169 Old Ford Road

From the very first glimpse of "Daly Downs", it's clear this is a property like no other. Set within the Shire of Esperance, the peaceful locality of Dalyup lies just 31 kilometres west of town, offering rare privacy without sacrificing convenience. Accessed via your own private bridge, a charming cottage is tucked away along the rear boundary, overlooking the picturesque Dalyup River. The 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home features inviting open-plan living, complete with a cosy fireplace, ceiling fan and reverse-cycle air-conditioning for year-round comfort. The kitchen showcases wooden benchtops and a gas stove, while restored jarrah floorboards flow throughout the home, adding warmth and character. Fully fenced and secure, the cottage is surrounded by low-maintenance gardens and an outdoor entertaining area-perfect for relaxing and taking in the tranquil rural surrounds. From the homestead, a gravel driveway lined with ornamental pear trees leads to what can only be described as the Taj Mahal of chicken coops. Far from ordinary, this custom-built chook haven is set within an established fruit orchard and expansive vegetable garden, complemented by a second citrus orchard-ideal for those seeking a productive, self-sufficient lifestyle. An ideal horse property, the land offers a well-balanced mix of open pasture and natural bush, providing shelter, grazing and versatility for equestrian pursuits. On-farm infrastructure includes: • 20m x 10m shed with sliding door access, concrete floor, fully lockable and powered • 10m x 10m shed with concrete floor, power and large automatic roller doors • Six-million-litre capacity dam with solar pump • Two natural soaks • Two 130,000-litre rainwater tanks connected to the sheds • Additional tanks servicing garden reticulation and livestock Spanning 43.7575 hectares, including 10 hectares of productive pasture, the property enjoys an average annual rainfall of approximately 550 millimetres. The pasture paddocks feature fertile Dalyup River loam, with native vegetation thriving across yellow sand over gravel soils. A short drive to beautiful Roses Beach, this location invites weekend adventures-whether it's a surf cast along the shoreline or stopping to catch a bream in the lake on the way home. With abundant wildlife, river frontage and coastal access nearby, this truly is a nature lover's paradise. "Daly Downs" delivers an exceptional rural lifestyle combining privacy, productivity and recreation-just minutes from Esperance.