When tranquillity and privacy are top your list, this character filled home is one to see. A perfect retreat set atop a pristine setting of natural bushland and undulating hillsides, it is an idyllic escape from the business of suburbia.
Built in 1955 this cottage has seen a complete overhaul in recent years, having been rebuilt right from the very hardwood bones it possesses to the brand new roofing and rewire. A tasteful mix of colorbond cladding has been combined with the original stonewalls retained from the original cottage to give this home an aesthetic edge.
Completely insulated in both ceilings and walls, combined with the efficiency of a reverse cycle heat pump assures year round comfort and convenience at the touch of a button. This home also boasts instant gas hot water and electric cooking.
A cosy interior is move in ready and combines the perfect balance of natural timber floors, original timber windows, earthy stone highlights in the ensuite and main bathroom with white and black tones showcased in the modern kitchen and paintwork throughout.
The floorplan offers an open plan kitchen and family, with a separate lounge conveniently adjoining the master bedroom offering both a spacious ensuite and walk in robe.
Externally accessed, but under the same roofline, is another spacious lounge or bedroom. This room provides a perfect space for a teenage retreat, art/music studio or work from home office. This space offers an abundance of glazing and allows an awesome visual of natural surrounds.
Wrapping around the home is an expanse of zero maintenance eco- decking providing the ultimate entertaining area, accessible through double glazed, bi-fold doors from the main living and ensures seamless indoor/outdoor living.
Approximately 4000sqm immediately around the home has been fully fenced in 2-metre high pine palings, ensuring pets are kept in and wildlife out. Extending and accessible from this enclosed yard is both another large 2 acre approx. paddock and a 2.50Ha paddock, both completely fenced and ideal for livestock.
Gate and driving access is available from every perimeter line to the 23+ hectares of land this property offers. The land a combination of native forest and sunny glades to explore. A readymade road descends and provides access to Dickensons Creek and a spring fed dam, complete with resident platypi. The dam provides a backup water source and can be pumped directly up into the two 24,000Litres tanks at the house and an additional tank providing water supply to the paddock.
There is no lack of outdoor electrical supply with numerous points available around the home, in the laundry shed, wood store as well as the separate garage. Zoned as Rural Resource, allowing sustainable use or development of resources for agriculture, aquaculture, forestry, mining and other primary industries, the surrounding properties are host to livestock and hobby farms, as well as plentiful orchards.
This elevated property offers an abundance of sunlight, fertile soils, lush natural surrounds and continuous water supply. What more could you ask for in your ready and waiting palate for a self-sustainable lifestyle.
Approximately 15km from central Huonville, within 45 minutes' drive to the Kingston CBD and within an hour drive of the Hobart CBD.
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