Comprising of 16 acres (6.475ha) of fertile pastures with an ideal northerly aspect, excellent water supply and great view, this is a very special property. There is a fully renovated original 1880 home, a barn, hay storage, workshop and triple carport. All this is surrounded by a lovely garden setting that provides an array of flowering colour, as well as fruit & nut trees. From everywhere on the property, the views are simply captivating. Encompassing the true essence of what the Huon Valley has to offer, from up here, you look straight down the valley to the Huon River, the surrounding hills and the mountains in the distance. If that wasn't enough, there is also a large spring-fed dam, an over-flow dam, a pond and access to a creek. All this in the very popular hills of Franklin.
The original cottage was built in 1880 and has a wonderful local, farming family history. The home has been extended over the years to nearly 180m2 of living space and more recently modernised to introduce a standard you expect from today. It now boasts excellent insulation in the walls and ceiling, double glazed windows and an open plan living with a very pleasant northerly aspect that take in the views to the river. Much of the charm of a by-gone era has been maintained. The original high pitch roofline, high ceilings, rustic floorboards and the central fireplace, along with ornate features, all add great character. Now, you are able to enjoy the comforts and practicality of a modern home within the atmosphere of a period home. At one point this home became a farm store and still has the original trap door to access the roof space, where they would have once hauled hay up into the attic. This space is now an empty room and could possibly be converted into further living space.
This property is well set up for self-sufficiency. The home has an array of solar panels assisting to reduce your power bills. There are multiple fruit and nut trees scattered throughout the garden. Set-up your veggie beds and enjoy the fresh eggs from the chicken coop. Rainwater is collected from the house to the main tank with a further 2 tanks collecting off of the barn roof. Another tank at the highest point is filled from the dam and gravity feeds back down to the gardens. A lovely covered outdoor entertaining area is hidden amongst the gardens. Pathways lead you on a journey of discovery. At the bottom of the garden is the old hay store, great for the ride on mower, tractor and wood storage. Nearby the cattle stock yards and race are in a very practical position should you want to run some animals.
The pastures are well fenced into multiple paddocks, ideal for rotation of stock and hay production. The main dam is spring fed, providing a large supply of fresh water to the property. A second dam catches the overflow, providing even more water storage and a smaller water hole makes a lovely pond. Near the house, the main shed 'The Barn', is cleverly designed making it super practical. Comprising of a large high roof workshop, complete with a good old fashioned mechanics pit, the barn also comes with a kitchenette with hot water connected. Up on a mezzanine floor, there are 2 rooms ideal for storage or great bedrooms for extra visiting guests. Attached is a 3-bay enclosed carport for the cars.
From everywhere on this property the views demand your attention. The pastures are perfectly gently sloping and wonderfully fertile, the aspect is ideal for all year round sun and the elevation ensures you enjoy crisp fresh air at all times. Positioned just out of the riverside town of Franklin and 15 minutes from the hub of the Huon Valley at Huonville, makes this location very desirable. Hobart is a picturesque 45 minute drive away.
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