Treechange Lifestyle with Home, Income and Opportunity

Mumbles is for sale. If you're looking for the country lifestyle on a small acreage or hobby farm, this extremely versatile property might be just right for you. With an existing income of up to $75k it could be considered an investment in its own right; from any angle it is an investment in your lifestyle and quality of life. Most of the hard work has been done, however we are running out of time and energy to realise all of our dreams here; the time has come for someone else to make a start on theirs. $1.15M*

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The Treechange Lifestyle

At Mumballup WA; 15 minutes to Collie, 20 minutes to Donnybrook, 30 minutes to Boyup Brook, 45 minutes to Bunbury and 2 hours to suburban Perth
55 cleared undulating acres (22Ha) with creek access and two dams, divided into house block and six paddocks ranging from 1ac to about 22ac, each with independent access
Bitumen road frontage, with regular mail, rubbish collection, and school bus services at gate
A good sized family home (237m² excluding garage and verandas)
Two other accommodation units
9x16m lock-up shed with concrete floor, 5x5m covered apron, work benches and compactus storage for tools and equipment
6x10m mobile equipment shed (not shown on Google Maps)
Huge 3-phase power supply with separate metering for home and business, and generator changeover for both
Three rainwater tanks totalling 340,000 litres (supply filtered and UV sanitized)
Uninterruptible mains/solar power for rainwater pump
A reliable borehole with solar and mains power, 4500L header tank
Flexibility with use of either water supply in most parts of both buildings
Two dams, one with an over-water gazebo (powered), and the other with a footbridge and over-water picnic platform
Broadcast and satellite TV, wireless NBN and Telstra mobile coverage
Walking distance to the iconic Mumby Pub
Between two National Parks; Bibbulmun Track at boundary; bike trails, horse riding, water recreation sites and wineries handy

The Home

The family home was completed in 1996 and is on a fenced-off 1.5 acres with a remote-operated electric gate. It comprises:

Slab on ground split level brick construction with steel frame and steel roof
Passive solar design, well insulated with double glazing to living areas
Split system reverse cycle air conditioning
Living room with raked timber ceiling and Jarrahdale heater, french doors to the garden
Bright kitchen with generous bench space and cupboards, new dishwasher, large walk-in pantry and two-fridge alcove
Family and formal dining areas with bay windows to the garden
Large laundry with bench space, plenty of cupboards, and a walk-in linen press
Large master bedroom with spa ensuite, separate toilet and walk-in wardrobe (slab provided for private verandah)
Two secondary bedrooms, each with study alcove and walk-in wardrobe
His and hers utility rooms (convertable to additional bedrooms)
Activity room or guest room (drainage provision for future ensuite)
3-way bathroom/vanity/toilet
Central atrium with split jarrah staircase, water garden and natural light control
Quality floorcoverings, light fittings and curtains
5kW grid-connected solar panels and inverters
Double garage with powered sectional door
Verandah with outside bathroom and pool pump/storage room (could be a battery room)

Plus:

Reticulated lawns and garden
In-ground pool with robot cleaner
Gazebo with rose arbour and BBQ annex
Separate lawn and paved area with children's cubby and swings (under construction on Google Maps)
Potting shed or wood shed

The Income

A separate two storied building has a versatile setup which has been used for a variety of business pursuits and offers a number of alternative or additional possibilities. In the current configuration it provides:

Two short term holiday units successfully trading as Mumbles Boutique Stays since 2013 (formerly Mumbles Cafe). Each is air conditioned and fully self contained with its own kitchen and bathroom
Luxury fitout includes furniture and linen
Private jacuzzis, sauna
Upper tier tariffs (grossing up to $75k pa)
Reception area/shop
Guest lounge/recreation room also suitable for gym or day spa facilities*
Business laundry
Two office or storage rooms*
Craft workshop with sink and gas pottery kiln
Alfresco area previously used by cafe
An adjacent 7m diameter concrete water tank could be converted to a quirky studio or shop
Guest database
Top-performing website with direct no-commission booking and three relevant domain names
Business Facebook page with 700 followers
Over 170 rave reviews (Google, Trip Advisor, Facebook and Airbnb)
Walk straight in with forward bookings, or use for longer term rental, day spa, extended family or granny flat

The business has kept us fairly busy and additional income could be derived from the surrounding acreage, which has had sheep on it but could be suitable for cattle, horses, alpacas, and various forms of horticulture or organic farming.

The Opportunity

Land is zoned for Special Purpose - Tourism, with planning approval for up to 8 chalets (including existing holiday units), licensed cafe/restaurant, shop, art gallery and caravan area (concept plans available). The water and power supplies are already in place and connected to the first chalet site. Glamping sites could be provided at miminal cost. You could create a small resort here, which would rival anything in the South West (approval carries no obligation to do so, or ongoing cost).

Equipment

The following equipment in good working condition has been found useful to the management of this property and is offered for sale separately:

Mazda BT50 ute with 3.0L turbo diesel, 4WD, 4-door cab & tray back
53hp Massey Ferguson 24/12 speed 4WD tractor with 3PL, FEL with full width bucket and pallet forks
18hp Kubota out-front mower with new 1.5m cutting deck
48V electric utility vehicle with new batteries (not as fast as a quad bike but carries more)
1000L Firefighting/watering/spraying trailer with as new Honda pump
Ladymuck paddock vacuum as new
Older ride-on mower with trailer (100L tank with boom and hand sprayers)
Generators, pressure washer, line trimmers, leaf blowers and other small tools and equipment
Cafe chairs and tableware
Two sit-on canoes
12x6m party marquee
Four friendly alpaca wethers

Donnybrook-Balingup Shire rates 2020: $2117
Biosecurity levy: $60
No scheme water or water rates

*Price based on inclusion of all fixtures, appliances and furniture as shown in plans, and completion of projects already commenced (marked*). Offers will be considered.

Inspection strictly by appointment.