Positioned at the end of a classic country lane, high up in the hills of Franklin, privacy is assured here. Totalling 40 acres (16.187ha), this property is made up of 2 separate titles allowing for some possible future flexibility. After winding up past rural pastures, you arrive at your own secluded oasis.
Recently built, this home is an intriguing design with warm enticing spaces. The main level includes open plan living with large sliding doors that access the elevated verandahs. The home offers a spacious open plan living , dining and kitchen. The modern kitchen comes complete with a quality 900mm stainless steel cooker and high bench tops for extra comfort.
This whole space has expansive panoramic picture windows right across the front with beautiful views out over the surrounding trees and even a view of the Huon River way down in the valley below. Other features include gorgeous timber beams and beautiful Tassie Oak floors. The hallway leads you to the bedrooms, each a quirky shape due to the hexagonal house design. This wing of the home also features the central family bathroom and a full sized separate laundry. Another spare room comes off the lounge and is ideally suited to be a 4th bedroom, home office or second living space.
Up the spiral staircase you will find the master suite within another interesting hexagonal space. This space is like a work of art in itself with the intriguing lines and choice of materials. Lead-light windows add to the appeal. The ensuite has a spa bath and provides a touch of luxury. From up here, the extensive windows provide sweeping tranquil views.
Built with energy efficiency in mind, this home has double glazed windows, extra high rated insulation and hydronic heating throughout with a wetback system at the wood fire. The water flows through the wood fire to heat the water for free and feeds back to the main hot water cylinder. This provides all the hot water for the entire home as well as the hydronic heaters. Cleverly positioned, central in the main living space, the wood fire provides year round comfort as well as being a wonderful feature.
An added bonus on the property is a separate rustic studio, which could be made into a retreat for the teenagers, or an art studio to get the creative juices flowing. With some renovating, it could even make a great accommodation for visiting guests.
All this sits within a large private cleared area within a beautiful forest setting. There is a netted veggie bed enclosure with plenty of space and sun to develop more produce producing enclosures.
The forest offers great opportunities to go exploring your own piece of Tassie paradise. There are huge tall gums with an array of typical wet forest Tassie vegetation. The wildlife is amazing too, with Wallabies, wombats, quolls and even devils to name just a few. You will see and hear the Blue Wrens, the Scarlet Robins and the Wedge Tailed Eagles will circle above, then a flock of Black Cockatoos will arrive. And then... complete serene silence with only the rustle of leaves in the breeze.
Franklin is a quaint riverside town. There is a great community spirit here. The river is ideal for kayaking and rowing. There are cafés, an organic supply shop, several eateries, and an amazing community theatre. Just 10 minutes by car is the main hub of the Huon Valley, Huonville. Here you will find all your services including doctors and supermarkets. The Hobart CBD is a commutable 45 minutes over the mountain.
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