Brook Front Beauty

"Brooklea" is a stunning rural property on the banks of the Gingin Brook, only an hour from Perth CBD.<br/>Purchased as a 40-acre bush block in 1998, it became a labour of love for the owners, who improved it over many years into the beautiful country home that it is today.<br/>A rare and valuable highlight is the 800+ metres of brook frontage. The homestead is positioned overlooking the brook amongst about 1 ½ acres of reticulated lawns, interspersed with shady blackbutt trees. A massive windmill, originally from a Nullarbor sheep station, takes pride of place near the homestead. There are two bores and a 5,500kL water licence included.<br/>Most of the land is untouched banksia and blackbutt woodland, home to kangaroos and birdlife and providing seclusion from the outside world.<br/>Your guests or extended family will love the brick and iron granny flat with full-size kitchen, bathroom and spacious living area with wood fire. It is attached to a shed with a coolroom, air-conditioned office and store, plus 5kva solar power system. The owners lived here until the main home was completed in 2009.<br/>The main home is beautifully presented and designed for country living. It features wrap-around 2.4m verandahs, ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout.<br/>The modern country kitchen includes a big walk-in pantry, island bench, dishwasher and soft-close drawers.<br/>The main living and dining area is spacious and bright, with a cosy wood fire. Double sliding doors open out to the alfresco area, overlooking the brook. A second living room provides separate spaces for parents and kids.<br/>All three bedrooms are queen-sized with wardrobes and ceiling fans. The home office has a convenient separate entrance from the carport.<br/>Originally designed as a quail farm, the main shed is over 270m2 in area, including a workshop area, main area with evaporative air conditioning, an open-sided extension and a full-length verandah. This shed would be ideal for a tradie or car collector.<br/>Acreage properties of this calibre, at this price, within an hour of Perth are rare indeed. Be quick to secure your enviable rural lifestyle.