Properties which offer the rural lifestyle; but still only a leisurely 35 minutes' drive to Launceston CBD and Launceston Airport are as 'rare as hen's teeth'. Alanvale does provide this opportunity but with an added twist. Set on 12.29Ha (30.36 acres) this property was set-up as a thoroughbred pre-training and agistment establishment.
The property offers two homes, a completely renovated three-bedroom cabin and two-bedroom farm cottage; infrastructure for storage of farm machinery and equipment; cattle and equine yard facilities. The imitation weatherboard color-bond roofed three-bedroom cabin features the following:
- Modern and open plan kitchen and lounge area with access to the verandah. The cabin is well-positioned on the property to capture views towards Ben Lomond; Great Western Tiers and surrounding rural properties.
- A number of modern kitchen appliances have been installed including Fisher and Paykel separate stove top and rangehood.
- Heating source from an Ultimate woodfire.
- Three spacious bedrooms.
- Re-designed bathroom; complete with separate bathroom and shower. Consistent with the renovation; modern finishes appliances have been installed.
The original farm cottage at the northern end of the property does require some restoration and renovation work; but potential to create into a secondary income stream via renting the home; short stay market (I.e. Airbnb) and/or teenage retreat/granny flat for the family. The cottage consists of the following:
- Two-bedrooms.
- Open-plan living/kitchen area with Saxon woodfire.
- Good-size bathroom.
A number of fit-out building materials set for renovation of the cottage will be offered and included with the sale of this property.
Externally; the property has been divided into six separate paddocks; fenced for equine purposes with laneway access directly through the middle of the property. The property has a number of outbuildings which include the following:
- Double lock-up garage.
- Machinery shed; previous used as a four-stable barn.
- Timber constructed round yard and cattle yards.
- Loading facilities for both equine and bovine.
- Multiple-purpose storage shed; ideal for storage of hay and/or farming equipment.
The property features a number of water tanks which provide water supply for both domestic and stock purposes. A holding dam is situated at the southern corner of the property. Both homes are connected to septic sewerage systems.
A mix of Tasmania native eucalyptus trees; conifer and pines are set throughout the 12.29 ha of this property which provide shelter and privacy; but presents as an opportunity to develop a market garden surround one and/or both of the homes on this lifestyle plot.
Within 5 minutes' drive to Cressy or 15 minutes' drive to Longford. A school-bus service for children attending Cressy District School can be arranged for pick-up and drop-off at the nearby junction of Mt Joy and Powranna Road. 'Alanvale' does provide something a little different for the equine enthusiast or astute rural business person.
Feel free to contact Nick Hay to arrange a private inspection and/or attend one of the open for inspection days.
Council Rates: $986.80 p/y approx.
Year Built: 1988
Land Size: 12.29 Ha (30.36 acres) approx.
Building Size:
- Cabin: 90 m2 (9.68 squares) approx.
- Cottage: 83 m2 (8.93 squares) approx.
Zoning: 26.0 Rural Resource.
Council: Northern Midlands Council.
The information contained herein has been supplied to us and we have no reason to doubt its accuracy, however, we cannot guarantee it. Accordingly, all interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify this information.
