115 Riverside Road, Kalgan WA 6330

Riverside is located on Riverside Road Kalgan region in the lower south coastal area of Western Australia. The property is situated on a bitumen road and all only 24kms to the city of Albany and 24 km to Manypeaks.
Riverside is part of the original Plantagenet Location number 5, the first title issued in Western Australia in 1830.
Located on the Kalgan River that is navigable with the adjacent land was identified by Major Lockyer in 1827 as suitable for agriculture.
In the late 1800's and early 1900's Riverside was developed as mainly apple and pear orchards with some grazing. A small fruit packing shed, and timber mill were located on the River and the produce sent to Albany townsite and beyond by boat. The property has 1.6 kms of Kalgan River frontage.
The previous residence was removed due to several factors and the existing residence constructed in 2008 enjoys the same outlook over the Kalgan River as the earlier homestead.

The property comprises of 36.24 hectares or 89 acres, estimated 35 hectares of prime mixed clover and rye pastures on high quality rich soil types from sands over ironstone over clays, river loams with original timber a mix of Marri, Jarrah, Jarrah, paper bark and
ti tree.

The Kalgan area is a quality location situated very close to pristine beaches, numerous quality tourist attractions, National Parks and the Kalgan River only a short drive away.
Riverside is only a short drive to the high quality Great Southern Grammar School with Albany also having numerous state Government schools and other private schools. The City of Albany has high-quality sporting facilities, numerous Government Agencies and services plus great shopping, excellent medical services and quality climate during most months.

Reliable 700 mm plus rainfall region with most falling in the winter months and at times summer rains do occur to promote the kikuyu grass growth over the summer months.
Riverside is well watered from two soaks plus 7 troughs that are gravity feed from two tanks which are serviced from a windmill on one of the soaks. Abundant water supplies for all your stock requirements. We have 2 tanks with a capacity of 188,000 litre's for domestic purposes
Fenced into 1 main paddock with five smaller holding paddocks with plain wire electric on a mix of steel and pine posts. The fencing is all in good condition with some near new over recent years.
Fertiliser over most of the property in all years at 150 kgs per hectare of Super potash 3;2 over many years.
Over the last few years, the property has run 20 to 30 breeders and their calves with outstanding results plus a few horses.

The current owners with much attention to detail in every way constructed a quality homestead on the original site of the previous residence in 2008. The home has a northern aspect with majestic Kalgan River views. It is well presented with a quality construction.
Brick veneer with colour bond roof comprising of 4 large bedrooms, main has ensuite, main bathroom, large open formal lounge - dining-living and kitchen area, walk in pantry, 2 wc's, study, veranda front and back plus one side, tile fire and reverse cycle air conditioner, electric heat pump hot water system, insulation in the walls and roof areas. Numerous features in the home that would please most people's tastes and requirements.

Other improvements on the property include a large 14 m x 12 m steel colourbond GP shed suitable for vehicle storage, caravan and or boat plus general farm equipment storage power is connected, concrete floor plus two roller auto doors. In proximity to the home we have another colourbond and steel shed with power and concrete floor with facilities which could be used as a small farm stay or rental or the visitor's paradise.
There is also a medium sized GP shed for machinery storage, one of the older original sheds from days gone by. A few other small sheds are located on the property.
There is a horse stable and yards with dressage arena.
The property has a set of cattle yards in good condition, constructed from steel and wood.
Riverside is a credit to the owners in all ways, presentation perfect, and in a prime region of the South Coastal area.

Outstanding Features include :
Close to Great Southern Grammar School.
1.6 km's Kalgan River frontage.
Only 24 kms to Albany with most on bitumen road.
Quality and abundant improvements.
Good mixed soil types, quality pastures plus excellent water supplies.
Wineries, restaurants, pristine beach and national parks on your doorstep.

To appreciate this fine property please call Neville Tutt on 0419 193 500 or
email [email protected] as inspection is by appointment only.