by Allan Bartram » Thu 18 Sep 2014 6:54 pm
The Love Shack
We have had many folk querying the venue for this years WA State Championship, so here is a short description of this remarkable place that we have been fortunate enough to gain access to for our trials.
For those with Google Earth, check Lat 30deg0'32.10"S, Long 116deg5'6.24"E
This two story, rammed earth house stands in a small copse on top of a hill , nearest other dwelling is 5km away, no other building can be seen from the house for the full 360 deg.
Inside are 4 bedrooms (all with new/modern beds and mattresses) , 2 toilets, shower ,laundry and huge kitchen/family room (large enough to comfortably accomodate the 30+ people we had for the State Dinner). the cathederal ceiling is wood lined and has ceiling fans.
The kitchen is fitted with modern "Delongi" oven ,hotplates and range hood, there is also a huge twin door fridge/freezer as well as an island bench with a double sink. There is a pot belly for winter warmth and A/C for summer. There is a modular lounge and a large flat screen TV wih satellite connection. The flooring is polished floorboards in the bedrooms, and stone slates in kitchen & lounge. Upstairs is accessed via a spiral staircase with a huge hand hewn centre pillar.
Outside is a covered entertainment area and a firepit where a campfire can be safely contained. Oh and I forgot ..the place is fully furnished.
All this stands in the middle of a paddock of wheat with no access road to speak of (even the farm roads stop at the dam at the bottom of the hill)and is virtually unable to be seen. Ample flat area surrounds the house to accomodate caravans and tents.
It also gives us access to some wonderful terrain for our trials
Unbelievably the house is unoccupied,(prospective occupants get to the back of the long queue !) and it is only used for about 5 weekends of the year..............How lucky are we ????
Allan & Catherine
Allan & Catherine