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Keysbrook.

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From $1,449,000

Legacy landholding on the edge of the Darling Ranges.

For almost 40 years, this remarkable 12.31 hectare / 30.43 acres landholding on the eastern side of South Western Highway has remained within the same family, occupying a position on the edge of the Darling Ranges escarpment that is extraordinarily tightly held and rarely offered to the open market. Now, for the first time in a generation, someone else has the opportunity to take ownership of this landscape and decide what its next chapter will become. More than 30 acres of undulating country, isolated granite outcrops, open grazing land, magnificent stands of marri, jarrah and wandoo, elevated building positions and far-reaching views across the coastal plain combine to create something increasingly difficult to find this close to metropolitan Perth. This is land with organic presence, privacy and untold possibility. A landscape worth building around. Across approximately 30.43 acres, the country moves naturally between open arable areas, lightly timbered sections and elevated positions where the outlook opens dramatically to the west and north. Views stretch across the coastal plain towards Mandurah, while the northerly aspect reaches towards the distant Perth skyline. Mature native trees create shade, shelter and a distinctly Western Australian character, while granite outcrops add texture without overwhelming the usability of the land. Generous open areas provide scope for grazing, horses or livestock, with elevated, more level sections offering some compelling possibilities for a future country residence positioned to take advantage of the outlook, subject to the relevant approvals. At this scale, the holding remains wonderfully manageable. Large enough to provide genuine privacy, rural amenity and room to move, yet not so vast that ownership immediately becomes a full-time exercise in maintenance. Arrival matters. A private driveway of approximately 200 metres leads away from South Western Highway and into the property, creating immediate separation before arriving within the hillside landscape beyond. As you move further into the holding, the road disappears behind you and the surrounding escarpment takes over. Kangaroos regularly move through the property, while the established woodland supports abundant birdlife including karraks, the forest red-tailed black cockatoo. For buyers who value nature, quiet and space, there is an authenticity here that cannot be manufactured. A blank canvas. The property is being offered principally for its land, location and future potential. A couple of existing sheds provide useful storage and practicality, however the opportunity is ultimately about what can be created here next. Rural zoning opens the door to a range of possibilities, subject to planning and other required approvals. A substantial country residence, ancillary accommodation, hobby farming, grazing, a private weekender or even an eco-tourism concept could all sit naturally within the character and scale of the holding. Importantly, there is already plenty of open and usable country to work with. This is not 30 acres of inaccessible bush where functionality needs to be manufactured from scratch. You have both: established native landscape and genuinely usable land. Connected, without feeling close. Positioned roughly halfway between Byford and Pinjarra, the property sits within a remarkably convenient rural corridor while retaining the privacy and atmosphere of true escarpment country. Mandurah is approximately 30 minutes away, Perth CBD around 1 hour, while the nearby national park and surrounding rural landscape place nature remarkably close to everyday life. There is another possibility here too: using the property as somewhere to escape to rather than somewhere you need to relocate to permanently. For Perth buyers wanting a genuine country weekender, this is close enough to make spontaneous long weekends realistic without committing to the long drive further south. Arrive after work, spend several days among the trees and open country, then head back to the city on Tuesday morning rather than cutting the weekend short to battle the return traffic the night before. That balance is difficult to reproduce: acreage, elevation, wildlife and long views, without committing to a remote rural address or an oversized holding that becomes a full-time job to maintain. What next!? After almost 40 years in the same family, this is a genuine legacy ownership opportunity within a part of the Darling Ranges where holdings of this scale simply do not transact often. More than 30 acres of usable country, mature native woodland, elevated building possibilities, extraordinary outlooks and the freedom to shape the next chapter around your own plans. The next owner is not simply buying acreage. They are taking over the next chapter of a very tightly held piece of the escarpment. For more information or to arrange your site inspection (by appointment only), please enquire using the Email Agent feature on this webpage and a member of Team Miles Walton will be in touch. Particulars LGA: Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale Area: 123,165sqm / 12.3165ha / 30.43ac Rates: $3,600 p/a approx. Zoning: Rural - SCA1 Title: Lot 11 Diagram 65466 Volume 1642 Folio 476

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Property information
Property ID
L43102618
Property type
House
Land size
30.4 acre

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