Former micro-nation Hutt River in Western Australia hits the market for the first time in 50 years

In the market for a micro-nation? Hutt River Province in Western Australia, which for 50 years operated as a sovereign nation complete with its own currency, has hit the market.

The principality of Hutt River, which is 43 kilometres northwest of Northampton, sprawls over 6100 hectares of farmland, comparable to the size of Hong Kong, and is open to expressions of interest.

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2704 Ogilvie West Road, Yallabatharra WA 6535

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The property was bought in the mid-1960s, when it was cleared and developed for grazing and cropping, the listing said.

But after the Western Australian government brought in wheat production quotas in 1970, the then-owner “separated” from the state in a bid to protect his rights and maintain his land – and declared Hutt River Province a sovereign nation.

This was never recognised by the Australian or any other government, but the owners created their own currency and stamps, and took the titles of Prince and Princess.

It became a tourism destination for visitors from all over the world, the listing said, but the “country” was dissolved late last year.

Now the property, which spreads over 12 titles, can be all yours or purchased in three separate parcels.

It is not clear why the owners are selling and what the asking price is, as Elders listing agent Kri Teakle declined to comment.

In the listing, Ms Teakle said the property had a “euphoric” feeling to it.

“The location of the property has the Coral Coast only a short drive away and boasts stunning flora and fauna, not to mention the prized marron that are in the Hutt River itself,” she said.