Positioned on the outskirts of Ranelagh, within a lovely rural setting, this charming 1880s cottage sits on 3.5 acres (1.4ha) surrounded by beautiful gardens and lush pasture paddocks. There is a classic old barn, a double garage & workshop, wood storage shelter, animal shelters, a veggie patch, a chicken coop, scattered fruit trees and a winter creek side boundary. The Colonial English-style cottage has had a new roof, and internal painting. Don't be fooled by the charm and quaintness though, there is a surprising amount of rooms inside, allowing for a very flexible floor plan. Character features include decorative verandahs, high ceilings, lead-light doors, fireplaces, timber floors and a proper country kitchen with room for a large timber table.
The gardens are now well established consisting of an array of different plants, multiple roses, a rose walk and masses of bulbs that will continue to surprise you during the year. There is a magnolia, a weeping cherry and camellias, to name a few, with changing colours throughout the seasons. Fully fenced for the pets and kids to run around in safety, there are multiple areas to entertain or sit back with a cup of tea and a good book. The fruit trees are scattered throughout and include apricot, red plum, yellow plum, damson, greengage, apple, cherry and pear. Two apple trees and several more plum trees line the winter stream, which forms the western boundary of the property. A dedicated veggie patch enclosure, including an established fig tree, red currants and grape vine, is ideal for home grown produce and the chickens will keep you going with fresh eggs.
The main pasture paddock out the front is the envy of the locals due to the amazing amount of hay you can grow off this patch of ground. On average it will produce around 400 plus bales, which can then be stored in the barn. The front paddock has a small stable, ideal for a horse shelter and a second side paddock has access to the gorgeous old timber barn at the back. Around the barn are 3 holding pens. The one in front connects to the house yard for easy access. From here you enter into a tack room or workshop space, then through to the main barn. Inside, the barn oozes rustic character. There are wooden shingles lining the underside of the corrugated iron roof and in the back corner there is a stone fireplace. Through the large sliding doors to the side there is direct access out to the road. The adjoining vacant land is owned by the Agricultural Society, and the Huon Pony Club grounds take up the next paddock.
The cottage offers the flexibility of 4 or 5 bedrooms with the kitchen as the heart of this home. There is a free-standing wood fire set within the old fireplace. A classic double oven with separate grill and 5 burner gas cooktop, along with a rustic timber table complete the wonderful country feel with views out to the garden. A cupboard under the stairwell is ideal for storing preserved fruit, potatoes and the odd wine bottle. The formal lounge comes off the kitchen with another wood fire, providing a wonderful cosy space to sit back at the end of the day. The 2 front rooms and the back room can be whatever you need space for. Bedrooms, formal dining, library, home office or kids activity room. Up the stairs leads to 2 more bedrooms with classic dorm windows that overlook the fields. To the side there is a gorgeous view of Sleeping Beauty Mountain, which is often covered in snow during the winter months.
The property is positioned right on the edge of Ranelagh and has easy access to the shops and services of Huonville only 5 minutes away. Hobart is only a picturesque 35 minutes drive should you need to commute daily. Just down the road is an award-winning winery restaurant and the area is well known for its local produce. The Huon River is a real attraction, pop in a kayak or try your hand at catching a trout. The Huon Valley is known for its relaxed lifestyle. Please contact us for further information or to arrange a private viewing of this utterly charming property.
Rates - $1,600 approx per annum
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