased areas have consistently provided high yields of wheat, barley, canola and legume crops. The higher gravel block has one fresh water soak and affords stunning panoramic views to the south over the wetland and creek for anyone considering constructing a sustainable house to live in this wonderful Great Southern region.

For the conservation minded, this property represents a golden opportunity to receive an annual income, continue the terrific work undertaken by the current owners and take on the mantle to leave a legacy that has a positive environmental impact as well as potentially developing sustainable land use options.

Contact Gavin today to find out more!

Please note: We would love to show you more of this property. Currently, we are offering private inspections by appointment (and in some instances we can arrange digital inspections). Where possible we are also offering scheduled *Home Opens with limited visitors, and strict social distancing and hygiene practices in-line with Government directives (*Home opens only if advertised).