Kendenup is a charming little historical Town in the Lower Great Southern of Western Australia that was settled in 1840. It was actually designed to be an inland city and was thought to be the region’s first ever gold discovery, until it was uncovered that the find had been salted. A friendly community with a rich history, only 67 kilometres North of Albany and a short hop to Mount Barker, it offers an unrivalled life style. Beginning that “Tree change” journey is one of the most exciting things one can do. Getting away from the pressures of everyday City life, away from all that traffic, away from neighbours and away from having to lock every door and window and into a life of peace and tranquillity with the opportunity to make a living thrown in. Rarely does the dream match reality though, until now. Located just outside the historical town of Kendenup is the Kendenup Cottages and Lodge, set on 40 acres of land with breath-taking views of the Stirling Ranges, allowing easy access to some of the best vineyards in the whole of the Great Southern. Seldom does a property deliver surprise after surprise such as this. Could it be the 3-bedroom owners homestead, or the three delightful chalets nestled into the bush, maybe it’s the Lodge Function Centre with its capacity for 250 souls, or the petite conference room for 40 more, both with projectors, then there’s the 40 seat restaurant, three bars, office and connecting all this a magnificent commercial kitchen. Add into the mix a large motel style wing with 9 rooms that have the Capacity to sleep 3 (5 rooms) 4 (3 rooms) and 8 (1 room), plus it has its very own fully equipped kitchen and large outdoor area with pizza oven. Also included are landscaped gardens with room for that outdoor concert. What a surprise packet and a half! But that’s not the biggest surprise here. That would be the design flair and how it’s all been put together, it’s like someone grabbed a giant handful of upper-level Margaret River and plonked right in this idyllic location. The imagination used and attention to detail just shines through on the whole property with quality that does not compromise in any way. This has been somebody’s passion and it shows. By way of example, they have added to the function centres charm with the fabulous repurposing of the wood, wood panelling and doors that once adorned Albany’s iconic Court House until it was refurbished in the late 1990’s. Unique and without peer in this part of WA it provides a wonderful launch pad for lovers of nature, like minded people who want to stay on site as a group (up to 35 people), for bushwalkers, wild flower followers, photographers, lovers of the grape, wedding’s, birthdays, christenings and of course saying farewell to those who leave us on this earth. The uses for this complex are limited only by your imagination. The restaurant is delightful and provides its patrons with a large bar from which to enjoy a pre-dinner drink before settling in to an evening full of fine food and a good laugh or two. Imagination and creativity spills over to the landscaped gardens out side which are ideal for weddings, concerts and other gatherings. Kendenup Country Cottages and Lodge has exactly what is needed to fill your heart with the challenges and blessings that a true country lifestyle can bring to the table. Sitting behind this, is the wonderful town of Kendenup, where you will very quickly be on hand waving terms as you commute about this community each day. In pure nuts and bolts terms, there has been circa $3,000,000 spent here in bringing this idea to life and it is now being offered at an affordable price for many. Go on, take the plunge and become a tree changer and start wringing every last drop of life’s experience from this opportunity. For further details of this outstanding property please contact Jeremy Stevenson on 0427 183 688 or Lorraine Stevenson on 0417 183 688.
Things you should know. • Homestead with 3 bedrooms • 3 x 2-bedroom chalets, one with spa • Separate Laundry and workshop • 40 Acres zoned rural • Sealed road to your front gate • 67 Kilometres from Albany • 17 Kilometres to Mount Barker • 70 Kilometres to Denmark • 9 Motel Rooms complete with fully equipped kitchen • Licensed 250 seat Function Centre • Petite meeting room for 40 people • 3 different bars • 40 Seat restaurant • State of the art modern kitchen. • Outdoor area with pizza oven • Air-conditioning • Rain water tanks for each building • Separate laundry • Large landscaped area for outdoor gatherings • Solar HWS and 24 solar panels • Views to the Stirling and Porongurup Ranges • Underground power on site • All cottages connected underground for the transference of water • Quality internal roads • Vegetable garden and orchard • 2 Dams
