14591 Vasse Highway (Eastbrook)

Situated in what is known and recognised as the 'Golden Mile' of the Pemberton/Manjimup region, this location is second to none, offering untold potential to the discerning buyer. Also featuring stunning views over the lake, neighbouring farmland and Karri forests beyond. Smack in the centre of the highly productive Southern Forests food bowl amongst some of the best farming properties in the district as your neighbours. Located approx. 11.8km from the tourist town of Pemberton and approx. 20.8km from the major super town centre of Manjimup 'Lost Lake' as the property is known, was previously operating as an award winning winery, restaurant and function centre where many locals and tourists visited and brides and grooms tied the knot. The infrastructure is amazing, on the lower level there is a cellar door/function centre which is charming and boasts a touch of France with high cathedral wooden ceilings and skylights, limestone foundation borders, handmade terracotta floor tiles, wooden barn doors, marri tasting benches and more. The huge deck comes off the cellar door function centre, with pizza oven, bar facilities and views to die for, just beautiful! There is a kitchen, an office, bedroom and bathroom on this level with barn doors opening into the enormous multipurpose storage/workshop area. There is also a massive concrete hardstand, another separate 50/50 enclosed and open bay shed of approx. 180sqm plus a separate ablution block. Accommodation includes a renovated cottage with its own separate entrance away from the winery facility with beautiful marri kitchen, large family/dining area, study nook, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. The cottage area also has a garage and two open 3-bay sheds Further accommodation of 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, open plan living, dining and kitchen/larder as is - a work in progress on the mezzanine level of the winery facility with huge north facing gable windows and incredible views over the lake and beyond. The property is zoned Priority Agriculture in the Manjimup Shire. The land consists of 18.074 hectares or 44.66 acres of prime well drained karri loam and good gravel soils in the sought after Eastbrook Valley of which 8.28 hectares or 20.45 acres is vineyard. The Vineyard was established circa 1989, grape varieties are primarily Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, with smaller plantings of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The 20 acre vineyard is dry grown and planted on open, well drained karri loam and gravel. Please note the current owners have not harvested the grapes for some time. There are 7 paddocks in total of which some are vineyard and some are suitable to carry livestock. There are currently approx. 120 miniature self-shedding sheep on the property roaming freely as they are suitable for vineyard maintenance. Water supply includes a 44 megalitre dam plus water tanks and Pemberton's reliable rainfall of approx. 1,100-1200mm per annum. This property offers a blank canvas as an amazing manageable lifestyle property, horticulture - vines, truffles, you name it, or a commercial enterprise (subject to necessary approvals). Get the best of everything, it is an opportunity not to be missed. Viewing by appointment only.