Arquena is a well located small farm with productive soils and ample ambience, offering peaceful living and comfort, says selling agent Geoff Watts.
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Located 26 kilometres east of Keith and 36 km north of Bordertown, this attractive 41.79 hectare (approximately 103 acre) property is principally flat open terrain with natural and planted shelter belts providing shade over the property.
The property offers a good mix of productive fertile soils, principally grey-brown loams over clay with reliable rainfall.
Vast soil structure improvement and clay amelioration has provided the ability to grow many crops or a substantial mixed productive pasture of lucerne, clovers, medics and ryegrass, providing abundant quality fodder.
A considerable area on the northern side of the property has had the benefit of delving and full incorporation some years ago which has increased the productivity substantially.
The majority of the property that wasn't delved has had the benefit of clay spreading and has been well incorporated.
In 2004 the original Mount Gambier Stone homestead underwent a complete transformation.
Retaining the timber floors, the extensions were added keeping with the iconic Mount Gambier stone structure.
The home has doubled in size with complete replacements of the galvanised roof, inclusive of solar panels.
The house comprises four bedrooms plus a generous office, a large open plan living, dining and kitchen, plus a north facing playroom/lobby.
"There are so many wonderful features to this homestead, from the 100 year old piano to the antique wooden fire surrounds," Mr Watts said.
"The strategically planted trees and gardens give this beautiful rural home unique privacy, yet from within, large windows throughout the home capture stunning views beyond the flourishing gardens to the scenic countryside.
"The home is encased in paved verandahs and a double carport, a garden shed and lean-to off the shed provide extra vehicle storage.
"Within the house yard, there are two orchards watered by the bore with drippers.
"The orchards provide an abundance of fruits all year round.
"The ambience of the house and surrounds provide peace and serenity.
"Seen clearly are the sunrises and sunsets on wide horizons and the chatter of birds and kookaburras present a setting in nature that feeds the soul.
"Securing this property gives you the rare opportunity to 'live off the land.'"
Contact Geoff Watts on 0427 717 515 for further details.
