3444 Huon Highway, Franklin TAS 7113

It is the charm and quaintness of this gorgeous home that will instantly grab your attention and yet with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on offer, the inside will totally surprise you. Located within the heart of the riverside town of Franklin, you are walking distance to the many eateries, the Ye Old Franklin pub and the river foreshore. Alternatively, the location and flexible floor plan would also make it an ideal bed & breakfast too. There is a lot to love about this home.

As you arrive, the classic white picket fence invites you through the gate to the welcoming front door. As you enter, the period 1890 features are instantly evident with timber floorboards throughout, high ceilings and fireplaces. Yet, this cottage has been thoughtfully updated to include many of today's modern comforts. There is a nice new country kitchen and refurbished bathrooms along with reverse cycle air-conditioning in the middle room. A wood fire will otherwise provide you with lovely warmth in the cooler months and create a wonderful cosy atmosphere.

On the ground level, there are 2 bedrooms complete with open fireplaces, and each with their own bathrooms and up the stairs, another 3 spacious bedrooms share a third bathroom. All come off a landing, with plenty of space to set up a shared sitting area. Back on the lower level, there are 2 large rooms that allow you to decide which will be the dining room and which will be the lounge. Both come with gorgeous timber floors and a feature fireplace.

The kitchen is just perfect for this home. It is modern, yet in keeping to the character of a by-gone era. There are brand new appliances and all the doors and drawers are soft closing. Wrapping around the edges of the room with a large bay window to the back yard, provides plenty of natural light and space to have your old timber country table in the middle. From the two front rooms, upstairs and downstairs, there are glimpses of the river.

Out the back, an enclosed backyard provides great privacy and is big enough to have a quaint garden without vast lawns requiring too much work. The back fence is lined with the original out buildings that offer great extra spaces for the potting shed, workshop, art studio and wood storage. To the side, there is a garage providing covered and secure parking for a car.

Franklin is known for its historic streetscape, the old Palais theatre, that is the heart of the community and the wooden boat scene. Great for evening strolls, the river foreshore also provides plenty of park-land for picnics and a playground for the kids. Pop in your kayaks for a paddle to Egg Islands or use the free local tennis courts.

The main hub of the Huon Valley at Huonville is less than 10 minutes by car up river and the Hobart CBD is 40 minutes over the Wellington Range should you need to commute for work.

Please contact us for more information or to arrange a private viewing.