The perfect Western Australian home or weekender for a nature-loving family!
This bush block covers 2.86 hectares of Tuart woodland and ephemeral paperbark wetlands backing onto the stunning Serpentine River Reserve. Ideal for conservationists, this property is permanently protected with a Conservation Covenant and registered with Land For Wildlife. The existing Bush Management Plan and species lists are available on request.
Conveniently situated just 7 minutes from Mandurah and Peel Inlet, this property is close to bus routes and amenities. The homestead is a 4-bedroom brick and tile dwelling built in 1990, featuring two bathrooms, two patios, solar hot water and electricity, scheme water and NBN connection. Also features three carports as well as two covered and one lock-up shed, orchard and a walking track to the river.
Offers over $580,000 for private sale.
The Sanctuary
Griselda Hitchcock is the owner of a property located in Barragup, approximately 5km east of Mandurah, Western Australia. The property is a residence as well as a wildlife sanctuary and rehabilitation site. Griselda wishes to conserve the natural values of the property, with plans to find a conservation-minded buyer for it in the future. The property is registered with Land For Wildlife and protected in-perpetuity with a National Trust Conservation Covenant.
The property covers 2.86 hectares and backs on to the Serpentine River Reserve, forming a wildlife corridor with Goegrup Lake Reserve to the north. Vegetation is largely characterized by Tuart (Eucalyptus gomphocephala) eucalypt woodland and ephemeral paperbark swamp.
The bush block provides habitat for a wide range of wildlife including southern brown bandicoots (Isoodon obesulus), short-beaked echidnas (Tachyglossus aculeatus), western grey kangaroos (Macropus fuliginosus) and 20 species of reptiles and amphibians. Nearly 70 species of native wetland and woodland birds have also been identified, including yellow-billed spoonbills (Platalea flavipes) which nest on the property.
Contact the owner
This sanctuary has been listed by Griselda Hitchcock who can be contacted by phone on 0409 743 735 or griseldahitchcock1@bigpond.com
