Property Details of Western Australia Villa

Winner of the Merit Award for the best Hosted Accommodation in Western Australia in 2004 (and 2001). Set in 5 acre garden on 600m of private private river frontage. The rooms are extra large with high ceilings, sheoak floors, amish quilts, bay windows overlooking the garden or forest, as well as TV and video. One of the rooms also has a deep, two person spa, with stained glass windows that open to see the triver flowing by.. The main entertaining area has stereo system with lots of CDs, overstuffed sofa chairs and chesterfield lounge. The trifold doors open onto the terrace that looks over the river only 50m away.The vermont fireplace, stoked by the owner, warms the whole building

Local Area Details

There are fantastic rolling hills, forests and the longest river in WA all around Bridgetown. There a scenic drives galore, kangaroos and emus as well as lots of sheep, cattle and orchards. The town is one of only 8 in the State which has historic status. Float along the river in a kayak, go bushwalking, explore the historic precinct or drive forever, to almost virgin forests.

Additional Information

About Weather/Climate/Temperature

A few degrees cooler than Perth, Bridgetown has a reputation for being the coldest place in the state (to about 2degrees at night in winter). The days are usually clear, although most rain occurs in winter. In summer, day temperatures can be about 30degrees, and at night it can be 12degrees

About Golfing

International standard golf course in Manjimup, only half an hour away. There is also a golf course in town, watered by grey water, so it is green, and kangaroos bound past occasionally.

About Fishing

In the Blackwood River (the longest river in WA) there is trout, and marron

About Scenery/Beauty Spots

The most beautiful spot, in our opnion is where we live...there is a cross culture of english garden with the backdrop of native jarrah and marri forests. The area used to be famous for its stone fruit, pears and apples so there are many remnant orchards and an increasing number of wineries. There is also a local cidery, a historic precinct, and perhaps the best driving circuit in the whole of the southwest.

About Parks

There is an enormous number of State Conservation forests to walk ihn, including walking the Bibbulum Track, a well cared for, 400km walk, which passes by.

About Local Attrcations

There is a local cidery, many wineries, the historic precinct with many old homes, a deep, open pit that has been dug as a tin and tantalum mine for 110 years (Ford House is also 110 years old). The winding slow river is fantastic for kayaking, and there a scenic drives that encircle Bridgetown.

About Local Restaurants

There are several restaurants from fine dining to casual fare in the town., as well as chinese, pizza, and fish and chips takeaway. During the day, there are a number of cafes, as well as the Tongue & Groove on the property (F,S,S). For extra fine dining, have a special feast in the Barn at the baronial high table (must be pre-booked).

About Driving

The roads between towns are all sealed, open and without hedgerows. Smaller roads are often sealed but some are unsealed.

About Walking

There is walks along the river as well as walks in the Forest, and walks on the Bibbulum Track, a famous, very long walking track nearby.

About History

Bridgetown was established in 1860's as a farming community based on sheep. Since that time, it expanded greatly when the mine started at Greenbushed only a few kilometres away. Now there are a wide number of farming and winery enterprises, as well as tourism ventures.

Similar Properties in Western Australia

  Central Executive Apartments
  Seahaven Palm Beach Villas
  Swanbourne Guest House
  VILLA MARGARITA Ocean Front Apts Margaret River
  ApartmentsWest Accommodation
  HALLOWELL SPRINGS
  Sunrise Villa
  Luxury Villa 3 bed 2 bath Claremont Perth

Property Features

* Close to a golf course

Contact Information for Aislinn House at Ford House Australia

Name:	ken rotman
Telephone:	+61-08 97-611816
Alt Telephone:	--
Fax:	+61-08 97-611816
Its completely free to send an enquiry! Use this opportunity and email the owner below to ask as many questions as you wish about this Villa in Western Australia.