Location of Nannup Western Australia

Nannup rests amongst the magnificent Jarrah forest in the heart of the South West, 280km south of Perth Western Australia.

This central location makes Nannup an easy 1 hour drive to Margaret River, Busselton, Dunsborough, Bridgetown or Pemberton.

 

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Nannup Real Estate Market.

What's on offer?
There are many property options available within the Shire of Nannup W.A., ranging from 1 100 sqm (1/4 acre) town blocks, to large agricultural and resort style properties with income streams. However townsite houses and blocks are currently in high demand and difficult to obtain.

Population of the town is estimated at around 500, with approximately 1200 people within the extensive shire boundaries, so there's always a quiet spot nearby. However, if you need a larger backyard, a few acres close to town can still be purchased for around the same price of an average metropolitan suburban block.

This small country town could be described as "Australiana", with many examples of architecture still unchanged from the early days of timber and agricultural based development. With streetscape guidelines in place, the wide verandahs reminiscent of an earlier Australia remain, and all new development is sympathetic to the surrounding buildings.

Known as "The Garden Village", Nannup's Shire, various volunteer committees, helpers and residents always ensure a visual display, whatever the season. A sense of ownership amongst residents, of all ages, means vandalism and litter are almost unheard of.

So What's the catch? The dream of rural bliss in retirement, or downshifting to a rural acreage in the south west as an alternative to the rat race can seem ideal, but let's be realistic for a moment. Employment opportunities are limited in rural Australia. Many small towns are facing confinement to history through restructuring of traditional rural industries. The more fortunate locations are remodelling their local economies toward emerging markets.

Nannup is looking forward by value adding to timber through furniture and art, tourism, floriculture, aquaculture, fine foods and more. Nannup has a bright future however these businesses are usually small hard working family enterprises, not major employers.

Ideally, set up or buy into a profitable business, transfer with an existing organisation or bring an alternative income stream from elsewhere. Otherwise prepare to simplify your life. Your city friends will generally think you are mad but secretly wish they had the courage to do the same.


Finding your block:

It's easy to follow your emotions and jump in and grab the first farm or acreage that appears to fit your dream, but careful research and preparation will ensure you won't be hit by surprises later. Some people are upset when they find out they cannot fulfill their dream of a cellar sales winery on their newly acquired 4 hectares, due to the zoning of the land.


Areas zoned for Special Rural uses may not allow for development that could interfere with the amenity and enjoyment of your neighbours; additional traffic attracted to a development, noise, smell, lights etc.


Decide what activities you want to perform on your land and check the zoning restrictions with the council (15 Adam St Ph: 9756 1018). While you are there you can check that there are no activities that may affect you surrounding your intended purchase.


Assuming you have identified what features, zoning and style of block you would ideally like, it's time to start looking.

Start Looking:

Contact the map section of DOLA (Department of Land Administration) in Midland, and purchase some maps of the areas your are interested in. Usually 1:10 000 scale enables identification of individual lots in a small 2 hectare style subdivision. For town blocks, smaller scales are available. Look after your maps, they will save you a lot of time and drama:

Small detail such as tracks, backroads and water features are generally not available on tourist style road maps. Your maps will save you from getting lost and help you find that secluded patch of paradise more easily.

As you research your area of interest, jot down the prices of blocks you look at, even if you are not interested in buying them, along with a couple of identifying features that will help you to remember them. "$220 000, small dam with willow" will help you recall a property easier. As your map fills with research, you start to have a good overall picture of the asking prices.

When you phone a seller or agent, have your map in front of you. You can see the contour of the land in question and you can ask about the topographics. Hills, slopes, streams and water features are marked on the map and you may decide to save an inspection trip if it's too steep or wet for your purposes.