Positioned at the end of a quiet no through road high in the hills above Glen Huon this rare offering is being offered for sale for the first time since established and includes a home, a vast array of outbuildings, pasture and bush land totaling an area of 33.19 ha (approx 82 acres).
Built in 1979 this character home has a flexible floorplan set over two levels. with the flexibility if having the home as 4, 5 or 6 bedrooms and multiple living areas, there is a large open plan country kitchen and dining area, ideal for family gatherings at the end of the day and is heated by a cosy wood heater which is fuelled by the trees on the property.
The home features beautiful native Tasmanian timbers including Tasmanian Oak floors, Myrtle, Celery Top Pine and much more and has wrap around verandas on three sides, a covered outdoor jacuzzi perfect to relax after a day in the orchard.
The home is nestled amid beautiful established gardens that include mature deciduous trees, perennial garden beds, spring bulbs and much more. There is an area established for all your veggie growing needs where along with separate growing beds there is also a hothouse.
The orchards feature around 4 acres of mature cherry orchard, 2 acres of mature blue berries, 1 acre of proteas along with many other fruit, nut and other berries around the property. The property has a unique position with the elevated location making both cherries and blue berries later in the seasons where less competition is in the market if you decide to continue to farm the fruit, The property slopes to the North and East with a great sun pat hand shelter from the prevailing west making it an ideal place to farm.
There is plenty of pasture for stock, horses, hay paddocks, and enjoying the rural lifestyle with walks, bike tracks and plenty of places to explore around the property.
The orchards are irrigated from the large dam in the centre of the property and a permanent spring supplies the home and drinking water from high up on the property that is gravity fed and has been in place for decades.
Outbuildings include orchard packing shed with optional cool rooms, a large workshop both of which feature concrete slab floors and power, many machinery sheds, a chook shed, garden sheds, ablution block and more.
If you are looking for more than just a lifestyle opportunity there is an option to purchase the well established fruit wholesale business along with all plant and equipment associated with the business plus the option to purchase the farm machinery. If you are wanting even more you can purchase the adjoining 3 bedroom home on 3 acres that could be ideal for family, or holiday accomodation subject approvals.
This property, offering a multitude of opportunity, is only 10 minutes from the primary school in Glen Huon, 18 minutes from the bustling Huonville township where you will find all services, shops, cafes, restaurants, local primary and high schools and public transport and it is also within a 50 minute commute of the Hobart CBD.
For more information please look at our attached floor plan, watch the video on this website and If you would like further details or would like to arrange a private inspection, please contact us anytime.