102 Summerleas Rd, Fern Tree TAS 7054

Enjoy country-style living close to the city on this 5 acre (1 acre cleared, 4 acres bush) property with a sunny north-easterly aspect. The property has stunning views to Mount Wellington, out over extensive bushland and over Storm Bay to the tip of the Tasman Peninsula. The house has solar power, reverse-cycle air conditioning, wood heater, and heat pump hot water, so electricity bills can be kept very low. There are three comfortable living rooms: lounge, living/dining and sun room/study.The kitchen has a lovely view, and a dishwasher. The kitchen and bathroom have both been upgraded. The property is connected to mains water, which comes straight from Mt Welllington (treated).
Outside there is a deck with stunning views, for those long summer evenings with friends; also a delightful studio with work bench. Under the house is a large storage area, also with work bench.
The extensive, beautifully maintained gardens are landscaped mostly with natives; there is also a large productive vegetable and fruit garden, inside a substantial netted structure to protect from birds and other wildlife.
In this area you can enjoy activities such as bushwalking, cycling, wildlife and bird-watching without having to drive anywhere.
Fern Tree is approximately 12 kms from Hobart GPO; it has a shop, pub, active community association and regular bus service. The house is about 1 km from the bus stop.