If you've been searching for a picture perfect cottage, close to Cygnet, 1103 Woodbridge Hill Rd might be just what you're after. This gorgeous home was built in 1905 and has been recently renovated, making the most of the many original features including Tasmanian Oak floorboards, fireplaces, architraves and skirting boards. Entering the home through the original front entrance into the beautiful wide hallway is truly something special! Sitting on a manageable 1428m2 block, the house overlooks a larger rural farm where friendly cows munch away quietly, giving you the feeling of a much bigger property without all the maintenance.
Inside, the timber floors and charming finishings give this home a welcoming and soulful feel, making the most of its nearly 120 year history. The flexible layout offers 4 good sized bedrooms, or 3 bedrooms and a study depending on your needs, all serviced by a central family bathroom. There is a separate dining room with an original fireplace which makes an incredible space for entertaining friends and family, along with a cozy lounge room with a feature window seat to retreat to at the end of a long day. At the back of the house, a quaint kitchen with access to a butler's pantry and laundry completes the living spaces. The detailing throughout the home from the chic lighting choices to the extra-height window furnishings gives this home a relaxed elegance which perfectly combines 1900's charm with modern comfort.
Outside, the block is level and usable with ample car parking space and a simple storage area or carport/garage. Out the back there are critter-proof raised veggie beds ready for planting, ensuring you're enjoying fresh produce year-round. There is plenty of space to create a chicken coop area too, a great addition to the veggie patch! The home offers a truly classic facade, and is oozing street appeal with the classic 1905 gable roof and north-facing front verandah. The exterior of the home has been newly painted, ensuring this home needs only minimal maintenance for years to come.
Located just 5 minutes drive from the popular Huon Valley suburb of Cygnet, this property is ideal for those who like to dip in and out of village life. Cygnet boasts some of the Huon Valley's best cafes, bakeries and restaurants, and is dotted with other wonderful small businesses. The town offers everything you expect from a small country town including a hardware store, grocery store, doctors, schools and of course, a few pubs. From here, you can continue down the Channel to explore the various bays and inlets, ideal for swimming, fishing and kayaking, or perhaps make the short drive to Kettering and pop on the Ferry to Bruny Island for a long weekend of exploring and indulging in the famous local produce. For your daily commute, Hobart is a picturesque 45 minute drive. For your chance to secure this delightful home, please get in touch. I cannot wait to show you through!
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